This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based on the book by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Biography and autobiography, slavery, underground railroad, abolition, determination and perseverance brief synopsis. 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 ellen levine, illustrated by kadir nelson publisher. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading henry s freedom box. Dramatic illustrations show what young henry endured during his grueling trip to pennsylvania. Henry box browns ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations.
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. Thanks to nelsons ellington was not a street penetrating portraits, readers will feel. 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. 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. 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. See more ideas about henrys freedom box, social studies, teaching. A true story from the underground railroad illustrated by kadir nelson, written by ellen levine scholastic press, an imprint of scholastic footer navigation. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author and a coretta scott king. It might seem odd, but kadir nelsons illustrations for this book reminded me of brian selznicks work in the invention of hugo cabret. The story begins with a young henry brown, introduced as a slave living and working with his family. Ellen levines henrys freedom box is a book that tugs at all of ones emotions. Henrys freedom box is the emotional story of a boy born into slavery and his unconventional escape to freedom. I told her my students loved stories about lesserknown figures in history, the brave ordinary folks.
Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen. This book is based on the amazing true story of a slave named henry box brown. 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. In 1849, a few months after his wife and children were sold away, henry decided he was through with being a slave. I like this book because it is cool that he mailed himself to freedom. Ellen levine, author, kadir nelson, illustrator, illus. Caldecott medal honor 2008, horn book starred 2007 this piece tells the story of virginia slave henry box brown to young readers. The book was illustrated by kadir nelson and written by ellen levin. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Kadir nelson kids love doing a variety of arts and crafts as an outlet to be creative and have some fun. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. All the time he dreams about freedom, but that dream. Henry s freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson, kadir.
Henrys freedom box by ellen levine unleashing readers. Ellington was not a street by ntozake shange won the coretta scott king award. Henry, of henry s freedom box, is just the sort of person i had in mind. Henrys freedom box is a great book about a boys struggle with slavery. Henry s bravery and ingenuity were inspiring to read about. Reading and writing connection write a play script. Henrys freedom box a true story of the underground railroad written by. Henrys freedom box and millions of other books are available for instant access. Students explore the civil war by reading a childrens book in class.
Henrys freedom box kindle edition by levine, ellen, nelson. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine black history book a stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace award winning author and a. Henry s freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slave s escape to freedom. It also poignantly presents the heartwrenching sorrow of families torn apart, and the powerlessness of the enslaved. Kadir nelson scholastic press, january 2007, historical fiction suitable for ages. As a public figure and fugitive slave, brown felt extremely endangered by. Encourage students to read the book and compare how information is presented in the two books. Npr coverage of henrys freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. Each kindness jane addams award book awards by jacqueline. Challenge students to turn the story of henrys freedom box into a short play. Playwright mike wiley wrote a oneman show about the life of henry box brown entitled one noble journey.
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. Drawing from an actual historical account, ellen levine details some of the hardships. 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. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace awardwinning author. A stirring, dramatic story of a slave who mails himself to freedom by a jane addams peace award winning author and a coretta scott king award winning artist. Henrys freedom box is an awardwinning childrens book about an escape from slavery. Henry s freedom box is a wonderful storybook for teaching younger children about slavery and the underground railroad. Henry and his family worked in the big house where the master lived. 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. Henry s freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the parent store. A fictionalized account of how in 1849 a virginia slave, henry box brown, escapes to. 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 like that this book is based on a funny true story about a slave named 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 crateand mails himself to freedom. The book does not try to sugarcoat slavery but it also stays away from details that might not be understood by a child. I liked the book because it is very unlike any book on this subject. 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.
