Follow the drinking gourd is one of the more lengthy books that i have read so far this semester. Follow the drinking gourd discussion guide scholastic. The one black boy is following the drinking gourd big dipper to find his way north to freedom. Valerie showers crescenz brilee music publishing this lazy swing setting in 128 time is a history lesson in song for twopart choirs. Follow the drinking gourd traditional spiritual sung by. In code, the drinking gourd stood for the big dipper, the wellknown constellation which it resembles. However, the authenticity of the legend is disputed. Follow the drinking gourd was first published in 1928 texas folklore society but had been collected by h. Many families use fiar for all but the grammarreading and math, and others use it in conjunction with other resources. Tommy learns that his father has hidden the family in the barn until he can take them across the river at night. Have students study the faces of the runaway slaves as illustrated in the book. Follow the drinking gourd is a multicultural book, as it centers around a typically underrepresented group in literature africanamericans. When tommys father comes home, they hide the runaways in a. Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter librarything.
Written by peg leg joe it is an ingenious song that was taught from slave to slave, slave camp to slave camp, describing how and when to get to freedom canada. The river bank makes a very good road, the dead trees show you the way, left foot, peg foot, traveling on follow the drinking gourd. He would help the slave owner around the plantation but then at night he would teach the slaves who worked on the plantation a song that would lead them to freedom. Jun 09, 1970 this book is a great entry way into slavery for children. I watch it after reading the short chapter book the drinking gourd. The drinking gourd is another name for the big dipper asterism. They follow it, for it always points to the north star, which can guide them north as they travel at night, the safest time. The underground railroad meant freedom for many in the years before emancipation, and it had a map. Minneapolis planetarium amazing stargazing activity book follow the drinking gourd 7 ritter planetariumbrooks observatory. This sampler includes representative versions that demonstrate the different ways the song has been performed for over 50 years. When tommys father comes home, they hide the runaways in a hay wagon and drive them to the river.
This book can give children the scaffolding they need to begin to learn about such a large and complex topic. While the song may be an honest historical reference, the origin and context remain a mystery. G d em bm theres another river on the other side, em bm em follow the drinking gourd. According to legend, the song was used by a conductor of the underground railroad, called peg leg joe, to guide some fugitive slaves. Follow the drinking gourd is a book featured in five in a row, a literaturebased unit study curriculum. The lyrics gave secret directions that were taught to the slaves by a one legged sailor named peg leg joe. April 1981 edition entitled highlights of the civil war 18611865. Follow the drinking gourd, follow the drinking gourd for the old man is awaitin to carry you to freedom follow the drinking gourd when the sun goes back. Additionally, it is historical fiction and realistic fiction as it recounts the plight that many a family of slaves follows instructions from an inconspicuous folksong to make a break for freedom. The teacher will need a copy of jeanette winters book follow the drinking gourd optional resource. That map is a song called follow the drinking gourd.
Winters story begins with a pegleg sailor who aidsslaves on their escape on the underground railroad. Follow the drinking gourd night sky stories kindle edition. This is a story about the underground railroad in the precivil war days of 1840 when africans began to break the cruel. Follow the drinking gourd postvisit packet ritter planetariumbrooks observatory mail stop 1 the univ. See more ideas about underground railroad, five in a row and black history. Read the book follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter. A copy of the song, follow the drinking gourd, you can play for the students. Indian summer, illustrated by anita lobel, and the one bad thing about father, illustrated by. In this follow up activity, students will complete a cause and effect diagram identifying causes and effects for events in the story. The old man is a waiting for to carry you to freedom, follow the drinking gourd.
Now the river bank makes a mighty good road, the dead trees will show you the way. Pancake episode tootoo boy cartoon animation for children comedy show for kids duration. Roger mcguinn follow the drinking gourd lyrics genius. Parks, an entomologist and amateur folklorist, in the 1910s. I planned to row follow the drinking gourd in february since its black history month emphasizing civil rights and treating others with love and kindness. When the sun goes back and the first quail calls, follow the drinking gourd the old man is waitin for to carry you to freedom follow the drinking gourd. Buy a cheap copy of follow the drinking gourd book by jeanette winter. Sometimes the pictures give more details of the story than the words do. The teacher will need a copy of jeanette winters book follow the drinking gourd. We are actually currently singing this in choirthats why i transcribed this and uploaded it. Reading excerpts from the book will graphically illustrate to the students how slaves traveled on slave ships, and provide accurate historical information on the issue of slavery in america. Follow the drinking gourd is an african american folk song first published in 1928.
Sep 01, 1993 follow the drinking gourd is a multicultural book, as it centers around a typically underrepresented group in literature africanamericans. Follow the drinking gourd the drinking gourd alludes to the hollowed out gourd used by slaves and other rural americans as a water dipper. Poem activity worksheet is suitable for 2nd 5th grade. Looking through the lenses of history this book has a lot of appeal, it brings to the for front the movement of the underground rail road and makes it into a story of a single family. The drinking gourd referred to the constellation known as the big dipper which guided them northward along waterways and mountain passes. Other verses go into greater detail about following the river banks and which way to go as they head north. The slaves would sing this in hope that the drinking gourd or the big dipper would lead them to the land of the free. Each year when the quails migrated south, the slaves were told to begin their journey northward, which entailed crossing the unnavigable ohio river. Em now the river ends between two hills, follow the drinking gourd. Reading questions multiple choice and short answer. Folklore has it that slaves in the united states used it as a point of reference so they would not get lost. The narrative then focuses on one slave family, molly, james and isaiah, about to be broken up through the sale of their father.
