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