Henry s freedom box available for download and read online in other formats. The first page helps students summarize important ideas from the text. This ready to print book companion contains discussion questions for during and after reading as well as several engaging activities perfect for. Alongside henry s anguished thoughts en route, nelson s clever cutaway images reveal the man in his cramped quarters at times upside. In this video, the author reads the story and gives an interview. Kwl chart for henrys freedom box click lesson ideas under book cover. This is a mini unit and book study for henrys freedom box by. Henrys freedom box ellen levine narrators 17, master, nancy, henry, james, dr. Have different graphic organizer worksheets for the students to pick from attached 3.
Henrys freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the. A class of one pbs, an interview with ruby bridges hall, 1997 henrys freedom box. This dramatic audio tour leads you along the harriet tubman underground railroad byway on marylands eastern shore. The book, by the same author as henrys freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. Read the story aloud, stopping when appropriate to explore illustrations, address student comments, clarify, predict, and guide their understanding of the story and the values to pursue justice and freedom. Have students use a simple tchart to record 3 character traits henry shows throughout the book. A fence away from freedom details the internment of japanese americans in the 1940s. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Provide students with a graphic organizer such as a double bubble map or venn diagram could be used during the read aloud to compare and contrast. Encourage students to read the book and compare how information is presented in the two books.
Published by scholastic press, an imprint of scholastic. Project pages 45 on a whiteboard or screen and model. Slavery and underground railroad thinking chart printable. This book is an extraordinary example of text and artwork working together to make an unforgettable book. This literacy lesson is designed for kindergarten through thirdgrade students using the book henrys freedom box by ellen levine.
These writing graphic organizers are the perfect tool to help your students gets started with the writing process. Henrys freedom box summary and writing template henrys. His ingenious idea of mailing himself as cargo and with the assistance of a white doctor, henry did just that. Come along on this heart wrenching journey to freedom through the true story of henry box brown. Ellington was not a street by ntozake shange won the coretta scott king award. Levine freedom s children recounts the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom. Henry s freedom box is the story of a slave boy named henry box brown.
Prekk, 12, 35 ellen levine reads aloud from henry s freedom box, an imaginative story of how henry gains freedom. Create a graphic organizer that asks students to analyze what is the same and what is different about the underground railroad, south africas fight against apartheid and. This literacy lesson is designed for kindergarten through thirdgrade students using the book henry s freedom box by ellen levine. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henry s freedom box. Henry, heartbroken after separation from his family, decides to escape by climbing inside a box and mailing. Graphic organizers and response pages for henrys freedom box by ellen levine. Darkness over denmark details the rescue of jews by the danes in world war ii. Smith, mother, passenger 1, passenger 2, william still, railroad workers all. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine a complete book response. Read the book aloud and discuss the following questions. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir. A reading response activity this product was designed for students in third through fifth grades to complete before, during and after reading this text. They cover a variety of writing genres and give just.
Teaching style teaching writing student teaching henrys freedom box writing graphic organizers book reports study history cooperative learning research projects. A true story from the underground railroad materials. What would you be willing to do to get something you really wanted. No more slave work for henry box brown, in the box by express he did go, in the box by express he did go. Henrys freedom box craftivity group project henrys. Ppt henry powerpoint presentation free to download. A true story from the underground railroad ellen levine, kadir nelson on. Now that we have read the book, henrys freedom box, and wrote about a cause and two. Students will listen to and discuss the story of one slaves escape to freedom. This henry s freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. Students explore the civil war by reading a children s book in class. The second page can be used to help students plan their own freedom box writing. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson.
