Citation:
Keats, E. J. (1965). John henry: An american legend. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
Summary:
Ezra Keats' John Henry includes his version of the legend as well as his original illustrations. Students will definitely take note of the illustrations in this text - they are bold, vibrant, and abundant. Keats' version of John Henry's story follows John Henry as a child (born with a hammer in his hand), until his death after defeating the steam drill. Keats' eye-catching illustrations, fast-paced story, and heavy emphasis on determination and willpower makes this text a great choice for the classroom.
Lesson Activity:
SC State Standards:
Keats, E. J. (1965). John henry: An american legend. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
Summary:
Ezra Keats' John Henry includes his version of the legend as well as his original illustrations. Students will definitely take note of the illustrations in this text - they are bold, vibrant, and abundant. Keats' version of John Henry's story follows John Henry as a child (born with a hammer in his hand), until his death after defeating the steam drill. Keats' eye-catching illustrations, fast-paced story, and heavy emphasis on determination and willpower makes this text a great choice for the classroom.
Lesson Activity:
SC State Standards:
Social Studies Standard 2-1 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural contributions made by people from the various regions of the United States.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2.1 -The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.
ELA Indicator 2 - 1.1 - Analyze the details that support the expression of the main idea in a given literary text.
Lesson Objectives:
The student will find evidence in the text to support the main idea.
Materials:
1. A copy of John Henry by Ezra Keats for every student.
2. Light bulb outlines on white paper - the teacher should pre-cut the light bulbs out for the students to write on.
3. Writing and drawing supplies - crayons, markers, pencils, etc.
Procedures:
1. TTW talk to students about "main idea" in literature.
2. After discussing with the class and providing examples, TTW read aloud the text to the class.
3. TTW initiate a discussion about what they believe to be the main idea of John Henry. The teacher should provide support for the students during this task. One possible main idea could be that through hard work and determination, anything is possible.
4. After the class has settled on a main idea, the teacher will ask the students why they believe this. What is in the story that makes us think this is the main idea? At this time, TTW guide the students to see that the events that take place in the story create the main idea. TTW point out a specific instance in the text that supports the main idea.
5. After providing the students with several examples, TTW group the students into small groups.
6. The students will work together to look through the text for more support of the main idea (The teacher should be providing support for the groups at this time).
7. When the group locates a sentence that supports the main idea, they will write the sentence on the main idea light bulb. The students will be allowed to draw an illustration on the light bulb to depict the sentence as well.
8. After the students have filled out several light bulbs, TTW talk with the class about what the groups have come up with. TTW place the finished light bulbs on the "Main Idea" bulletin board.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2.1 -The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.
ELA Indicator 2 - 1.1 - Analyze the details that support the expression of the main idea in a given literary text.
Lesson Objectives:
The student will find evidence in the text to support the main idea.
Materials:
1. A copy of John Henry by Ezra Keats for every student.
2. Light bulb outlines on white paper - the teacher should pre-cut the light bulbs out for the students to write on.
3. Writing and drawing supplies - crayons, markers, pencils, etc.
Procedures:
1. TTW talk to students about "main idea" in literature.
2. After discussing with the class and providing examples, TTW read aloud the text to the class.
3. TTW initiate a discussion about what they believe to be the main idea of John Henry. The teacher should provide support for the students during this task. One possible main idea could be that through hard work and determination, anything is possible.
4. After the class has settled on a main idea, the teacher will ask the students why they believe this. What is in the story that makes us think this is the main idea? At this time, TTW guide the students to see that the events that take place in the story create the main idea. TTW point out a specific instance in the text that supports the main idea.
5. After providing the students with several examples, TTW group the students into small groups.
6. The students will work together to look through the text for more support of the main idea (The teacher should be providing support for the groups at this time).
7. When the group locates a sentence that supports the main idea, they will write the sentence on the main idea light bulb. The students will be allowed to draw an illustration on the light bulb to depict the sentence as well.
8. After the students have filled out several light bulbs, TTW talk with the class about what the groups have come up with. TTW place the finished light bulbs on the "Main Idea" bulletin board.
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