A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports ico. Jackie also discusses the hate mail he got and even the threats people placed on his life. Most chunks feature 8 multiplechoice comprehension questions that require higherlevel analysis of the text via use of inference. A baseball icon, his number was retired across mlb in 1997.
This book features a lot of pictures and includes a couple of letters written by jackie himself. Sharon robinson sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jackie was a grandson of a southern slave and a son of a poor sharecropper. Of course, she stresses all the positive aspects of her fathers character, but this is not meant to be a completely. 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. On this page you can read or download promises to keep jackie robinson questions in pdf format. Jul 29, 2004 sharon robinson, jackie robinson s only daughter, is vice president of educational programming for major league baseball. Promises to keep is the story of jackie robinson s hardwon victories in baseball, business, politics, and civil rights. Jackie robinson s nine values if there are any obstacles in your way, you need to be determined to dodge them and keep going. 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. Jackie robinson was a worldclass example of emotional maturity and selfcontrol. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world.
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. At bluford high, his peers taunt him for how he treated them. At home, his parents punish him for the trouble hes caused. A biography of baseball legend jackie robinson, the first african american to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter. We frequently hear about jackie robinson as the baseball icon who broke racial barriers in a. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including jackies nine.
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. Hanson on pages 2629 of promises to keep, the biography of jackie robinson written by his daughter sharon. On your index card, write at least two details to add to the jackie robinson and life in america anchor chart for 1940s1950s. Invite students to share one way that they worked toward a similar learning target in. Jackie robinson is one of our great national heroes. She shares what it was like for jackie to grow up in segregated pasadena. An accessible text is supported by several timelines, candid photographs, and engaging portions of robinson s letters to his family, written while traveling on the road throughout the baseball season. Jackie robinson was a good citizen, a great man, and a true american champion.
The story of jackie robinson s first season new york, new york. Sep 14, 20 sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. 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. On april 12, 1947, my father, jack roosevelt robinson, stepped out of the. About for books i am jackie robinson ordinary people change world complete. Jackie robinson s values to live by, and the memoir, stealing home. In fact, jackie robinson exhibited courage and humanitarianism on many fronts overcoming unforeseen barriers and challenges both on and off the field. This was not the best time period for colored people because of discrimination. Jackie robinson changed the game video dailymotion. Dec 07, 2017 an archival odyssey the search for jackie robinson. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. When jackie robinson was inducted into the baseball hall of fame in 1962, dr. How jackie robinson changed america kindle edition by robinson, sharon. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist.
Unable to escape his reputation or his past, tyray is desperate. 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. Robinsons grandparents grew up as slaves in georgia. Whatever it takes to be the best, determination will get you there. Down and promises to keep jackie and rachel robinson and their three children left to right, 1956. 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. When jackie robinson stepped onto the baseball field nearly 70 years ago, he forever changed the face of our nation and national pastime. She also tells the offthefield story of robinson s hardwon victories and the.
He was selected because of his very impressive resume and his great character. I can draw inferences about jackie robinson from the photographs in the introduction to promises to. Reading homework unit 2 lessons 915 kyrene school district. Here is a page packet of questions with answers included to accompany students reading of promises to keep by sharon robinson. Nonfiction reading instruction guide promises to keep. 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. A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique inside. How jackie robinson changed america robinson, sharon on. His years on the diamond are important, but are only a subset of the overall story. Sharon robinson, daughter of baseball legend jackie robinson, is the author of several works of fiction and nonfiction. 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.
Checks should be made payable to jackie robinson foundation. How jackie robinson changed america on april 15, 1947, jackie robinson left the brooklyn dodgers dugout and assumed his position as first baseman. In the book readers learn not only about his baseball career but also about how he broke boundaries in the civil rights movement. How jackie robinson changed america book information. A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique.
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. Jackie robinson jackie robinson was born on january 31, 1919 in cairo, georgia. Teachers can download a pdf guide with tips for using the jackie robinson featured historical figure pages in the classroom books. Arnold rampersads biography of jackie robinson was published in 1997, but the story is timeless and definitely worth reading today. When jackie was an infant his father abandoned the family. Jackie robinson changed america, write an essay in which you share an opinion about jackie. Get ebooks promises to keep how jackie robinson changed america on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
Promises to keep reminds us what made him a champion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 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. This set of lessons 117 has been adapted from the engage ny website based on the 5th grade module 3a unit 2. 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. This book provided interesting insight to the thinking of a man who made a mark on american history.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. Why was jackie robinson chosen to be the first african american in major league baseball mlb. Of all the lessons baseball can teach us, none is more important.
