Passage Picker:
1.  Page 29 paragraph one
     ìHarriet Tubman was a braveÖ ìMosesî to her people.î
     This passage lets the readers know how special Harriet Tubman was.  She was a caring person to risk her
      life for other people.
     Authorís Purpose:  To inform
     How did Harriet help the slaves?
2.  Page 25 paragraph one
     ìIn December 1865Öno longer allowed in the United States.
     This paragraph tells a lot of historical information.  For example, after the civil war ended an amendment to the
     US Constitution was passed so therefore slavery was no longer allowed in the US.
     Author's Purpose- to inform
    Who was the President during this time?