Freedom Light
Publication Information
Author:  Gaines, Edith	Illustrator:
Title:  Freedom Light	Date:  1991
Publisher:  New Day Press	City:  Cleveland, OH
ISBN, paperback:	ISBN, hardback:  0-913678-20-1
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:	Young Adult:
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
The book recounts the heroism of the people of Ripley, Ohio, both black and white, in their antislavery activities as a part of the Underground Railroad. Included are a timeline, biographical notes on John and Jean Rankin and John Parker, a glossary, and a list of additional reading.
Teaching Ideas:
Although the book is poorly edited, the stories make Ohio history come alive. The book could be used with Anthony Burns and Jayhawkers that are also concerned with antislavery battles. Excerpts could be read aloud as a supplement for GED history preparation or local historical research. Expository strategies like Herringbone would be useful. Teachers might want to read aloud the passage of Uncle Tom's Cabin mentioned in the book. www.ohiohistory.org
Teaching Strategies:
Herringbone    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/herringbone.pdf
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History > region > U.S. history History > topic > war > Civil War History > topic > war > Civil War > abolition History > topic > war > Civil War > Underground Railroad History > region > Ohio Heroes and Heroines > ordinary people

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