Students may research or show what they have learned by writing different facts on the provided blank lines about each historical figure and term associated with the u. Curriculum connections for this online activity include. It also gives you a chance to catch a glimpse of their innermost thoughts and feelings. The underground railroad, by contrast, was personal. Challenge the whole group to discuss the moral issues e. Harriet tubman was an escaped slave who became a conductor on the underground railroad, leading slaves to freedom before the civil war, all while carrying a. Interested students complete a series of activities. Initially i found this book engrossing, and i also found the authors style of writing very creative. Dive into the latest pick for oprahs book club with these questions about colson whiteheads breathtaking novel.
The underground railroad, published in 2016, is the sixth novel by american author colson whitehead the alternate history novel tells the story of cora and caesar, two slaves in the southeastern united states during the 19th century, who make a bid for freedom from their georgia plantations by following the underground railroad, which the novel depicts as. Activity book discovering the underground railroad. After carefully reading through the information, test your knowledge of the underground rail. Underground railroad sites in indiana y, m, o, t indiana has a rich history of underground railroad operations. Aug 03, 2016 the underground railroad, the latest selection of oprah winfreys book club, chronicles the life of a teenage slave named cora, who flees the georgia plantation where she was born, risking. From the very start of the book cora comes across as a strong character. Harriet tubman and the underground railroad printable k. Kozbialhess explained that the purpose of the underground railroad t. Parents and teachers are encouraged to talk to children about the underground railroad and the materials presented in this booklet. For a wealth of student activities and resources about the underground railroad, see. Includes posting on a bulletin board, writing a secret letter, a harriet tubman web hunt, and a mapping activity. Feb 21, 2020 harriet tubman was an escaped slave who became a conductor on the underground railroad, leading slaves to freedom before the civil war, all while carrying a. We see that freedom is a perspective that changes with the person and the time. R a project that assists teachers and students who are studying the underground railroad has gone global with its own web site.
From slavery to freedom with 21 activities by mary kay carson isbn. William seward openly encouraged underground railroad activity while governor of new york and not so openly sheltered runaways in his basement while serving in the u. This gives the book a bit of dystopian feel, although this is an antebellum tale, with time appropriate technology. Set aside time for students to gather as a group and share and discuss their activity worksheet responses. The underground railroad is a choose your own learning experience that allows students to make a series of choices that affect their journey along the underground railroad. The visitor center features a museum store, information desk, research library and an exhibit space. After carefully reading through the information, test your knowledge of the underground railroad. After carefully reading through the information, test your knowledge of the underground railroad with the activities throughout the book. Really good stuff activity guide underground railroad. In colson whiteheads latest, the underground railroad is. The hidden history of the underground railroad tells a story that will surprise most readers. No one is sure where it originally got its name, but the underground part of the name comes from its secrecy and the railroad part of the name comes from the way it was used to transport people. This activity includes directions, cutouts, materials list, and book pages. Among its biggest surprises is that, despite the books subtitle, the.
The william still story grades 68 william still was an important yet not widely acknowledged figure in the underground railroad. The underground railroad teaching guide scholastic. The underground railroad, the latest selection of oprah winfreys book club, chronicles the life of a teenage slave named cora, who flees the georgia plantation where she was born, risking. The underground railroad leaves its tracks in history. It developed as a convergence of several different clandestine efforts. Train wall signs tin sign 20 x 30 cm hayes 15887 railroad train track crossing sign with flashing lights and sounds train parking only all others will be side tracked. The underground railroad, published in 2016, is the sixth novel by american author colson whitehead the alternate history novel tells the story of cora and caesar, two slaves in the southeastern united states during the 19th century, who make a bid for freedom from their georgia plantations by following the underground railroad, which the novel depicts as primarily a rail transport system in. Slideshows of important themes in american history with images and audio. See more ideas about underground railroad, black history and african american history. The storys main narrative, set in the southern united states during the slavery era the early 1800s, is introduced and occasionally interrupted. This growing endeavor is looking for new members, and what better time could there be to join than during this february, black his. The underground railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the united states during the early to mid19th century, and used by enslaved africanamericans to escape into free states and canada. Life is hell for all the slaves, but especially bad for cora.
Primary sources like interviews, photographs, and posters to help understand this historic time. Informational text 1, 4 this is a two page document that can be used with the graphic history book harriet tubman and the underground railroad. The underground railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses established in the united states during the early to mid19 century, and used by enslaved africanamericans to escape into free states and canada. The heroic struggles of the thousands of slaves who sought freedom through the underground railroad are vividly portrayed in this powerful activity book, as are the abolitionists, free blacks, and former slaves who helped them along the way. When you are done, ask yourself what you have learned about the people, places, and. Underground railroad book activity ms word document underground railroad direction sheet ms word document underground railroad lesson plan ms word document heroes of the underground railroad ms word document. The basic premise of this novel is that the underground railroad was just that a real physical underground railroad.
Get 10% off your first order at the scholastic store online when you sign up. They can click on accompanying images to read popups with more information. Underground railroad and the materials presented in this booklet. The storys main narrative, set in the southern united states during the slavery era the early 1800s, is. A time line, reading list, glossary, and listing of web sites for further exploration complete this activity book. Activity guide underground railroad quilt guide helping teachers make a difference 2005 really good stuff 18003661920. Explore maps to identify important differences between the north and south before the civil war. This secret network of escape routes and hiding places was established by. Sometimes, routes of the underground railroad were organized by abolitionists, people who opposed slavery.