Chorus follow the drinking gourd, follow the drinking gourd for the old man is awaitin to carry you to freedom follow the drinking gourd. Monjo 19241978 won the national book award for poor richard in france but is perhaps best remembered for his book the drinking gourd. Follow the drinking gourd follow the drinking gourd arr. Videogyan kids shows cartoon animation for kids recommended for you. While working for plantation owners, peg leg joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd the big dipper. The asterism is laid the asterism is laid out in such a way that it is always seen in the north sky. The river bed makes a mighty fine road, dead trees to show you the way and its left foot, peg foot, traveling on follow the drinking gourd. Follow the drinking gourd picture book about how slaves used the north star and the big dipper drinking gourd constellation in the underground railroad by jeanette winter cobblestone a history magazine for young people. The river ends between two hills, follow the drinking gourd. Then we do a discussion about the differences between the book and movie main character of the book is a boy, etc. Published by user, 19 years ago i used this book to help fulfill a story project requirement for my childrens literature class at kent state university.
Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter is a great picture book about the underground railroad. The river bank makes a mighty good road, dead trees will show you the way, and the left foot, peg foot, traveling on, just you follow the drinking gourd. While working forplantation owners, peg leg joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinkinggourd the big dipper. Follow the drinking gourd sheet music download free in. Love in action was a continuous theme throughout this row. Follow the drinking gourd is a historical fiction book about slavery. When the sun comes back and the first quail calls, follow the drinking gourd. Search follow the drinking gourd sheet music at jw pepper. Follow the drinking gourdafrican american spiritual. An old white sailor named peg leg joe wanted to help free the slaves. Follow the drinking gourd was supposedly used by engineers in the underground railroad to direct slaves to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd follow the drinking gourd for the old man is waitin to carry you to freedom follow the drinking gourd.
We started reading this book around valentines day. A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the songs directions. Aquilas drinking gourd, pamela dell, tradition books, 2003, excelsior, mn. Follow the drinking gourd, told by morgan freeman with music by taj mahal. A couple, their son, and two others make their escapeby following the songs directions. The words on each page is a guideline for each picture. The true story of follow the drinking gourd casandersdotnet. Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter scholastic. This engagingly illustrated picture book tells the story of peg leg joe. Other verses go into greater detail about following the. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sep 29, 2016 the drinking gourd is another name for the bi g d i ppe r a s t e ri s m. Used in this context it is a code name for the big dipper star formation, which points to polaris, the pole star, and north. Follow the drinking gourd click link above and then click on mp3 link on webpage to hear song follow the drinking gourd.
Also useful for an adult faith discussion on liberation theology. The title of this inspiring story is the title of an important folk song from a troubled part of our nations history. This book is a great entry way into slavery for children. According to legend, the song follow the drinking gourd was used by a conductor of. Follow the drinking gourd great falls school music. For the old man is waiting to carry you to freedom. It is a book that depicts the underground railroad through the tale of two boys. Winters story begins with a pegleg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the underground railroad. Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter overdrive. More on genius follow the drinking gourd track info. Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter, paperback.
Legend has it that follow the drinking gourd was a code song that helped slaves escape by way of the underground railroad. Follow the drinking gourd is a hit with 2nd graders. However you choose to perform it, follow the drinking gourd will provide you with an excellent singing opportunity, along with a fascinating page from american history. The drinking gourd itself refers to the big dipper constellation, and each subsequent line refers to a location and or time of year. A em follow the drinking gourd, a em follow the drinking gourd, g d em bm for the old man is a waitin for to carry you to freedom, em bm em follow the drinking gourd. The ensemble accompanying it includes several types of guitar, banjo, and a virtuoso harmonica player. Richie havens follow the drinking gourd lyrics genius. Follow the drinking gourd has been recorded almost 200 times. The weavers listen first commercially released recording of the song. Print and download in pdf or midi follow the drinking gourd.
In this poem activity, learners read a selection, follow the drinking gourd, then read about the background of the selection and complete a related crossword puzzle. For the old man is waiting for to carry you to freedom, if you follow the drinking gourd. Left foot, peg foot, traveling on, follow the drinking gourd. For the old man is awaiting for to carry you to freedom if you follow the drinking gourd. The riverbank makes a very good road, the dead trees will show you the way. They are following the drinking gourd, a constellation in the northern sky that points the way to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd book authorstream presentation. Follow the drinking gourd when the sun goes back and the. Follow the drinking gourd kindle edition by winter. Rich paintings interpret the strong storyin a clean, primitive. Follow the drinking gourd paperback by jeanette winter a great story of following directions if you look at its simplest form. This book activity guide is designed to go with the book follow the drinking gourd, story and pictures by jeanette winter.
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