Jackie was a grandson of a southern slave and a son of a poor sharecropper. When jackie was a little boy, he was inspired to play sports by his brother. Jackie robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the american major leagues during the 20th century. The book explores robinson s life, from his birth in georgia in 1919 through his death in connecticut in 1972. About for books i am jackie robinson ordinary people change world complete. Hanson for pages 14 and 15 of promises to keep by sharon robinson. Reading homework unit 2 lessons 915 kyrene school district.
A baseball icon, his number was retired across mlb in 1997. It is also a stirring testament to the promise of the united states. A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider. Be sure to include a drawing to show what the word means and write its definition on the back of each card. We frequently hear about jackie robinson as the baseball icon who broke racial barriers in a. He stood strong when tested, and what didnt break him, made him stronger. In the book readers learn not only about his baseball career but also about how he broke boundaries in the civil rights movement. Teachers can download a pdf guide with tips for using the jackie robinson featured historical figure pages in the classroom books. If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v.
A biography of baseball legend jackie robinson, the first african american to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter. Jul 06, 2012 rickey recruited jackie robinson, a former army lieutenant and exceptional athlete who had played numerous sports at ucla, to initiate his great experiment. How jackie robinson changed america ebook by sharon robinson author a warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider. Write an imagined radiotv interview with him, where you would introduce his achievements in life, especially the nonsports ones to the audience, and would ask him questions, writing his imagined. Down and promises to keep jackie and rachel robinson and their three children left to right, 1956. In spite of warnings that this would be difficult, robinson agrees. How jackie robinson changed america in this wonderful biography,sharon robinson shares her father with us as a daughter who held her father in high regard not only for his achievements in breaking the color barrier in baseball, but also for his hard won victories in politics, busines, civil rights and as a family man.
Invite students to share one way that they worked toward a similar learning target in. Promises to keep reminds us what made him a champion. Jackie robinson foundation 75 varick street, 2nd floor new york, new york 1001917 attn. The author explores the circumstances surrounding jackie robinson s breakthrough. Of course, she stresses all the positive aspects of her fathers character, but this is not meant to be a completely. Later that year, branch rickey who was the president and general manager of the brooklyn dodgers signed jackie robinson to a. Apr 01, 2010 jackie robinson s daughter weaves interesting narrative about her fathers baseball career, family life and political activism with beautiful photographs and handwritten correspondence to create an unforgettable read. Why was jackie robinson chosen to be the first african american in major league baseball mlb. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It follows the same routine from previous lessons of reading for the gist and builds on students understanding of summarizing informational texts from the first half of the unit. Jackie robinson was a worldclass example of emotional maturity and selfcontrol. Get ebooks promises to keep how jackie robinson changed america on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Told from the unique perspective of robinson s only daughter, this intimate and uplifting book includes photos from the robinson family archieves and family letters never before published. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson on april 12, 1947, my father, jack roosevelt robinson, stepped out of the.
Nobody in sports had ever faced the sort of pressure, and abuse, that jackie robinson did when he took the field for the first time in a brooklyn uniform on april 15, 1947. Jackie robinson jackie robinson was born on january 31, 1919 in cairo, georgia. The book follows jackie robinson s life from childhood to his retirement from baseball and describes the challenges he faced both in his personal life and his professional life. Jackie robinson s daughter tells the story of her fathers life and accomplishments, paying particular attention to the profound effect he had on american culture.
The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding jackie robinson s breakthrough. Jackie robinson jack roosevelt robinson was born on january 31, 1919 in cairo, georgia. How jackie robinson changed america promises to keep. By accepting this challenge and acting with dignity and strength, robinson becomes a role model for future generations, as well as opening the door for nonwhite. Jackie robinson is one of our great national heroes. This biography by jackie robinsons daughter combines her words with his letters and family photos to paint a vivid portrait of one of the most famous baseball.
