Elijah of Buxton

Elijah of Buxton        Grades 5-8
Buxton, a black settlement for escaped slaves in Ontario as seen through the eyes of Elijah, the first child to be born free in the settlement. Some incidents are related in an amusing manner, but the horror of slavery is apparent when  Elijah travels to Michigan to help a friend recover some stolen money.  

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A vocabulary list.
Comprehension questions.
Activity cards for grammar.
Creative writing.
Word study.
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Answer key.