Section 2. Samuel's Choice (p.16-34)

First Word  p.15 par. 3   EMBROIDER
ìAs they passed, Sana read the names of the colonies embroidered on their banners: Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island.î
Definition: to decorate cloth with designs using needle and thread
Part of Speech: verb
Q. What did the soldiers have embroidered on their flags?
A. The flags had the names of the colonies embroidered on them.

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Second Word  p.25 par. 1   CANVAS
ìBlack holes gaped in the canvas.î
Definition:  a closely woven, strong cloth
Part of speech:  noun
Q. Where did the holes in the canvas come from?
A. ìMusket balls,î he said and winked.  ìCompliments of General Cornwallis.î

 
 

Third Word  p.34 par. 3   FREEDOM
ìIt would take many long years before we would beat the British king, but never again did I wonder what freedom was, or what it cost.î
Definition:  the state of being free
Part of Speech: noun
Q. What events occurred leading up to Samuel's freedom?
A. Samuel helped fight for his freedom, and rescued soldiers in his sailboat.

 

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