1. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Introducing the Selection As the fleeing slaves traveled on foot by night, they encountered many difficulties and dangers. In 1851, Harriet Tubman led a group of eleven slaves to freedom. During the month-long journey, she struggled to avoid capture on the trip from Maryland to Canada.

2. Vocabulary

3. fugitives n.: people fleeing from danger or oppression. incentive n.: reason to do something; motivation. dispel v.: get rid of by driving away. incomprehensible adj.: impossible to understand. eloquence n.: ability to write or speak gracefully and convincingly. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary

4. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary Fugitives are people who are trying to escape oppression or danger. Those who traveled the Underground Railroad were fugitives from the unjust system of slavery.

5. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary The campers became fugitives when a.they built a campfire. b.they set up their tent. c.they ran away from an angry bear.

6. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary The campers became fugitives when a.they built a campfire. b.they set up their tent. c.they ran away from an angry bear. What hardships might fugitives face while escaping oppression?

7. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary To some adults, teenage activities may seem incomprehensible. For example, they may find it impossible to understand why teens enjoy certain sports.

8. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary “I don’t get algebra,” complained Michael’s little brother. “It’s incomprehensible!” a.easy and straightforward. b.too difficult to understand. c.useful and valuable. Michael’s brother thinks algebra is

9. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary a.easy and straightforward. b.too difficult to understand. c.useful and valuable. How do you tackle a subject that seems incomprehensible? “I don’t get algebra,” complained Michael’s little brother. “It’s incomprehensible!” Michael’s brother thinks algebra is

10. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary a.He wants to be a rock star. b.He wants to play in the school band. c.He wants to get his homework done early. What is most likely Jamal’s incentive for practicing the clarinet every day?

11. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary What is most likely Jamal’s incentive for practicing the clarinet every day? a.He wants to be a rock star. b.He wants to play in the school band. c.He wants to get his homework done early. What might be a student’s incentive to babysit after school?

12. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary Bravely picking up the lizard, he hoped the hands-on experience would drive away his fear. Patrick wanted to dispel his fear of reptiles.

13. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary When Alexis heard some nasty gossip about her best friend, she decided to dispel the rumor. Alex decided to ____________. a.pass along the rumor to someone else b.refuse to listen to the gossip c.explain why the rumor isn’t true

14. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary What’s the best way to dispel a feeling of worry? When Alexis heard some nasty gossip about her best friend, she decided to dispel the rumor. Alex decided to ____________. a.pass along the rumor to someone else b.refuse to listen to the gossip c.explain why the rumor isn’t true

15. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary LeShawn spoke with eloquence at graduation. His impressive speaking ability brought the audience to its feet.

16. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary Because Mariella is an eloquent writer and speaker, her guidance counselor suggested that she try out for a.the track team. b.the band. c.the debate team.

17. from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Vocabulary Because Mariella is an eloquent writer and speaker, her guidance counselor suggested that she tries out for a.the track team. b.the band. c.the debate team. Name someone who is an eloquent speaker. [End of Section]