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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson

Lesson Plans by Liane Hicks

Chains is a historical fiction novel set in New York City in 1776. It is the first book in the “Seeds of America” trilogy. The story is told from the perspective of thirteen-year-old Isabel, an African-American girl who is enslaved. While Isabel fights for freedom for her and her younger sister Ruth, the Patriots are fighting against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.




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Chains

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The book Chains is suitable for grades 4-8 with many opportunities for expanding students vocabulary. Creating a visual vocabulary storyboard helps students to remember the definitions of words and recall their context within the story.

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  • CONFUDDLED
  • "The crowded buildings confuddled me."
  • ARSONISTS
  • "While the fires still raged, groups of soldiers searched for arsonists."
  • CATERWAULING
  • "There'll be no more brawling or caterwauling in this kitchen!"
  • (adj.) Extremely confused
  • (n.) People who set fires on purpose as a crime
  • (v.) Making loud noises, yowling like a cat
  • VOCABULARY IN CHAINS
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