When the tombigbee ended, slaves should go north over the hills until they came to another river, the tennessee river. A free community for sharing instructional videos and content for teachers and students. The drinking gourd rise and shine i can read level 3. Follow the drinking gourd audiobook by rabbit ears. Winters story begins with a pegleg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the underground railroad. 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. When the great big river meets the little river, follow the drinking gourd. That map is a song called follow the drinking gourd.
On trees or rocks, he scratched his signa foot and peg markto point the way. The drinking gourd the drinking gourd audiobook, by f. Based on the traditional american folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one familys escape from slavery by way of the underground railroad. This touching story captures the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter goodreads.
Monjo, author of the drinking gourd, wrote two other popular i can read books. An underground railroad story by cari meister adapter, robert squier illustrator follow the drinking gourd is. Follow the drinking gourd the folk song that led to freedom duration. Folklore has it that slaves in the united states used it as a point of reference so they would not get lost. The drinking gourd song was supposedly used by an underground railroad operative to encode escape.
Follow the drinking gourd unabridged follow the drinking gourd unabridged audiobook, by rabbit ears. Sep 01, 1993 follow the drinking gourd is a multicultural book, as it centers around a typically underrepresented group in literature africanamericans. Based on the traditional american folk song follow the drinking gourd, this. Follow the drinking gourd was originally published as an american folk song in 1928. I watch it after reading the short chapter book the drinking gourd. Follow the drinking gourd by robert squier overdrive. Morgan freeman reads this story, accompanied by music by taj mahal.
Based on the traditional american folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring. The riverbank makes a very good road, the dead trees will show you the way. A young slave girl sets off north with her brother and mother, following the star in the drinking gourd or big dipper that points to freedom. The kiboomers kids music channel recommended for you. Monjo 19241978 won the national book award for poor richard in france but is perhaps best remembered for his book the drinking gourd.
The book is the story of peg leg joe, a conductor on the underground railroad, and the brave runaway slaves who follow the big dipper to freedom. Students explore the hidden meaning of follow the drinking gourd and create secret directions for finding their own school. Follow the drinking gourd, told by morgan freeman with music by taj mahal 36 27min all based on the traditional american folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one familys. Morgan freeman reads morgan freeman reads follow the drinking gourd.
During the civil war era, the song follow the drinking gourd was shared among slaves as a means to facilitate their escape to the north. Follow the drinking gourd extension activities scholastic. Rabbit ears audio books are highly recommended narrated by. While working for plantation owners, peg leg joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd the big dipper. Then we do a discussion about the differences between the book and movie main character of the book is a boy, etc. Follow the drinking gourd is an american folk song from the 1920s. In a story based on the traditional american folksong, morgan freeman recounts the compelling adventures of one familys escape from slavery via the underground railroad.
Ears audio books are highly recommended narrated by. Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter, paperback. Indian summer, illustrated by anita lobel, and the one bad thing about father, illustrated by rocco negri. The slaves follow the directions and the moonlit sky where the big dipper leads the way from harm to sefety. Folklore has it that slaves in the united states used it as a. 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 slaves sing the song, which gives the clues to freedom in another place up north. When the sun comes back and the first quail calls, follow the drinking gourd. For the old man is awaiting for to carry you to freedom if you 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. In a story based on the traditional american folksong, morgan. Richie havens follow the drinking gourd lyrics genius. On a personal note, this book and audio book were my introduction to the song.
Jan 25, 2011 a free community for sharing instructional videos and content for teachers and students. Download audiobooks narrated by morgan freeman to your device. Follow the drinking gourd, told by morgan freeman with music by taj mahal 36 27min all based on the traditional american folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one familys escape from slavery via the underground railroad, capturing all the drama of a perilous flight to freedom. Many families use fiar for all but the grammarreading and math, and others use it in conjunction with other resources. Taj mahal in a story based on the traditional american folksong, morgan freeman recounts the compelling adventures of one familys. These directions then enabled fleeing slaves to make their way north from mobile, alabama to the ohio river and freedom. Based on the traditional american folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures of one familys escape from slavery via the underground railroad. Chorus follow the drinking gourd, follow the drinking gourd for the old man is awaitin to carry you to freedom follow the drinking gourd. Images from the graue mill one of the stops along the underground railroad, gettysburg, and civil war era photos set to richie havens the drinking gourd from the song of the. When the sun comes back and the first quail calls 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. Follow the drinking gourd audiobook on cassette, 1993. Follow the drinking gourd postvisit packet ritter planetariumbrooks observatory mail stop 1 the univ.
