Henry boxbown s journey pair the students up and give them a blank map of the east coast. Edit the description on the pin to tell how the resource could be used. If you are teaching about the underground railroad, henrys freedom box is a great companion book. Students will imagine they are like henry, escaping to freedom in their own box. This henry s freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. Reading rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of researchbased reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. It might seem odd, but kadir nelson s illustrations for this book reminded me of brian selznick s work in the invention of hugo cabret. Take a picture walk see appendix of the book henrys freedom box, and ask students to determine what henrys brilliant idea was. Before reading the book have students complete the what i think i know section of the slavery and underground railroad thinking chart printable. After reading, have students complete a comprehension quiz and a vocabulary worksheet that is available here. The book, by the same author as henry s freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format.
Henrys freedom box is a truly inspiring and dramatic book for children who want to learn more about the horrors of. Create a front page article of a philadelphia newspaper the day that henry was mailed safely to his freedom. When henrys family was sold down the river there is a poignant, wrenching illustration. Apr 23, 2014 this video is a readaloud of henry s freedom box written by ellen levine. These 18 task cards can be used individually or with partners. This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based. With the strength and conviction of the best kind of hero, henry makes a harrowing journey in a wooden crate. Kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. You may use the story as a guide or learn more about henry box brown by clicking on the blue button bellow.
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. But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. Free henrys freedom box study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henrys freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. Does not sugar coat the experience of slavery, although this is a childrens book. This lesson uses the book as a starting point for a social studies unit on slavery and the underground railroad. Henrys freedom box teaches to pursue justice and freedom. See more ideas about henrys freedom box, social studies, underground railroad. Ncss notable trade book lesson plan henrys freedom box. Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency. This video is a readaloud of henrys freedom box written by ellen levine.
On the left side of the chart have students record the trait and on the right side they can record text evidence. In this measuring lesson, 3rd graders read the book henry s freedom box and discuss the main idea. This book is based on the amazing true story of a slave named henry box brown. After an arduous journey in the crate, henry finally has a birthday his first day of freedom. This set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with henrys freedom box by ellen levine. Henry box brown a true story from the underground railroad illustrated by kadir nelson, written by ellen levine. Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships. 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. 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. Its what henry wants but he is born in a time when his freedom is not allowed.
When reading henrys freedom box, try one of these two activities. Biography and autobiography, slavery, underground railroad, abolition, determination and perseverance brief synopsis. For readers who have some knowledge of this time in history, this is an excellent selection for. Pdf henry s freedom box download full pdf book download. Henrys freedom box is the emotional story of a boy born into slavery. 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. The second page can be used to help students plan their own freedom box writing. Henry s freedom box provides opportunities for classroom connections in several subjects, including english, history, music, science, art, and drama. With the help of friends, he mailed himself to philadelphia and freedom in a small wooden crate. 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. This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based on the book by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Henrys freedom box a must read for upper elementary imagine falling in love, marrying, and having a family with someone and watching your spouse and children get taken away from you. Nelson showed artistic talent at age 3 and began working. 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 activities shop comprehension connection. Allow lessons to authentically develop and change based on engagement and. 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. No more slave work for henry box brown, in the box by express he did go, in the box by express he did go. Get everything you need to deliver meaningful reading instruction using henrys freedom box by ellen levine. Henry s freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slave s escape to freedom. Ive always wanted to share some of the inspiring biographical children s books ive read over the years. Ellen levines henry s freedom box is a book that tugs at all of ones emotions. 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. Henrys freedom box is an awardwinning childrens book about an escape from slavery. The book, by the same author as henrys freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format.
Students explore the civil war by reading a childrens book in class. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henry s freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. In a newberywinning rendition of a true tale, a desperate slave asks a white abolitionist to pack him in a crate so he can be mailed to freedom. He was born into slavery, had a close relationship with his mother, was sold away from. Sep 15, 2009 henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. Henrys freedom box is a caldecott honor book by ellen levine along with illustrations by kadir nelson and it is about a runaway slave named henry box brown who thinks of a clever plan to get out of slavery after his family is sold. 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.
