How do we teach our young children about history without generating unwanted side effects. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henrys freedom box. A true story from the underground railroad 9780439777339 by ellen levine and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Walking many miles to school in the dusty road, young coretta knew, too well, the unfairness of life in the segregated south. Take a picture walk see appendix of the book henrys freedom box, and ask students to determine what henrys brilliant idea was. The book, by the same author as henry s freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Henrys freedom box is a breathtaking picture book about a. Reading and writing connection write a play script. This book was written by ellen levine and was beautifully illustrated by kadir nelson. Henrys freedom box is the emotional story of a boy born into slavery and his unconventional escape to freedom. This book is based on the amazing true story of a slave named henry box brown. Henry was an africanamerican slave who mailed himself to freedom. Henrys bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. That box as a middle name was adopted by brown in commemoration of the method by which he gained his freedom. Henrys freedom box a caldecott honor is the true story of a slave who mailed himself. This book is a fun way to celebrate black history in february.
It is the true story of henry box brown who mailed himself to freedom. Raised a slave, he found a unique way to escape after his wife and children were sold away from him. Challenge students to turn the story of henrys freedom box into a. 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. I think the combination of the text and illustrations make a complex idea easy for a child to understand. Dramatic illustrations show what young henry endured during his grueling trip to pennsylvania. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service. Henrys freedom box interactive book powerpoint by joel kunkle for educ 520, spring ii, 2014 mat graduate student at muskingum university for more information on slavery in america and the underground railroad you may click on. Students explore the civil war by reading a childrens book in class. Encourage students to read the book and compare how information is presented in the two books.
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. I may not mention theexact words, but i talk to young people about primary. A true story from the underground railroad illustrated by kadir nelson, written by ellen levine scholastic press, an imprint of scholastic. Henrys freedom box pslv childrens literature resource site. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream seems. This video is a readaloud of henry s freedom box written by ellen levine. Henrys freedom box core 1 booktalk schooltube safe.
This riveting account is based on the true story of henry brown, a slave who literally mailed himself to freedom. Heartrending but hopeful, true story of slave boys escape. Henrys freedom box hardcover 1 january 2007 by ellen levine author visit amazons ellen levine page. 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. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education. Take a picture walk see appendix of the book henry s freedom box, and ask students to determine what henry s brilliant idea was. Kadir nelson henry brown wasnt sure how old he was. Henrys freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger. With the help of friends, he mailed himself to philadelphia and freedom in a small wooden crate. This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen. This book caught my eye because of the fabulous illustrations by kadir nelson.
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. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom caldecott honor book. Will smiths just the two of us won an naacp image award, and his new book. Kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. Henrys freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slaves escape to freedom. Although ellen levine enjoys reading and writing fiction, most of her books for. The questions cover genre, cause and effect, sequence, explicit questions, predicting, authors purpose, and more.
Henrys freedom box read aloud with ellen levine scholastic. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine, 9780439777339, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Smith, mother, passenger 1, passenger 2, william still, railroad workers all. The book is readaloud and music and effects have been added to it to dramatize the book.
This is a story that henry can tell his future relatives and grandchildren. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. 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 henrys freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. Slavery is not an easy topic to discuss with small children. An authors note at the end tells of the real henry brown and his freedom box on which this story was based. Create marketing content that resonates with prezi video. A true story from the underground railroad by ellen levine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This quiz is designed to complete a study of the book henrys freedom box.
See more ideas about henrys freedom box, 4th grade reading and 3rd grade reading. 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. This book, henrys freedom box was one of the first that touched me deeply. Henrys freedom box is great book about the creativity and ingenuity nia of african descendents in the face of adversity. Henrys freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad. 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. Henrys freedom box ellen levine narrators 17, master, nancy, henry, james, dr. Levine freedoms children recounts the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom. Ive always wanted to share some of the inspiring biographical children s books ive read over the years.
The book does not try to sugarcoat slavery but it also stays away from details that might not be understood by a child. Henry and his brothers and sisters worked in the big house where themaster lived. Pdf henry s freedom box download full pdf book download. Henrys freedom box teaches to pursue justice and freedom. In addition, the book introduces children to a difficult topic in american.
Readers can explore the many amazing things animals can do with their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails in this beautifully. Henry s freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad. Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships. Ellen levine reads aloud from henry s freedom box, an imaginative story of how henry gains freedom. Henry s freedom box is based on the true story of henry browns creative and courageous journey to freedom. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Conclusionrecommendation i would definitely recommend this book for classroom and individual use. Amanda 112220 henrys freedom box is a beautifully illustrated story about a mans journey out of slavery and into freedom. Henry traveled 350 miles in a large box, sometimes upside down and. To view a gallery of books and other illustration work by kadir nelson, visit his website. This book is a true account of the life of slave boy named henry and how he mailed himself to freedom. It may disturb younger readers, as it should, that children are sold away from their families, and parents should be prepared to talk about this and the other harsh realities of henrys life.
Ellington was not a street by ntozake shange won the coretta scott king award. Henrys freedom box childrens book read aloud henry box. Ellen levines henrys freedom box is a book that tugs at all of ones. Henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. Henrys freedom box comprehension henrys freedom box. Buy henrys freedom box book online at low prices in india. This picture book shows the character as a young boy on the cover, but this story is really about henry brown as a n adult and the incredible decision he made to reach freedom through an ingenious plan. No more slave work for henry box brown, in the box by express he did go, in the box by express he did go. 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. For this activity, conduct research about your family history.
Interesting book, a little heavy for the subject of a childrens picture book. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henrys freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. It tells the story of henry brown, who, in 1849, at age 34. Levine tells the true story of henry brown, a slave who came up with the ingenious idea to escape slavery by traveling from virginia to pennsylvania in a wooden 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. Ellen levine reads aloud from henrys freedom box, an imaginative story of how henry gains freedom. A true story from the underground railroad hardcover january 1, 2007. Gr 25one of the most interesting stories from the underground railroad is that of henry box brown. Henrys freedom box written by ellen levine and illustrated by kadir nelson is a historical fiction book. The book, by the same author as henrys freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. I first read about henry box brown in william stills 1872 book, the. Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir.
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