This journal also includes graphic organizers, constructed response writing, vocabulary, and much more. An adorable craft and writing activity that i have included different writing options pages for. Students explore the civil war by reading a childrens book in class. Compare what students wrote on the chart and what henry actually did to be free. Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships. Apr 23, 2014 this video is a readaloud of henry s freedom box written by ellen levine. A true story from the underground railroad pencil graphic organizer 11x14 paper colored pencils resources. Henry and his brothers and sisters worked in the big house where themaster lived. Ncss notable trade book lesson plan henrys freedom box. This video is a readaloud of henry s freedom box written by ellen levine. Read henrys freedom box by ellen levine, a true story of a slaves journey to freedom. Use my interactive foldable projects in your classroom and turn up the learning. Reading and writing connection write a play script. Henry box brown a true story from the underground railroad illustrated by kadir nelson, written by ellen levine.
This book is based on the amazing true story of a slave named henry box brown. Henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. The book is readaloud and music and effects have been added to it to dramatize th. Challenge students to turn the story of henrys freedom box into a. In the story a slave ships himself to freedom and the students measure and. This lesson includes henrys freedom box, highlighting the idea of symbol and introducing a paradox. This organizer can be used after reading henry s freedom box. Have the writing assignment copied for each student in the class procedure. Henry traveled 350 miles in a large box, sometimes upside down and always cramped, from richmond, virginia to philadelphia, pennsylvania, garnering national and international attention for the plight of slaves.
Henrys freedom box a book study and mini unit about henry. Henry s freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir. Help students understand how to read an illustration for its mood and meaning and how to integrate it with the text. It is the true story of henry box brown who mailed himself to freedom. Use the venn diagram graphic organizer to compare the two. By shifting character trait work with biography reading, students begin to make the real world connection.
Pdf henry s freedom box download full pdf book download. Henrys freedom box read aloud with ellen levine scholastic. He developed his published slave narrative into an antislavery stage show. The text and the illustrations in henrys freedom box complement each other and tell not just henrys story but the story of all slaves. It was dangerous and illegal work for everyone involved. Third graders create a shipping box from a cardboard material.
Well, the four square writing method is a great way for students in the primary and intermediate grades to map out their thinking and better plan their writing just like other graphic organizers and drawings help us clarify other concepts. Students will read ellen levines henrys freedom box. A man who found happiness from within and with his family, henry became withdrawn and resolved to escape to freedom. Students will create a graphic organizer identifying reasons business. Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships and heartbreaks of slavery, and the creative resiliency of henry box brown, a man who mailed himself to freedom. Ellen degeneres funny 1st appearance doing stand up comedy on johnny carsons tonight show duration. The impetus for henrys escape is the selling off of his beloved wife and children. Based on true events, this is the story of a boy who shows incredible courage. This books tells a story of the underground railroad about henry, a man who grows up in slavery but escapes slaver by mailing himself in a box to freedom. Will smiths just the two of us won an naacp image award, and his new book, we are the ship continues to garner major awards. Comprehension trifold for the book henrys freedom box by. In addition, the book introduces children to a difficult topic in american.
Students will imagine they are like henry, escaping to freedom in their own box. After using a graphic organizer to collect prior knowledge of what a slave is. Tell the student to pay close attention to the struggles of henry and what the causes and effect of the struggles. Based on true events, this is the story of a boy who shows incredible courage as he escapes a life of slavery. From an opening shot of the full moon setting over an awakening paris in 1931, this tale casts a new light on the picture book form. Conclusionrecommendation i would definitely recommend this book for classroom and individual use. Tell the students that there are different graphic organizers to help with their writing and they will be in the front of the class for them to come and get. This book would be perfect for a unit on the undergroun. Jan 06, 2018 well, the four square writing method is a great way for students in the primary and intermediate grades to map out their thinking and better plan their writing just like other graphic organizers and drawings help us clarify other concepts. Graphic organizers and response pages for henry s freedom box by ellen levine. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henry s freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters.
Ellen levine reads aloud from henry s freedom box, an imaginative story of how henry gains freedom. On page 1, i was thinking about how sad it would be to not know when your birthday was. Ellen levine reads henry freedoms box scholastic, author interviews. I would have this printed off and given to every child.