The underground railroad is not actually a train operating along hidden railroad tracks. A great inclass or takehome activity for black history month. The first 70 pages of the underground railroad are beautifully written and painful to read, but there is a sense of having been here before. The underground railroad refers to the efforts of enslaved afri. The perilous lure of the underground railroad the new yorker. The railroad used many routes from states in the south, which supported slavery, to free states in the north and canada. This booklet is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Read the introduction and background information 2. The underground railroad was a network of people, african american as well as white, offering shelter and aid to escaped slaves from the south. This train conveys cora, caesar, and other escapees first to a south carolina also.
By the 1830s and 1840s, these laws were expanded in reaction to increased underground railroad activity. The underground railroad is a term for the covert network of people and places that assisted fugitive slaves as they escaped from slavery in the south. Students will make a judgment about the morality of the underground railroad. Junior ranger activity book discovering the underground railroad. The finished product is a lifttab book that students can.
Not literally a railroad, the workers both black and. The underground railroad provided the means by which an enslaved person could reach his her dream of freedom and all the possibilities that came with it. See more ideas about underground railroad, black history and black history month. The final item in our trio of publications is the discovering the underground railroad. Critical reading, writing historical fiction, decodingword identification, for a wealth of student activities and resources about the underground railroad, see. The secret history of the underground railroad the atlantic. Stage a oneact play where the two reverend kings meet. The underground railroad was the term used to describe a network of meeting places, secret routes, passageways and safe houses used by slaves in the u. Reverend william king, a white presbyterian minister, founded and supervised the community of elgin, the last stop on the underground railroad for many slaves from america. Established in the early 1800s and aided by people involved in the abolitionist movement, the. In this book, the underground railroad is just that. Meet a woman who escaped from slavery and risked her life to guide hundreds more to freedom.
All activities underground railroad student activity. The five intermediate or middleschool based lesson plans targeting grades 68 are intended to expand and appreciate a better understanding about the work done on the underground railroad from a. It developed as a convergence of several different. Ive collected 4 openended art activities that will help you get to know your. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. The underground railroad for kids is an inspiring story of brave people compelled to act in the face of injustice, risking their livelihoods, their families, and. Books for kids about the underground railroad scholastic. Other examples of neoslave narratives include octavia butlers kindred, toni morrisons beloved, marlon james the book. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide. Please put your comments for the underground railroad book club discussion questions in the comment area below. The exact dates of its existence are not known, but it operated from the late 18th century to the civil war. The underground railroad pulitzer prize winner by colson. It was a name given to the way that people escaped. Complete a coded letter using some of the secret language of the underground railroad.
The questions, discussion topics, and suggestions for further reading that follow are designed to enhance your groups discussion of the underground railroad, a triumph of a novel by colson whitehead. From slavery to freedom with 21 activities for kids series 9781556525544. Aug 14, 2016 the underground railroad is not, in whiteheads novel, the secret network of passageways and safe houses used by runaway slaves to reach the free north from their slaveholding states. The underground railroad is an example of a neoslave narrative, a term coined by ishmael reed that refers to a work of literature written in the contemporary era that is set during the slavery era and tells the story from the perspective of enslaved characters. Underground railroad book videos interactive whiteboard ready. Activities, online and offline, that investigate the people, places, and events of the 1800s. The underground railroad book club discussion questions. The interactive slideshow with audio lets students read a short article at each stop.
Most widespread during the three decades prior to the civil war, this activity primarily took place in the regions bordering slave states, with the ohio river being the center of much of the. Harriet tubman underground railroad activity key common core standards. They can click on accompanying images to read popups with more. Students will assemble this informative lifttab book about harriet tubman and the underground railroad and learn how slaves escaped to freedom. The underground railroad for kids is an inspiring story of brave people compelled to act in the face of injustice, risking their livelihoods, their families, and their lives in the name of freedom. Really good stuff activity guide underground railroad quilt guide. And the journey was far more dangerous than a ride on any train. Many escaped slaves traveled across the hoosier state in the years prior to and during the civil war. The william still story is a production of 90th parallel productions ltd in association with rogers broadcasting limited and wned. The underground railroad was the network used by enslaved black americans to obtain their freedom in the 30 years before the civil war 18601865.
The underground railroad national geographic society. Everything you need teacher guides, units, lessons, writing activities, interactives, and book resources for grades k12. Slavery, underground railroad, abolitionists and harriet tubman, civil war. The scheme was assisted by abolitionists and others sympathetic to the cause of the escapees. Throughout this activity, students will find poignant and vivid primary. Ex slave and founder of the underground railroad, harriet tubman far left. After carefully reading through the information, test your knowledge of the underground rail road with the activities throughout the book. But whitehead, whose eclectic body of work encompasses novels zone one, 2011, etc. Please put your comments for the underground railroad book club discussion questions in the comment area below discussion questions. Find a compilation of all the interactive activities within the student activity the underground railroad. Addys craft book american girl in 1864, addy made crafts like hooked rugs and shadow puppets, and so can you with this craft book.
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