Jackie robinson jack roosevelt robinson was born on january 31, 1919 in cairo, georgia. 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. Historical picture book 2this is a book about the life of jackie robinson told through the eyes of his daughter. Robinson writes in a straightforward style that is accessible to young readers without being condescending. 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. 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. Promises to keep how jackie robinson changed america.
It is also a stirring testament to the promise of the united states. Jackie robinson s daughter sharon, discusses her new book, promises to keep, and talks about how her father changed america. Jack roosevelt jackie robinson was an exceptional athlete, activist and. Sources and suggested readings georgia historical society. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson on april 12, 1947, my father, jack roosevelt robinson, stepped out of the. 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 1997, major league baseball retired robinsons jersey number, 42, for the entire league. Jackie robinson is best known for the courageous role he played in the integration of major league baseball in 1947.
See more ideas about jackie robinson, black history and african american history month. 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, the first black baseball player to play in the american major leagues during the 20th century. Get ebooks promises to keep on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Jackie s mother, mallie moved to pasadena with jackie and his siblings. 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.
When jackie was a little boy, he was inspired to play sports by his brother. Sutton, barbara module 3a promises to keep jackie robinson. 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. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in. For students who may need additional support with comprehension and engagement. Sharon robinson allows the readers to enter a very personal place into the life of her father. Promises to keep the jackie robinson story crossword. Pdf promises to keep ebooks includes pdf, epub and. This website talks about why he was chosen to be the first african american player in the mlb since 1884. Be sure to include a drawing to show what the word means and write its definition on the back of each card. A warm, intimate portrait of jackie robinson, americas sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider. How jackie robinson changed america from the worlds largest community of readers.
A graphic organizer that shows what happened when in history, usually in chronological order. In a 1950 newspaper interview, he emphasized his faith in god and his nightly ritual of kneeling at bedside to pray. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Promises to keep how jackie robinson changed america e. Jackie robinson and the pattern of jesus desiring god. How jackie robinson changed america promises to keep. The author explores the fascinating circumstances surrounding jackie robinson s breakthrough. With each racial epithet, the questions, the confusion filled jackie robinsons head. Hook your students this is a biography of the first african american to play major league baseball. The book explores robinson s life, from his birth in georgia in 1919 through his death in connecticut in 1972. Knowing no one else to turn to, jackies mother, mallie. Federal records and african american history summer 1997, vol.
If you dont see any interesting for you, use our search form on bottom v. 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. 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. It looks at the inspiring effect the legendary brooklyn dodger had on his family, his community. Later that year, branch rickey who was the president and general manager of the brooklyn dodgers signed jackie robinson to a. Hanson for pages 14 and 15 of promises to keep by sharon robinson. 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. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. 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. 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. Jackie robinson foundation 75 varick street, 2nd floor new york, new york 1001917 attn.
How jackie robinson changed america is an emotional retelling of jackie s life told by his daughter sharon robinson. 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. In her new book, promises to keep, she shares the story of her fathers hardwon victories in baseball, business, politics, and civil rights. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson available from rakuten kobo. In spite of warnings that this would be difficult, robinson agrees. He stood strong when tested, and what didnt break him, made him stronger. Ricky chose jackie robinson because jackie was not only a superb athlete, but also very intelligent and sensitive. How jackie robinson changed america by sharon robinson. She has also written several widely praised nonfiction books about her father, including jackie s nine. Nonfiction sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm, loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. In the book, negotiating in the leadership zone, ken sylvester shares the story of jackie robinson as an example of worldclass selfcontrol.
Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm loving biography of the man who broke the color. Sharon robinson shares memories of her famous father in this warm, loving biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Commonlit login free reading passages and literacy. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights. 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. 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. The author explores the circumstances surrounding jackie robinson s breakthrough. Sharon robinson, jackie robinson s only daughter, is vice president of educational programming for major league baseball. There have been several movies made about robinsons life including the 1950. Jackie robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a.
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