Henrys bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. This video is a readaloud of henrys freedom box written by ellen levine. Encourage students to read the book and compare how information is presented in the two books. Henry box brown a true story from the underground railroad illustrated by kadir nelson, written by ellen levine.
Henry s bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. I love when books can make history real, even for young kids. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author and a coretta scott king awardwinning artist. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with henrys freedom box by ellen levine. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir. Henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Henrys freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad.
Use this as a book study with close reading, crafts, and fun. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henry s freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. Students explore the civil war by reading a children s book in class.
Jan 01, 2007 there is no shortage of books about the civil war and the history of slavery in the united states, and more than a few of these are written for children. A true story from the underground railroad from the worlds largest community of readers. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop. This mini unit is all about one of my favorite characters henry box brown. Black history month activities updated with vocabulary, word search, problem and solution graphic organizer. This book, henrys freedom box was one of the first that touched me deeply.
Henrys freedom box is the emotional story of a boy born into slavery and his unconventional escape to freedom. This henry s freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. It is the true story of henry box brown who mailed himself to freedom. Smith, mother, passenger 1, passenger 2, william still, railroad workers all. Henrys freedom box henrys freedom box audiobook, by ellen levine. A true story from the underground railroad while i was still reading the good lord bird. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson. Having quality activities to use with the book is a huge help. Henrys freedom box teaches to pursue justice and freedom. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the parent store. Henry grows up and marries, but he is again devastated when his family is sold at the slave market. Henry does not know his birthday, he is torn apart from his family, and in desperation, he sets out on a brave quest for freedom. Henry box brown was known as one of the most famous runaway slaves on the underground railroad. And above all, it should make any reasonable, any compassionate human being indignant at the inhumanity of slavery and strive for liberty, justice and equality for all.
Reading and writing connection write a play script. Henrys freedom box choosing and using books for children. Henrys freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slaves escape to freedom. Today we will create a time line of the main events, first i will reread the book to you. Kadir nelson henry brown wasnt sure how old he was. Jan 01, 2007 kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. Include a headline, a picture, and several facts about henry s journey. This book is based on the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom. Ellen levines henrys freedom box is a book that tugs at all of ones emotions.
Use these teaching resources to introduce students to the underground railroad, a covert network of former slaves, free black men and women, northern abolitionists, and church leaders who helped fugitive slaves escape to freedom. Darkness over denmark details the rescue of jews by the danes in world war ii. In this measuring lesson, 3rd graders read the book henrys freedom box and discuss the main idea. 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. Jun 28, 2018 ive always wanted to share some of the inspiring biographical children s books ive read over the years. The book is readaloud and music and effects have been added to it to dramatize the book. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. A true story from the underground railroad ellen levine, kadir. 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 a caldecott honor is the true story of a slave who mailed himself to freedom. Henrys freedom box childrens book read aloud henry box. 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. This is a mini unit and book study for henrys freedom box by. 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. You may use the story as a guide or learn more about henry box brown by clicking on the blue button bellow. Kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. Henry and his brothers and sisters worked in the big house where themaster lived. Click here to buy this unit in my black history bundlethis unit contains the following.
A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace. The book, by the same author as henrys freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. 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. Henrys freedom box ellen levine narrators 17, master, nancy, henry, james, dr. This book is about a slave named henry who went through many struggles in life including, being taken away from his family at a young age and his wife and kids being sold to a different slave owner when he got older.
Henrys freedom box by ellen levine henrys freedom box is the emotional story of a boy born into slavery and his unconventional escape to freedom. Henry s freedom box npr coverage of henry s freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Henrys freedom box is an awardwinning childrens book about an escape from slavery. This book is a true story about henry box brown, who with the help of friends. Initially i was going to demonstrate this strategy using the picture book henry s freedom box, but i decided to use a harder level picture book with more words per page, denser plot, and a longer story.
