Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1)
by
2004
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- American Revolution
- women's history
- courage
- the power of words
- citizenship and activism
- perseverance
- speaking up
- freedom and rights
About this book
This short, accessible biography introduces Mercy Otis Warren, a colonial writer and patriot whose words helped shape the spirit of the American Revolution. Written for strong upper–elementary readers, it uses clear text and controlled vocabulary to explain how Warren spoke out through plays, poems, and letters. Students learn about everyday life in colonial Massachusetts and the power of ideas in a time of change. Kids enjoy the fast pace, engaging historical details, and the focus on a remarkable woman often left out of textbooks.
Setting: Colonial Massachusetts and early United States, 1760s–1780s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1) right for my child?
Yes — Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1) is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include American Revolution, women's history, courage.
How long does it take to read Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1)?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1) takes around 16m to finish. The book has 2,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1) has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1)?
Houghton Mifflin Leveled Readers: Mercy Otis Warren: A woman of the revolution (5.3.1) has an AR reading level of 6, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.