Then, practice retelling the story in their own words. Students sort and stick on a sentence strip. Just print one page of post-its per group. This can be done independently or in groups. Then, label their sketches with key words from the text. On the movie reel, students sketch the five most important events from the story. Students practice the strategy of visualizing.Students analyze elements of plot by completing the “Somebody…Wanted… But…So… Then” graphic organizer.Photographs representing each vocabulary word.Infer vocabulary meaning and context clues graphic organizer.Vocabulary word cards - 5 from the story and 4 blank cards.There are tons of extras and extensions to be used after the lesson for more fun and learning!

large printable form of the essential question, student friendly objective, and questions to post for visual learners.post-its to print questions and place in book for easy reference during the lesson,.text-dependent questions (and scaffolding questions for each),.teacher guide with skill rationale/teacher language,.**Be sure to check out the preview of this lesson for a more in-depth look, including differentiated options for YOUR students!**įor the lesson, teacher resources include: At the end of the lesson, after students participate in discussion about how Henry solves his problem, they will be independently assessed by writing in response to the prompt: What theme can be inferred after reading Henry’s Freedom Box? Several differentiated assessment options are included. An optional graphic organizer/anchor chart option is included to collect evidence about Henry. Rigorous text dependent questions promote discussion, allowing students to Henry's actions as he seeks freedom.

Lesson Objective: Students will be able to determine the theme of Henry’s Freedom Box by analyzing how the character responds to the problem. A wide variety of book companion activities (including a differentiated nonfiction passage) can be done at a time that works best for your class! This download is loaded with options to customize for the perfect-fit lesson for your students. This comprehensive lesson plan is full of engaging opportunities to discuss the actions of Henry 'Box' Brown during his quest to be free.

This is a powerful read aloud to incorporate within your Black History Month instruction. Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine is a true story about a man who risks everything to escape to freedom.