Underground to canada was recognized by the childrens book center as one of the 50 best books of all time in canada. Environmental education resources to commemorate earth days 50th anniversary. The book also contains information on the author, a list of the main people involved in the underground railroad, things to do and things to think about. Julilly worked on a plantation in virginia with her mammy sally. Underground to canada study guide by mariehelen goyetche literature study elementary the literature kit in this literature kit, the novel is divided by chapters or sections and feature reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. Throughout her career, she was profoundly affected by civil rights issues, which informed works such as days of terror, white mist, and underground to canada. With this note ccme attempts to provide information on ulc updates, replacements and withdrawals since publication of the code. Our comprehensive resource saves time with useful and detailed activities in a range of styles, from vocabulary, multiple choice and short answer. Every day that she spends huddled in the slave traders wagon travelling south or working on the brutal new plantation, she thinks about the land where it is possible to be free, a. Sims, is very cruel and whips people for hardly a reason. Original research, new developments and case studies in rock mechanics and. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy.
Barbara smucker was one of canadas bestknown and bestloved authors of fiction for children and young adults. I have included an audio version of the novel for those students who have difficulty reading on their own. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with. A resource focuses on the first chapter of barbara smuckers book underground to canada, and includes 10 vocabulary words. She won multiple awards for her work, including the vicky metcalf award, the canada council childrens literature prize, and. Underground to canada is a complete 55 page novel study guide. Students have been reading underground to canada over the past few weeks. The underground man the unnamed paradoxical narrator of the story who is addressing an imaginary audience liza the prostitute whom the underground man befriended and then cruelly rejected anton antonich syetochkin the underground mans immediate superior from whom he borrowed money and whom he visited when he needed to embrace humanity. What are some figurative language examples from the book. Underground to canada is an historical novel for young readers by barbara smucker. Pupils study the history of the united states in the 1800s, including the issue of slavery. A resource focuses on the first chapter of barbara smuckers bookunderground to canada,and includes 10 vocabulary words, comprehension questions, and an activity to create sentences with similes. Shes been working on the riley plantation her entire life. Liza is a caring girl, despite her crippled abilities.
Kathleen rowe memorial public school, whitby,ontario, canada. Cdc and state and local guidelines to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and practice. Taken away from her mother by a ruthless slave trader, all julilly has left is the dream of freedom. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on one or two chapters of underground to canada and is. Underground to canada chapters 11 and 12 find the words that fit these clues. What are some figurative language examples from the book underground to canada. The underground man, our firstperson narrator, begins by telling us how hateful and unattractive he is. Character list cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Though all slaves knew they had to work even though he was gone, though there was a sign put up in front of the slave quarters saying that a slave buyer is coming to buy slaves to put on another plantation. This adventure describes the bravery of two young slaves who escaped on the underground railroad to canada. She would work all day trying not to get beaten further. It seems hes been living underground for 20 years, unable to act in any way because hes so intelligent he can debunk any justification for doing so.
I have included a movie trailer for those who are interested. Underground to canada chapters 1119 flashcards quizlet. This novel study is 66 pages in length and packed with printable assignments including. Her dad got bitten by a snake and died on the day she was born.
Easy to use, the resources are divided into sections. The guide is presented chapterbychapter and includes the following distinct sections. Julilly had loved massa hensens plantation and lived there since the day she was born. A lot of courage and effort was required, in order to undertake under those conditions, the activities of an underground. Huida a canada underground to canada noguer juvenil spanish edition spanish paperback march 23, 2010 by barbara smucker author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Novel study study guide is suitable for 5th 8th grade. Now that there is no where for the slaves to stay, they have to be sold to slave traders. So if any of you have read this book, it would be great of you could give me a few examples of each. International journal of rock mechanics and mining sciences. Rewrite the story with a third child taken on the journey. It was a television movie created in 1994, but it includes many of the same characters and themes of underground to canada. We need to give one simile, personification, and metaphors. Understand the importance of freedom and what lengths people will go to achieve it.
Underground to canada is a horrendously whitewashed narrative of slavery about kind whites who help runaway slaves get to benevolent canada, while presenting slavery to be some kind of marginally cruel bootcamp. It is a very heartwarming book towards slaves and really makes you feel like you are there with her through the scary parts and when she finally reaches canada. This 55 page curriculum unit can be used in a variety of ways. Easytouse, the resources are divided into sections. Barbara smucker was one of canada s bestknown and bestloved authors of fiction for children and young adults. The protagonist of underground to canada is a twelveyearold slave girl, julilly. This book is a wonderful story of a 12 year old girl who escapes to canada. Liza, as they attempt to escape from slavery using the underground railroad of the 19th century. Underground to canada by barbara smucker chapter 1 before you read the chapter. Chapter 1 event 2 mammy sally tells julilly about canada. According to scholastic canada, underground to canada is rated at a grade 5 reading level making it an ideal book to read.
