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Henry’s Freedom Box and Pink and Say
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Henry’s Freedom Box
Before Reading…
Focus Skill: Cause and Effect
During Reading…
After Reading…
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|Henry’s master was very ill. | |
| |Henry met Nancy and they walked along the streets talking. |
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|Henry’s wife, Nancy, and their children were sold to a new master. | |
| |He made it to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was finally free! |
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Cause and Effect
Henry’s Freedom Box
Before Reading…
Focus Skill: Characterization
During Reading…
After Reading…
Characterization
In the bubble map below, use adjectives to describe the main character. In the two boxes, use evidence from the story to support the characteristic you chose for the bubble the arrow points to.
Comprehension Questions
1. Explain why you think slaves were not allowed to celebrate birthdays.
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2. What type of figurative language is used in the sentence below?
“They are torn from the trees like slave children are torn from their families.”
a. metaphor b. personification c. simile d. onomatopoeia
3. Which sentence below describes the type of worker Henry was?
a. Henry had to be told over and over by the boss to get to work.
b. Henry was good at his job because he did was he was suppose to do.
c. Henry would spend his days daydreaming as he worked.
4. Which clues in the story let you know that Henry was excited about meeting Nancy?
a. Henry jumped for joy at meeting a new friend.
b. Henry went away singing after meeting Nancy.
c. Henry went away humming after meeting Nancy.
5. Nancy was worried about her children being sold. Explain why Nancy would be worried about her children being sold to a new master.
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6. Which word best describes how Henry felt in the sentence below?
“Henry twisted tobacco leaves. His heart twisted in his chest.”
a. happy b. nervous c. worried d. upset
Pink and Say
Before Reading…
Focus Skill: Fact/Opinion
During Reading…
After Reading…
Cause and Effect
|Fact |Opinion |
|Pink carried Say to his home to get well. | |
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| |Moe Moe Bay was very kind to Say. |
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|Pink and Say decided to go back and fight in the war. | |
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| |Pink was the greatest friend Say ever had! |
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Pink and Say
Before Reading…
Focus Skill: Characterization
During Reading…
After Reading…
Characterization
In the bubble map below, use adjectives to describe the main character. In the two boxes, use evidence from the story to support the characteristic you chose for the bubble the arrow points to.
Comprehension Questions
1. Pink was willing to help Say, who was a stranger, fighting for the other side. What does this tell you about Pink?
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2. Use the context clues in the sentence below to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
“I remember sloggin’ through streams.”
a. crawl b. wading c. splashing d. running
3. What would happen if marauders found the boys?
a. They would take them as prisoners of war.
b. They would ask them questions and let them go.
c. They would capture them and then kill them.
4. Pink feels very strongly about this fight. Explain why.
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5. Which event happens after Moe Moe Bay is killed?
a. Pink and Say are determined to go back and fight for Moe’s sake.
b. Pink and Say decide to stay on the plantation to live.
c. Pink and Say decide to run way to a new place to live.
6. Explain how the mood of the story changes throughout the book.
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Vocabulary:
• master-a man who rules others or has control over others.
• slave-a person owned by another.
• beckoned-to summon by gesture.
• pried-to raise or move.
Make a Connection:
Imagine how you would feel if your family was taken away from you and you never saw them again.
Be on the lookout…
for examples of cause and effect events within the story. Remember: The cause is why something happens. The effect is the result.
Individual Activity:
After reading the story, complete the cause and effect chart on the next page.
Make a Connection:
Do you have a best friend? Why is this person your best friend?
Vocabulary:
• fierce-violent
• lodged-to stick firmly
• inconsolable-unable to make you feel less sad.
Be on the lookout…
for examples of fact and opinion from the story. Remember: Facts are true and can be proven. Opinions are what you believe and cannot be proven.
Individual Activity:
After reading the story, complete the fact/opinion chart on the next page.
Vocabulary:
• fierce-violent
• lodged-to stick firmly
• inconsolable-unable to make you feel less sad.
Make a Connection:
Do you have a hero? Explain why this person is your hero.
Individual Activity:
After reading the story, complete the character web and comprehension questions on the next page.
Be on the lookout…
for the character traits of Pink or Say. Also, look for evidence from the story to support each trait.
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Vocabulary:
• master-a man who rules others or has control over others.
• slave-a person owned by another.
• beckoned-to summon by gesture.
• pried-to raise or move.
Make a Connection:
What do you see yourself doing when you become an adult?
Be on the lookout…
for character traits of Henry “Box” Brown. Also, look for evidence from the story to support each trait.
Individual Activity:
After reading the story, complete the character web and comprehension questions on the next page.
Henry “Box” Brown
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