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