Henry s freedom box, written by ellen levine and illustrated by kadir nelson, will change that. The illustrations are wonderful, especially the pictures of henry in the box. Pdf henry s freedom box download full pdf book download. The book, by the same author as henry s freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. Levine freedom s children recounts the true story of henry brown, a slave who mailed himself to freedom. His illustrations combined with ellen levines words to create an amazing book that became a caldecott honor book as well as winning numerous other awards and accolades. This book was written by ellen levine and was beautifully illustrated by. Reading practice, recorded voice, vocabulary practice. Award winning illustrator kadir nelson creates such realistic intimacy with his muted but intense illustrations of former virginia slave henry box brown. Based on the life of henry brown, the book tells the story of a slave. The book, by the same author as henrys freedom box, is a nonfiction text written in an engaging questionandanswer format. After an arduous journey in the crate, henry finally has a birthday, his first day of freedom.
It is the true story of henry box brown who mailed himself to freedom. Henry dreams of a world where his life belongs to him. In addition, the book introduces children to a difficult topic in american. Speaking as a 5th grade teacher, i am always very careful when presenting books that may be perceived as factual, when in fact, they are not based on any documented evidence.
Henry s freedom box was a caldecott honor recipient in 2008. For readers who have some knowledge of this time in history. This henry s freedom box lesson plan is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. A true story from the underground railroad hardcover january 1, 2007. Mar 29, 2016 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. Expand product details 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. A true story of the underground railroad is appropriate for students in grades 25.
Henry s freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. The story of henry box brown 2012, illustrated by sean qualls. Click here for reading level, lessonactivity ideas, details. Henrys freedom box henrys freedom box audiobook, by ellen levine. I think the combination of the text and illustrations make a complex idea easy for a child to understand. Henrys freedom box a true story of the underground railroad narrator 2. Challenge students to turn the story of henrys freedom box into a.
A true story from the underground railroad, 2008 caldecott honor book. Henry is born a slave one day around 1830 in the state of virginia. Edit the description on the pin to tell how the resource could be used. This craft uses the book as a starting point for a social studies unit on slavery and the underground. In just two pages, the artist convincingly conveys the painful and risktaking trip of mr. Nov 01, 2012 henry s freedom box book trailer duration. In this underground railroad lesson, students read the story henry s freedom box and discuss the plot, settings and characters. This riveting account is based on the true story of henry brown, a slave who literally mailed himself to freedom. Feb 07, 2017 henry s freedom box is based on the true story of henry brown s creative and courageous journey to freedom.
Henry box brown is the subject of a 2012 film, box brown, by director rob underhill. Henry box brown was one of the underground railroads most famous runaways, but his story is an unfamiliar one for many modern students. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine childrens books. Henrys master had been good to henry and his family. Henry box brown s ingenious design to ship himself in a box from slavery to freedom is portrayed in luminous illustrations. This book is a true account of the life of slave boy named henry and how he mailed himself to freedom. View book info and cumulative award history for henry s freedom box. The voice of the statue of liberty jane addams award book awards bon appetit. This is a comprehension quiz designed for 3rd and 4th graders based on the book. Nelson showed artistic talent at age 3 and began working. Henry s freedom box npr coverage of henry s freedom box by ellen levine and kadir nelson. See more ideas about henrys freedom box, freedom and workshop.
Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. This book was written by ellen levine and was beautifully illustrated by kadir nelson. I recommend henry s freedom box to both children and parents, and ill definitely be acquiring a copy for my own keeper shelf. Henry s freedom box craftivity or henry box browntitle. But when his family is sold, he risks everything for what he knows is right. Students explore the civil war by reading a children s book in class.
A true story from the underground railroad illustrated by kadir nelson, written by ellen levine scholastic press, an imprint of scholastic. Henry has always been a slave but got to stay with his family until one day he was given to another master. Henrys freedom box by ellen levine hardcover book the. Aug 12, 2016 each 3336 course member should pin one resource that could be used in conjunction with this book. Henry s freedom box is a tale based upon a true story of a slaves escape to freedom. When harriet tubman led her people to freedom caldecott honor book. Kadir nelson illustrated two caldecott honor books. Henry s freedom box is based on the true story of henry browns creative and courageous journey to freedom. Inspirational in its simplicity, henry s freedom box tells a moving story of one individual s strength of spirit. A true story from the underground railroad by ellen s.
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