Chains Plot
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Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
Lesson Plans by Liane Hicks
Chains is a historical fiction novel set in New York City in 1776. It is the first book in the “Seeds of America” trilogy. The story is told from the perspective of thirteen-year-old Isabel, an African-American girl who is enslaved. While Isabel fights for freedom for her and her younger sister Ruth, the Patriots are fighting against Great Britain during the Revolutionary War.
Black History Resources 6-8
Teacher Guide by Liane Hicks and Rebecca Ray
Students can research the issues that led up to the Civil Rights Movement, and discuss ideas like equality, racism, segregation, and intolerance. A discussion of this sort is also a good segue into talking/learning about different groups that have been discriminated against in the past or present.
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This plot summary of the book, Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson showcases the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution of the story.
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- Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson
- EXPOSITION - A Dream Denied
- RISING ACTION - Who to Trust?
- Chains is an historical fiction novel set in 1776 New York City at the beginning of the American Revolution. It follows the life and struggles of Isabel, a young girl who is enslaved, and her quest for freedom.
- CLIMAX - Revelations
- Isabel Finch has lost both her parents and cares for her little sister Ruth. They are enslaved by Mary Finch. Isabel has been told that they will be freed upon Mary Finch's death. Instead, upon her death, Mary Finch's brother seizes Isabel and Ruth and sells them to Master and Madam Lockton.
- FALLING ACTION - Escape
- Isabel and Ruth are treated cruelly by the Locktons. The city is abuzz with talk of the Revolution. The Locktons are Loyalists but Isabel meets Curzon, a young man enslaved by a staunch Patriot. Curzon convinces Isabel to spy for the rebels as he does, believing that it could win them their freedom.
- RESOLUTION - A Glimpse of Freedom
- Madam Lockton discovers that Isabel was feeding Patriot prisoners and suspects her of spying and being a traitor. Madam reveals that Ruth was sent to South Carolina. In defiance, Isabel throws the secret note she was smuggling for the Patriots into the fire.
- Isabel has already been deceived by the Patriots and realizes she needs to seize her freedom herself. She forges a pass from Master Lockton and escapes in the middle of the night. She sneaks Curzon out of prison, pretending he is dead, steals a boat, and rows across the Hudson river to New Jersey.
- Pass
- This is the first book in a three-part series. The novel ends with Curzon and Isabel on the run in New Jersey. Isabel has finally freed herself from the Lockton's but now must figure out a way to South Carolina to find her little sister Ruth. The journey continues ...
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