When the sun comes back 2 and the first quail 3 calls follow the drinking gourd for the old man is awaiting for to carry you to freedom if you follow the drinking gourd. This sampler includes representative versions that demonstrate the different ways the song has been performed for over 50 years. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Follow the drinking gourd was supposedly used by engineers in the underground railroad to direct slaves to freedom. Follow the drinking gourd audiobook listen instantly. As the note at the beginning of this historical childrens book tells, slaves learned a folk song entitled follow the drinking gourd. Record collecting is no mere hobby, no innocuous leisurely diversion. The drinking gourd song was supposedly used by an underground railroad operative to encode escape instructions and a map.
After the class has learned the song, reread the text, pausing to have the class sing the song segments. For the old man is waiting for to carry you to freedom, if you follow the drinking gourd. Victor johnsons driving setting of the traditional africanamerican spiritual conveys a sense of urgency that builds from beginning to end. However you choose to perform it, follow the drinking gourd will provide you with an excellent.
The drinking gourd referred to the constellation known as the big dipper which guided them northward along waterways and mountain passes. Legend has it that a man called peg leg joe taught slaves the song to help them escape to freedom, and they used the big dipper and the. Follow the drinking gourdafrican american spiritual. 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 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. See more ideas about underground railroad, five in a row and black history. Follow the drinking gourd contained coded instructions on how and when to escape, and directions for traveling to safe havens along the way.
Follow the drinking gourd book authorstream presentation. Read the book follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter. If necessary, engage a music teachers assistance in order to accurately decipher the musical score. An old white sailor named peg leg joe wanted to help free the slaves. Editions of follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. For the old man is awaiting to carry you to freedom if you follow the drinking gourd.
Follow the drinking gourd by bernardine connelly goodreads. Martin luther king song song lyrics video for kids the kiboomers duration. There are questions about its authenticity, but if accurate, drinking. The true story of follow the drinking gourd casandersdotnet. What is the hidden meaning in follow the drinking gourd. Follow the drinking gourd by jeanette winter scholastic. According to legend, the song was used by a conductor of the underground railroad. The drinking gourd itself refers to the big dipper constellation, and each subsequent line refers to a location and or time of year. The underground railroad meant freedom for many in the years before emancipation, and it had a map. An underground railroad story by cari meister adapter, robert squier illustrator follow the drinking gourd is an american folk song from the 1920s. This engagingly illustrated picture book tells the story of peg leg joe. Follow the drinking gourd by rabbit ears readaloud revival. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration.
Follow the drinking gourd kindle edition by winter, jeanette. When the sun comes back means winter and spring when the altitude of the sun at noon is higher each day. The drinking gourd is another name for the big dipper asterism. Follow the drinking gourd has been recorded almost 200 times. Reviewed titles print book supported by capstone interactive accelerated reader. Other verses go into greater detail about following the river banks and which way to go as they head north. The title of this inspiring story is the title of an important folk song from a troubled part of our nations history. They follow it, for it always points to the north star, which can guide them north as they travel at night. The lyrics themselves act as instructions for runaway slaves, with the drinking gourd serving as a.
We are an education focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home schoolers to access educational for the classroom and home learning. The ensemble accompanying it includes several types of guitar, banjo, and a virtuoso harmonica player. Follow the drinking gourd childrens books read aloud. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The weavers listen first commercially released recording of the song. The american folksong follow the drinking gourd was first published in 1928.
Follow the drinking gourd is a heartwarming tale about the risky lives of slaves seeking out freedom through the use of peg leg joes secret song. Althouse alfred music publishing follow the drinking gourd. 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. Follow the drinking gourd is a historical fiction book about slavery. Help the class learn the follow the drinking gourd song as written in the back of the book. Taj mahal, musician a young slave girl sets off north with her brother and mother, following the star in the drinking gourd. A young slave girl sets off north with her brother and mother, following the star in the drinking gourd. We are an education focused, safe venue for teachers, schools, and home schoolers to access. Written by peg leg joe it is an ingenious song that was taught. Feb 02, 2016 where the wild things are book read aloud childrens books read aloud bedtime stories duration. An exceptional arrangement of the traditional africanamerican folk song pertaining to the big dipper the drinking gourd. The text of the song contained hidden messages about how the slaves could find their freedom.
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. Lee hayss follow the drinking gourd lyrics appear at the beginning. When the sun comes out and the first quail calls follow the drinking gourd. Left foot, peg foot, traveling on, follow the drinking gourd.
Follow the drinking gourd is an african american folk song first published in 1928. Jeanette winter, whose my name is georgia was a publishers weekly best book among other accolades, lives in pipe creek, texas. The stars of the big dipper have led a runaway slave family to deacon fullers house, a stop on the underground railroad. Based on the traditional american folksong, this compelling tale recounts the daring adventures. In code, the drinking gourd stood for the big dipper, the wellknown constellation which it resembles. Written by rabbit ears, audiobook narrated by morgan freeman. Follow the drinking gourd childrens books read aloud youtube.