Promises to keep the jackie robinson story crossword. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading promises to keep. Jackie robinson s values to live by, and the memoir, stealing home. Historical picture book 2this is a book about the life of jackie robinson told through the eyes of his daughter. Nonfiction reading instruction guide promises to keep. To donate by mail, please print out and complete donor form pdf and send it along with your donation check, money order or credit card information to. Jackie robinson and the pattern of jesus desiring god. The story of jackie robinson s first season new york, new york.
The jackie robinson storywill tell of the events that shaped his character, his struggles to gain acceptance and his overcoming of the tremendous obstacles in his life. Robinson suffered threats, taunts, and abuse while breaking baseballs color line in 1947, but performed remarkably on the field, carrying himself with a righteous dignity that amazed. Jackie robinson s values to live by offers an affectionate profile of her father who, she writes, taught me to flip pancakes, hit a baseball. Knowing no one else to turn to, jackies mother, mallie. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Sharon robinson, jackie robinson s only daughter, is vice president of educational programming for major league baseball. This book features a lot of pictures and includes a couple of letters written by jackie himself. How jackie robinson changed america is an emotional retelling of jackie s life told by his daughter sharon robinson. In 1997, major league baseball retired robinsons jersey number, 42, for the entire league.
A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique inside. Promises to keep is an intimate series of reflections from a public servant who surmounted numerous challenges to become one of our most effective leaders and who refuses to be cynical about politics. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including jackies nine. He was selected because of his very impressive resume and his great character. There have been several movies made about robinsons life including the 1950. Jackie robinson is best known for the courageous role he played in the integration of major league baseball in 1947. When jackie was an infant his father abandoned the family.
Written by his daughter sharon, promises to keep is a biographical text about jackie robinson and the impact he had both on baseball and american society. Jackie robinson s daughter sharon, discusses her new book, promises to keep, and talks about how her father changed america. Jackie robinson changed america, write an essay in which you share an opinion about jackie. Checks should be made payable to jackie robinson foundation.
In fact, jackie robinson exhibited courage and humanitarianism on many fronts overcoming unforeseen barriers and challenges both on and off the field. See more ideas about jackie robinson, black history and african american history month. Most chunks feature 8 multiplechoice comprehension questions that require higherlevel analysis of the text via use of inference. Unable to escape his reputation or his past, tyray is desperate. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including jackie s nine. She also tells the offthefield story of robinson s hardwon victories and the. With each racial epithet, the questions, the confusion filled jackie robinsons head. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. A graphic organizer that shows what happened when in history, usually in chronological order. Here is a page packet of questions with answers included to accompany students reading of promises to keep by sharon robinson. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a. Dec 07, 2017 an archival odyssey the search for jackie robinson. She shares what it was like for jackie to grow up in segregated pasadena. Sharon robinson sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball.
On this page you can read or download promises to keep jackie robinson questions in pdf format. Sharon robinson, daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. Robinsons grandparents grew up as slaves in georgia. Jack roosevelt jackie robinson was an exceptional athlete, activist and.
When jackie robinson stepped onto the baseball field nearly 70 years ago, he forever changed the face of our nation and national pastime. Tell students that in this lesson, they will closely read an excerpt from a new chapter of promises to keep and identify another factor that led to jackie robinson s success. Transforming educator preparation to better serve a diverse range of learners 3 introduction our opportunity with the recent adoption of more rigorous college and career ready standards, states across the country have increased expectations for what our educational system can achieve and what our students can learn. In the book, negotiating in the leadership zone, ken sylvester shares the story of jackie robinson as an example of worldclass selfcontrol. Im hearing the worst garbage i ever heard in my whole life, counting the streets, counting the army, robinson told roger kahn of that chilly tuesday afternoon in brooklyn, when the philadelphia phillies, led by tennesseeborn and alabamaraised manager ben chapman. Jul 29, 2004 sharon robinson, jackie robinson s only daughter, is vice president of educational programming for major league baseball. At bluford high, his peers taunt him for how he treated them. Apr 11, 20 the heart of jackies story the heart of the jackie robinson story, says metaxas, is that he changed america by successfully living out, both on and off the baseball field, the revolutionary and worldchanging words of jesus 3.
