A true story from the underground railroad while i was still reading the good lord bird. Raised a slave, he found a unique way to escape after his wife and children were sold away from him. 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. He dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put to. Either download the henrys freedom box super pack or this individual vocabulary builder for resources and activities that support tier 2 and tier 3 vocabulary growth through fun and productive interactions with new words. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the. Inspirational in its simplicity, henrys freedom box tells a moving story of one individuals strength of spirit. This book is an extraordinary example of text and artwork working together to make an unforgettable book. This book is based on the amazing true story of a slave named henry box brown. Henry doesnt know how old he is because nobody keeps records of slaves birthdays.
Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide levine, ellen and kadir, nelson, henry s freedom box. 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. Henrys freedom box higher level thinking task cards will have your students responding at the analysis level or higher after reading the book, henrys freedom box by ellen levine. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen. A true story from the underground railroad hardcover january 1, 2007. Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. Reading and writing connection write a play script.
Students explore the civil war by reading a children s book in class. It also poignantly presents the heartwrenching sorrow of families torn apart, and the powerlessness of the enslaved. If youve read the book henrys freedom box, you know that its a. The book, by the same author as henrys freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. Interesting book, a little heavy for the subject of a childrens picture book. And above all, it should make any reasonable, any compassionate human being indignant at the inhumanity of slavery and. Henrys freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad. A true story from the underground railroad by ellen levine, illustrated by kadir nelson. Kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. This is a mini unit and book study for henrys freedom box by. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henrys freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. 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. Question to ask about this book before a read aloud.
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. This henry s freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. This henrys freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. See more ideas about henrys freedom box, 4th grade reading and teaching. Henrys master had been good to henry and his family. Click here to buy this unit in my black history bundlethis unit contains the following. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henrys freedom box. With the strength and conviction of the best kind of hero, henry makes a harrowing journey in a wooden crate and mails himself to freedom. Gr 25one of the most interesting stories from the underground railroad is that of henry box brown. It has activities to engage your students, and a 3 day lesson plan layout for your students to get to know henry box brown. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henry s freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. Today we will create a time line of the main events, first i will reread the book to you.
Encourage students to read the book and compare how information is presented in the two books. Kadir nelson henry brown wasnt sure how old he was. Children will be able to have a better understanding of slavery by the emotion the author displays in words and pictures throughout the text. Take a picture walk see appendix of the book henrys freedom box, and ask students to determine what henrys brilliant idea was. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to f.
Henrys freedom box higher level thinking task cards will have your students. Amanda 11 2220 henrys freedom box is a beautifully illustrated story about a mans journey out of slavery and into freedom. A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a virginia slave, henry box brown, escapes to freedom by shipping himself in a wooden crate from richmond to philadelphia. 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. When his family is sold during the era of slavery, a determined young boy who dreams of freedom ships himself in a wooden box to a place up north in the hopes of living the life he always wanted, in an inspiring story about one of the underground railroad s most amazing escapes. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson.
The picture book has been around since 2007, becoming a caldecott honor book the following year. Smith, mother, passenger 1, passenger 2, william still, railroad workers all. Henry s bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. 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. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Preschool 3 henrys freedom box is a historical nonfiction childrens picture book that tells the story of henry box brown escaping slavery by mailing himself to freedom. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream. 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. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems farther away than ever when he is torn from his family and put. Well look at a couple of superb titles this month, beginning with one of the best picture information books of the decade, henrys freedom box. Life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration.
But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. Henry s freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Henrys freedom box takes place in the mid 1800s when slavery existed in america and the underground railroad was coming into existence. Ellen levines henry s freedom box is a book that tugs at all of ones emotions. Feb 11, 2016 henrys freedom box higher level thinking task cards from. Ellen levine s henry s freedom box is a book that tugs at all of one s emotions. The book was published in 2007 and a decade later this childrens book still conveys a message more. 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. Feb 21, 2016 life after death experience nde with steve gardipee, vietnam war story one of the best ndes duration.
No more slave work for henry box brown, in the box by express he did go, in the box by express he did go. Will smith s just the two of us won an naacp image award, and his new book, we are the ship continues to garner major awards. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video.
Caldecott medal honor book, 2008 a junior library guild selection notable books for a global society, 2008. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by ellen levine, kadir nelson. Henry s freedom box lesson plan students will use henry s freedom box by ellen levine to identify new information about slavery and the underground railroad, and make connections with story and new information learned. Henry s freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad. Henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. This lesson uses the book as a starting point for a social studies unit on slavery and the underground railroad. Henrys freedom box vocabulary worksheet answers printable.
Henrys freedom box teaches to pursue justice and freedom. Henrys freedom box is the poignant, harrowing and true story of henry brown, an african american slave, who in the midnineteenth century escaped slavery by mailing himself to freedom. With the help of friends, he mailed himself to philadelphia and freedom in a small wooden crate. These 18 task cards can be used individually or with partners. Henrys freedom box choosing and using books for children. Henrys bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. Henry traveled 350 miles in a large box, sometimes. Ellington was not a street by ntozake shange won the coretta scott king award. Henry and his brothers and sisters worked in the big house where themaster lived. Since 1976 black history month has been celebrated in the united states during february. Henry box brown event video and gives background and provides a reenactment of henrys experience. Inspirational in its simplicity, henry s freedom box tells a moving story of one individual s strength of spirit.
This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based. Oct 19, 2011 after henrys wife and children are sold away from him, henrys sadness fuels his imagination and he finds a very creative way to freedom. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The book was published in 2007 and a decade later this childrens book still conveys a message more relevant than ever. This book is based on the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom. Comprehension trifold for the book henry s freedom box by. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Apr 23, 2014 this video is a readaloud of henry s freedom box written by ellen levine. This interactive website guides you though the journey of a slave traveling through the underground railroad to freedom.
Jan 01, 2007 kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. Henrys freedom box a book study and mini unit about henry. Underline or italicize all book titles choose one formatting style and stick with itunderline or italicize for all book titles. Challenge students to turn the story of henrys freedom box into a.
Students explore the civil war by reading a childrens book in class. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the. Readers can explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this beautifully. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. 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. Discussion guide henrys freedom box teaching guide learn about the underground railroad with language arts, history, and science activities based on henrys freedom box, the powerful true story a runaway slave. Jan 01, 2007 i was pleased to find henrys freedom box. Sep 15, 2009 henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. Ellen levines henrys freedom box is a book that tugs at all of ones emotions. The book is readaloud and music and effects have been added to it to dramatize the book. 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 freedom box ellen levine narrators 17, master, nancy, henry, james, dr. 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.
Do you think slave families always stuck together or do you think they were separated sometimes. See more ideas about henrys freedom box, freedom and underground railroad. Henry dreams of freedom from slavery and injustice. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henry s freedom box. Miguel 11 1720 this is an extraordinary book, that takes you thorough different emotions. An adorable craft and writing activity that i have included different writing options pages for. Readers can explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and.
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. Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young coretta knew, too well, the unfairness of life in the segregated south. It is the true story of henry box brown who mailed himself to freedom. 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 is a tale based upon a true story of a slaves escape to freedom.