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Lives of the Enslaved in Their Own Words

This examination of two enslaved people’s writings offers evidence of the value enslaved Africans placed on learning, resisting dehumanization and family bonds.

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Barbara Spindel

Grade Level

3-5 6-8

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Text Type

Informational

Topic

Slavery

Subject

History

Social Justice Domain

Identity Diversity Justice Action

Social Justice Standard

JU12 ID5 JU13 DI9 ID3 JU11 AC16 DI8 JU14 AC17 DI7

Complexity

Mid 5th to Early 8th

Lexile Measure

1250L; 62; 8.0

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