Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad

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demonstrate an understanding of appropriate listening behaviour by adapting active listening strategies to suit a range of situations, including work in groups Prior to this lesson students will have a base knowledge understanding of equity, freedom and slavery. This lesson will introduce the idea of escape and the underground railroad in North America for subsequent lessons to build upon

Weatherford, Carole Boston. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom. Illus. by Kadir Nelson. Hyperion/Jump at the Sun, 2006. ISBN-13: 9780786851751Observation– I will observe my students and take Anecdotal notes to indicate who is a respectful listener, and is thoughtfully able to compose a question, as per the language curriculum. Understanding cause and effect is a key comprehension and language skill. The text structure of Henry's Freedom Box includes several examples of cause and effect relationships, making it easy to use as a springboard for modeling or independent practice. Anecdotal notes will be taken to indicate who is a respectful listener, and on the depth of student comments, questions and peer discussions. I will use this form of assessment to get an idea of what students think and how they see the world, and so that that I can start to lay the foundation of what this unit needs to touch on

The book was written by Ellen Levine. It was illustrated by Kadir Nelson. What genre is Henry’s Freedom Box? identify a range of purposes for listening in a variety of situations, formal and informal, and set goals related to specific listening tasks B1.1 engage actively in drama exploration and role play, with a focus on examining issues and themes in fiction and non-fiction sources from diverse communities, times, and places When it comes to writing lesson plans and finding activities for Henry’s Freedom Box, we’ve already done all of the heavy lifting for you.A3. Understanding Context: demonstrate an understanding of significant experiences of, and major changes and aspects of life in, various historical and contemporary communities in Canada

Very small introduction to Underground Railroad – a system of paths, safe houses, secret codes, etc. to obtaining freedom across north America and beyond I will then share some pictures from my iPad/Apple TV connection of other ways people escaped to freedom (eg. church pews, boxes, mail, etc.)A BIG box – minds on – to encourage students to think about the ways people were willing to go to obtain freedom McCully, Emily Arnold. The Escape of Oney Judge: Martha Washington’s Slave Finds Freedom. Farrar, 2007. ISBN-13: 9780374322250 use speaking skills and strategies appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes;

Johnson, Dolores. Now Let Me Fly: The Story of a Slave Family. Macmillan, 1993. ISBN-13: 9780027476996 Student A – will sit next to peer models and be given copies of the text to help guide him. He will highlight text evidence that exhibits Henry’s bravery in his pursuit of freedom to help guide him compose a question We will share some written thoughts and ideas aloud on the carpet, and once shared aloud (and approved), we will have a discussion about its value to the Wall, and add the card to the Freedom Wall Nelson’s illustrations, always powerful and nuanced, depict the evolution of a self-possessed child into a determined and fearless young man." – Catherine Threadgill, School Library Journal

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view and compare their ideas and add to their perspectives through a gallery walk of a Freedom Wall Students will reflect on the fact that this is a true story with real life significance and consequences Finish by having the students look at the Freedom Wall in a gallery walk and reflect alone or in a Think, Pair, Share Hey there! I’m Jodi. I am a National Board Certified teacher with 17 years of experience in the classroom.