This book would be perfect for a unit on the underground railroad. I think the combination of the text and illustrations make a complex idea easy for a child to understand. The book is beautifully written and the pictures are stunning. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen. Henry s freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slaves escape to freedom. The 2008 caldecott medal winner is the invention of hugo cabret by brian selznick scholastic press, an imprint of scholastic. The focus of this activity is on what good readers do.
Great readaloud for black history month or during a unit on underground railroad, civil war or slavery. Drama and dance unit plan henrys freedom box henrys. Now that we have read the book, henrys freedom box, and wrote about a cause and two effects, tomorrow we will make a personal connection comparing what henry did to how. Henry grows up and marries another slave and has three children. Today we will create a time line of the main events, first i will reread the book to you. Find assessments at multiple levels of rigor, differentiated activities, graphic organizers, and engaging realworld miniprojects. After the introduction, each student should receive a copy of henry s freedom box so the students can follow along during shared reading. Henry box brown was an enslaved man who shipped himself to freedom in a wooden box. Henrys freedom box teaches to pursue justice and freedom. In this measuring lesson, 3rd graders read the book henry s freedom box and discuss the main idea. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine, illustrated by. Explain that henrys freedom box is based on a true story. Henrys freedom box comprehension questions freebie henrys. Through reading henrys freedom box and completing a series of activities, hopefully you will have a greater appreciation for your freedom.
Create a graphic organizer that asks students to analyze what is the same and. Kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. I cant believe that he actually climbed into a box and asked to be nailed in and sent north. Henry s freedom box ellen levine, author, kadir nelson. Black history month activitiesupdated with vocabulary, word search, problem and solution graphic organizer. This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based.
Henrys freedom box is the perfect addition to any unit about of the underground railroad. From slavery to freedom new bedford historical society. Henry s freedom box teaches to pursue justice and freedom. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the parent store. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Your job is to be thinking how should we chunk the details of the story together, making sure we capture the most important events to summarize across the entire story so that we can plot 56 events on a chronological time line. Henry is put to work in a tobacco warehouse and all his life dreams about freedom and wishes he could know how old he is.
I am helen keller by brad meltzer and christopher eliopoulos cu. Use the organizer on the henry s freedom box making connections printable between text and illustrations to record the words in the text and connect them to what is happening in the illustration. A true story from the underground railroad is a riveting story of slavery and one mans fight for freedom that would make an excellent addition to childrens libraries. Kwl chart for henry s freedom box click lesson ideas under book cover hopefully this book with these ideas will help our kiddos understand a little more about the history of our nation. Thanks to nelson s ellington was not a street penetrating portraits, readers will feel as if they can experience henry s thoughts and feelings as he matures through unthinkable adversity. Henry s freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Feb 21, 2016 henry s freedom box by ellen levine children s books read aloud duration. Read the story answer some guided reading questions. After an arduous journey in the crate, henry finally has a birthday his first day of freedom. Books dealing with the underground railroad are so important because even though henry s tale ends in success and freedom it is also so important to remember how many slaves did not make it. Sequence of events cut and paste sheet for henrys freedom box. Henry s bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. About the author research activity charactersplot setting graphic organizer.
Henry doesnt know how old he is because nobody keeps records of slaves birthdays. When reading henry s freedom box, try one of these two activities. Henrys freedom box higher level thinking task cards. This organizer can be used after reading henrys freedom box. This is a fun kwl chart that students could fill out while enjoying henry s freedom box. Henry s freedom box by ellen levinehenry s freedom box is based on the true story of henry box brown the slave who mailed himself to freedom. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henrys freedom box. Kadir nelson henry brown wasnt sure how old he was. I find it hard not to shed a tear when reliving henry s trip in the box and the horrors of slavery. To view a gallery of books and other illustration work by kadir nelson, visit his website. Harriet tubman was the best known conductor in the underground railroad, a secret network of people who helped escaping slaves reach freedom. Purchasers also get access to a web page where they can download and print the reproducible. Henrys freedom box a caldecott honor is the true story of a slave who mailed himself to freedom.
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