This is a fun kwl chart that students could fill out while enjoying henry s freedom box. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine book companion and lapbook shares the story of the underground railroad and. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henrys freedom box. A fence away from freedom details the internment of japanese americans in the 1940s. A reading response activity this product was designed for students in third through fifth grades to complete before, during and after reading this text. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to work in a warehouse. But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. Students explore the civil war by reading a childrens book in class. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more.
With the strength and conviction of the best kind of hero, henry makes a harrowing journey in a wooden crateand mails himself to freedom. Henrys freedom box vocabulary worksheet answers printable during instruction this lesson uses the book as a starting point for a social studies unit on slavery and the underground railroad. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen. 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. This lesson works very well as a teacherdirected readaloud, but can e. Before reading the book have students complete the what i think i know section of the slavery and underground railroad thinking chart printable. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the. Henrys freedom box, written by ellen levine and illustrated by kadir nelson heart, heart, heart. Create a front page article of a philadelphia newspaper the day that henry was mailed safely to his freedom. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine and illustrated by kadir nelson is the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom through the underground railroad. Put up a large poster of an empty tree see attached on one of the classroom walls. After an arduous journey in the crate, henry finally has a birthday his first day of freedom. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henrys freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters.
In the story a slave ships himself to freedom and the students measure and. Henry s freedom box activities for grade 4 by sarahmeier sol 4. He is torn from his family at a young age and put to work in a warehouse. The focus of this activity is on what good readers do. A true story from the underground railroad ellen levine, kadir nelson on. I needed to show kids that sometimes these answers are hidden in the text and do not jump out at you, but rather you as a reader have to read. Inspirational in its simplicity, henry s freedom box tells a moving story of one individual s strength of spirit. This henrys freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. Challenge students to turn the story of henrys freedom box into a. Reading the story 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. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
Apr 23, 2014 this video is a readaloud of henry s freedom box written by ellen levine. This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based on the book by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Henrys freedom box higher level thinking task cards. Inspirational in its simplicity, henrys freedom box tells a moving story of one individuals strength of spirit. Henrys freedom box npr coverage of henrys freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based. Henrys freedom box activities for grade 4 by sarahmeier sol 4. Based on the life of henry brown, the book tells the story of a slave who mails himself from. Sep 15, 2009 henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations.
It has activities to engage your students, and a 3 day lesson plan layout for your students to get to know henry box brown. Include a headline, a picture, and several facts about henrys journey. There is no shortage of books about the civil war and the history of slavery in the united states, and more than a few of these are written for children. Can i have a volunteer come to the map and point to the state of virginia. A set of 11 short answer, multilayered comprehension questions, 6 project challenges, and a picture comparison activity to go with the book, henry s freedom box, by ellen levine. Take a picture walk see appendix of the book henrys freedom box, and ask students to determine what henrys brilliant idea was. Initially i was going to demonstrate this strategy using the picture book henrys freedom box, but i decided to use a harder level picture book with more words per page, denser plot, and a longer story. It also poignantly presents the heartwrenching sorrow of families torn apart, and the powerlessness of the enslaved.
A set of 11 short answer, multilayered comprehension questions, 6 project challenges, and a picture comparison activity to go with the book, henrys freedom box, by ellen levine. Henrys master is ill and sends him to work for his son and in the process forces. Bodily kinetics can anyone tell me what a slave is. This book would be perfect for a unit on the undergroun.
If you are teaching about the underground railroad, henrys freedom box is a great companion book. Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. Click here for reading level, lessonactivity ideas, details. Henry s freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad. This book is an extraordinary example of text and artwork working together to make an unforgettable book. Ive always wanted to share some of the inspiring biographical children s books ive read over the years. Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships. Henry s freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slave s escape to freedom. Third graders create a shipping box from a cardboard material. Free henrys freedom box study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Free henrys freedom box worksheets and literature unit. This book is about a slave named henry who went through many struggles in life including, being taken away from his family at a young age and his wife and kids being sold. In this measuring lesson, 3rd graders read the book henry s freedom box and discuss the main idea. 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.
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