When jackie robinson was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1962, dr. Promises to keep how jackie robinson changed america. Jackie describes what he had to go through in the book. In her new book, promises to keep, she shares the story of her fathers hardwon victories in baseball, business, politics, and civil rights.
Ricky chose jackie robinson because jackie was not only a superb athlete, but also very intelligent and sensitive. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie s mother, mallie moved to pasadena with jackie and his siblings. Promises to keep the story of jackie robinson this is a powerpoint unit for the new york state ela common core curriculum for 5th grade. Promises to keep is the story of jackie robinson s hardwon victories in baseball, business, politics, and civil rights. How jackie robinson changed america robinson, sharon on. Jackie robinson was a good citizen, a great man, and a true american champion. He was marking a moment in history as the first africanamerican to participate in professional team sports in any of the nationals major leagues or associations. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color. On april 12, 1947, my father, jack roosevelt robinson, stepped out of the. Jackie robinson i pag5 e after three years in the segregated army, he played with the kansas city monarchs of the ameri can negro leagues in 1945.
Nonfiction sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm, loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie robinson s nine values if there are any obstacles in your way, you need to be determined to dodge them and keep going. I can draw inferences about jackie robinson from the photographs in the introduction to promises to. On your index card, write at least two details to add to the jackie robinson and life in america anchor chart for 1940s1950s. Jackie robinson changed the game video dailymotion.
And in 2005, jackie robinson became only the fourth athlete in our nations history to be awarded the congressional gold medal, congress highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Sutton, barbara module 3a promises to keep jackie robinson. Sep 14, 20 sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. This book provided interesting insight to the thinking of a man who made a mark on american history. A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique. This set of lessons 117 has been adapted from the engage ny website based on the 5th grade module 3a unit 2. Arnold rampersads biography of jackie robinson was published in 1997, but the story is timeless and definitely worth reading today. Sharon robinson allows the readers to enter a very personal place into the life of her father. Jackie robinson s commitment to social change is framed by a brief history of blacks in the united states and an account of the work that continues in his name. Whatever it takes to be the best, determination will get you there.
A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports ico. How jackie robinson changed america kindle edition by robinson, sharon. Jackie also discusses the hate mail he got and even the threats people placed on his life. For students who may need additional support with comprehension and engagement. His years on the diamond are important, but are only a subset of the overall story.
Commonlit login free reading passages and literacy. How jackie robinson changed america book information. Pdf promises to keep ebooks includes pdf, epub and. How jackie robinson changed america on april 15, 1947, jackie robinson left the brooklyn dodgers dugout and assumed his position as first baseman. Hook your students this is a biography of the first african american to play major league baseball. Sources and suggested readings georgia historical society. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist.
How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. It looks at the inspiring effect the legendary brooklyn dodger had on his family, his community. He famously broke the color line of major league baseball mlb when he appeared on the field for the brooklyn dodgers on april 15, 1947. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson available from rakuten kobo. How jackie robinson changed america from the worlds largest community of readers. Robinson writes in a straightforward style that is accessible to young readers without being condescending. Hanson on pages 2629 of promises to keep, the biography of jackie robinson written by his daughter sharon. In a 1950 newspaper interview, he emphasized his faith in god and his nightly ritual of kneeling at bedside to pray.
How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson. Feb 01, 2004 jackie robinsons daughter tells the story of her fathers life and accomplishments, paying particular attention to the profound effect he had on american culture. At home, his parents punish him for the trouble hes caused. This website talks about why he was chosen to be the first african american player in the mlb since 1884. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in. Get ebooks promises to keep on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. This was not the best time period for colored people because of discrimination. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm, loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball.
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