Leveled Readings / Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“In no trial or hearing under this act shall the testimony of such alleged fugitive be admitted in evidence…”
Adapted · about grade 4
A person accused of running away from slavery is not allowed to speak for himself at the hearing.
Adapted · about grade 7
In any trial or hearing under this act, the accused fugitive's own testimony will not be allowed as evidence.
Adapted · about grade 10
In no trial or hearing under this act shall the testimony of the alleged fugitive be admitted as evidence.
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