Tell students that they will read a story about a real man named henry brown who lived in the united states in. Henry, heartbroken after separation from his family, decides to escape by climbing inside a box and mailing himself to freedom. Aug 12, 2016 each 3336 course member should pin one resource that could be used in conjunction with this book. Kadir nelson 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. Black history month activities updated with vocabulary, word search, problem and solution graphic organizer. Ellington was not a street by ntozake shange won the coretta scott king award. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Reading and writing connection write a play script. While reading the book, encourage students to pay avid attention to the illustrations and the emotion they provoke.
This book, henry s 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. It includes comprehension materials, a lapbook project about the underground railroad, and a writing prompt to make a class book. Henry and his brothers and sisters worked in the big house where themaster lived.
Today we will create a time line of the main events, first i will reread the book to you. 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. When reading henry s freedom box, try one of these two activities. Tell the student to pay close attention to the struggles of henry and what the causes and effect of the struggles. Kadir nelson henry brown wasnt sure how old he was. Kadir nelson scholastic press, january 2007, historical fiction suitable for ages. Include a headline, a picture, and several facts about henry s journey. If you are teaching about the underground railroad, henry s freedom box is a great companion book. Challenge students to turn the story of henrys freedom box into a short play.
Henrys freedom box vocabulary worksheet answers printable. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. This book, henrys freedom box was one of the first that touched me deeply. See more ideas about henrys freedom box, freedom and underground railroad. 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.
Henrys freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slaves escape to freedom. A true story of the underground railroad is appropriate for students in grades 25. Henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. This caldecott honor book introduces kids to a very complex time in us history through a biography loosely based on a true story of a slave named henry box brown. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine lesson plan and activities tpt.
Henrys freedom box by ellen levine book companion and lapbook shares the story of the underground railroad and henrys escape to freedom. 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. Encourage students to read the book and compare how information is presented in the two books. Henrys freedom box childrens book read aloud henry box. A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the biography mentor text picture book henrys freedom box.
The first page helps students summarize important ideas from the text. Free henry s freedom box study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Raised a slave, he found a unique way to escape after his wife and children were sold away from him. Henrys freedom box activities and underground railroad. After the introduction, each student should receive a copy of henrys freedom box so the students can follow along during shared reading. Feb 02, 2016 this set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with henrys freedom box by ellen levine. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the parent store. Have students use a simple tchart to record 3 character traits henry shows throughout the book.
Close reading with picture books lesson plan for henrys freedom box. Free henrys freedom box worksheets and literature unit. Henrys freedom box printables, classroom activities. The book is readaloud and music and effects have been added to it to dramatize the book. Jun 28, 2018 ive always wanted to share some of the inspiring biographical children s books ive read over the years. In this measuring lesson, 3rd graders read the book henrys freedom box and discuss the main idea. 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 book is based on the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom.
With the strength and conviction of the best kind of hero, henry makes a harrowing journey in a wooden crate and mails h. This henrys freedom box read aloud lesson is perfect for summary writing, determining importance, character trait lessons and black history activities. Based on the life of henry brown, the book tells the story of a slave. A true story from the underground railroad recounts the remarkable story of a richmond slave who shipped himself in a wooden crate. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the. You may want to discuss the location of the major cities mentioned if students are unaware reread the book and have them track henry s journey and. Click here for reading level, lessonactivity ideas, details. Henrys freedom box summary and writing template henrys. Sep 15, 2015 this organizer can be used after reading henrys freedom box.
Our reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. Having quality activities to use with the book is a huge help, and this bundle gives you lots of options. Include a headline, a picture, and several facts about henrys journey. Henrys freedom box ellen levine narrators 17, master, nancy, henry, james, dr. Free henrys freedom box worksheets and literature unit for. 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. Henrys freedom box a true story of the underground railroad written by.
Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Smith, mother, passenger 1, passenger 2, william still, railroad workers all. A true story from the underground railroad hardcover january 1, 2007. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book would be perfect for a unit on the undergroun. In the story a slave ships himself to freedom and the students measure and. 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. Third graders create a shipping box from a cardboard material. 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.
Rockets is a national multimedia project that offers a wealth of researchbased reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. 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. Slj explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Students explore the civil war by reading a children s book in class. 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.
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