Underground to canada by barbara smucker by jacinda fraser. Rock mechanics results from the underground research laboratory, canada. Every day that she spends huddled in the slave traders wagon travelling south or working on the brutal new plantation, she thinks about the land where it is possible to be free, a land she and her friend liza may reach someday. Underground to canada chapter 17 19 flashcards quizlet. Chapter 1 event 1 word spread that a slave trader from deep south was coming to masa hensons plantation to buy slaves. We learned quite a bit about the underground railroad. Older readers may notice the simplified plotting and some plausibility gaps, but in general a wellwritten story. Based partially on a true story, the novel is set in the united states and canada in the years leading up to the american civil war and depicts the hard lives of. The teachers section provides a summary of the story along. Underground storage tank systems containing petroleum and allied petroleum products pn 26 this code references underwriters laboratories of canada ulc standards which are periodically updated. Massa lester massa ross massa hensen massa sims previous.
The story surrounds julilly and liza, who with their friends, lester and adam, escape from a life of slavery on a cotton plantation in the deep south. Pathways components especially management and word study remain. Underground to canada timeline created by shayaanmiddle. Literature opens new insights into life and language. Underground to canada barbara smucker mariehelen goyetche. Underground to canada by barbara smucker librarything. The first time i read underground to canada, i was eight years old. It was first published in canada in 1977 and published in the united states the following year as runaway to freedom. Vocabulary words from underground to canada chapters 1119 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
Underground to canada by barbara smucker overdrive. When massa hensen gets sick, and the plantation gets run down, massa hensen and missy hensen leave town. While we understand that many people are suffering and seeking psychedelic treatments, sometimes out of desperation for. Aligned to your state standards and written to blooms taxonomy, each chapter is. Jan 01, 1978 the first time i read underground to canada, i was eight years old. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates tpts content guidelines. Reading this book was an eye opener on something that was part of canada s history as well as the usa. Each chapter of the novel study focuses on one or two chapters of underground to canada and is comprised of four different activities. The underground in the zhetel ghetto by shalom gerling in pinkes zhetel, p.
In this novel underground to canada by barbara smucker the plot summary is about a little girl named julilly who is a black slave and is separated from her mother when she is taken to a different place to work called the reilly plantation. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Though scholars warn that tales of the underground railroad have. Below is a comprehensive list of all assignments and handouts included in the novel study. Underground to canada is a book about a girl named julilly. Reading this book was an eye opener on something that was part of canadas history as well as the usa. Continuity of government cog is the principle of establishing defined procedures that allow a government to continue its essential operations in case of a catastrophic event such as nuclear war cog was developed by the british government before and during world war ii to counter threats, such as that of the luftwaffe bombing during the battle of britain. They discover that the underground railroad was a network of people and hiding places in the united states and canada, set up to help escaping.
How the law doesnt allow slavery there and when you travel. Ontario and learn about reverend josiah henson, the inspiration for. Underground to canada is the historical story of freedom and survival told through the eyes of two young girls. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Start studying underground to canada chapter 17 19. Underground to canada timeline timetoast timelines. June lilly julilly is a 12 year old slave in the novel underground to canada.
Before you read, vocabulary, comprehension questions including many higherlevel thinking questions. Become familiar with julilly and her family with true or false questions. Underground to canada barbara smucker read book online. We, at psychedelics today, have been receiving a lot of requests from people asking for instructions on how to obtain drugs, or for us to connect them with people offering underground services. See more ideas about underground railroad, harriet tubman and teaching social studies. Underground to canada literature unit by coachs corner tpt. Kathleen rowe memorial public school, whitby,ontario,canada.
The next morning, massa jeb hensen was taking by his wife to see a doctor for his checkup. Underground to canada is an excellent introduction to a period of history that everyone should learn about. The underground in the zhetel ghetto the holocaust. Next friday, june 1, we will have our final novel test. Identify which character said the provided statements. Underground to canada is story about this women, her life as a slave, and her journey to escape from it. This novel study provides a teacher and student section with a variety of activities, discussion questions and answer key to create a. Help children enjoy good books and learn foundational reading and literature skills with this literature kit from classroom complete press. Black people, slavory, and seperation, based on a book. This underground to canada literature unit, based on the novel by barbara smucker. I read this book twice, and i cant normally do that with books i read. The thought of somebody taking a human being, a young child no less, away from her mother so she can be sold like livestock and worked without pay, is a disgusting concept to say the least.
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