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CHOOSE TO READ OHIO 2010 GRANT EVALUATION FORMS 1

UD Students’ Evaluation Form – EDT 350 Teaching Reading with Literature (3rd & 4th year undergraduate students) comments

1) What are significant strengths of “Trouble Don’t Last” as a classroom book selection?

Use for multiple ages/students/reading levels/abilitiesGreat for showing point of view of what it was like to experience slavery & an attempt to gain freedomIt’s set in a real place & allows for a bit of a geography lesson.It follows along real places and so you can bring in geography.The historical accuracy & research that went into writingShe gave us a helpful study guide & it is a fun & interesting way to teach students about slavery.Great for teaching elements of figurative language like similes & metaphorsHistorical fictionGood example of historical fiction – Although the main characters are fictional, they are based off of real characters.Great example of historic fiction—one of the best I’ve read. Allows students to ‘walk in a slave boys’ shoes and get a glimpse of what his life was like.Strong sample of realistic fictionTeaching students about the history of slaveryTastefully portraying a journey to freedom and the struggles it took to achieve that freedomFirst person details, easy to read, interesting subjectDeals with slavery and racial issuesIt is a good selection for students that enjoy reading about slavery and that time period.If I am teaching in Ohio, it is a good way to inspire interest for the classroom, since a majority of the book takes place in Ohio.It was exciting.[You can experience the story] through eyes of a young slave.It brings history into the curriculum while being interesting.There are many ways activities could be used in a classroom.It depicts a part of history that is important to know. It could help teach a lesson on the Underground Railroad and what the slaves went through.Significant strengths of this book are to teach slavery and the Underground Railroad.Portrays a lot of history about slavery and brings it to life for the students.The study guide that was given.The study guides

Holy Angels (HA) – 7th grade students, Catholic, K-8, urban school – Dayton, OhioPatterson/Kennedy (P/K) – 5th & 8th grade students, Public, K-8, urban/inner city school – Dayton, OhioMary Queen of Peace (MQP) – 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students, Catholic, K-8, urban/inner city – Dayton OH


Study guides; easy to follow historical factsUsing the study guide; it also teaches about history--age of Samuel (similar age to kids in a classroom)--good history and entertaining storyline

2) Were you surprised by the sixth, seventh, or eighth graders responses to this title? Why or why not? – Student Interns only

3) What lessons and/or strategies did you glean from Shelley Pearsall’s presentations?

Dioramas Book Trails Poster presentationsStudent mural depicting main parts of the storyThat you can use realistic fiction in the classroom to demonstrate ideas about different subjects.I enjoyed learning about an author’s writing process.Learned the hard work that goes into writing a book.Writing a book takes a lot of research, a lot of hard work, and a lot of drafts.How long it takes to write, edit, and publishHow long it actually takes to write a bookHistorical research for the storyImportance of research; following the research so that the facts can create a situation in which a story presents itself.How much of the journey she went on to write the bookDifferent ways you can teach things from the bookProcess of putting a book togetherProcess of publishing a bookBackstory of the book and the inspiration for itShe (the author) explained her thinking when writing the book and also explained her writing process.…so much time & research goes into writing.…you can bring in copies of letters (coded) from prior slaves.…how she starts the writing process.The strategies of actually making/writing a book, going to the places, writing 6-7 drafts!Strategies/process of writing a book including drafts, research, etc….How she made story boardsStoryboards that she madeShe wanted kids to enjoy her book and learn from it, not just be tested on it.Just the different projects that you can do with a book like that



Her descriptions & application to classroom such as story mapThat you can use picture collages and maps to explain understanding

4) Choose five words to describe your visit to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati. – Student Interns only

5) List one or two personal lessons you have learned from this experience.

How the author came up with the idea for the bookHow hard it is to write a book and all the research required to write a book“If I write a book, it will take months if not years and multiple drafts.” You can learn a lot more about the background of a story from the author.Stay strong, even when life is hard.Don’t give up.Never give up; work hardNever give up, try new thingsNever give up—nothing is too far out of reach.Never give up; work hardNever give up & always do what you believe is rightStudents should read books for pleasure; when it becomes work, the student loses interest.It takes much work to write a book.PatienceIt takes many drafts to get a story published.--It takes a lot of patience/work to write a book.--It’s important to put yourself in situations that mirror what your characters go through.Literature still has the power to impact childrenBringing the author in to speak really helped make the novel more real.Writing a book is a long processWriting a book takes a lot of researchHistorical fiction books are a good tool for the classroom because it teaches history and brings a fictional element.NAGetting children involved in creative ways like making them draw the map of the slave’s journey is very useful!--types of activities to do in class with your students…it is exciting to learn about the lives and experiences of authors.Mrs. Pearsall was a teacher and ended up writing books which is really cool.Picture collages



6) Provide suggestions that might improve future author events.

Invite the whole campus to get a bigger turnoutEmphasize importance of reading the book before going to the speaker presentationMake sure people read the bookHave the speaker talk for a longer period of time to go into more detail about the process and parts of the book.Provide a longer time frame, so questions don’t get cut off.Longer time for questionsMake the presentations longerMore times available/longerMore available time; make it longer if possibleEvent great. No suggestions.None, it was greatMore interactive.More interaction with audience !! : - )None – I enjoyed it a lot.None. It was good.Better advertisement.NA



UD Students’ Evaluation Form – EDT 425 Middle School Principles & Practices (3rd and 4th year undergraduate students) comments


It would be great to use during the study of the Civil War. The literature & history teacher could plan to do these lessons at the same time.This book offers insight to a different side of this historical event. It brought further depth & knowledge into a big topic.This book gives an interesting perspective of slavery and the Underground Railroad. It could be used in integration between a social studies classroom and a language arts classroom.This is a fictional book but has a lot of history in it. This book could be used for integrative curriculum between reading and history as well as cross curricular.The historical fiction aspect of learning of the past in a fictional first-person account. The fact that the boy was an adolescent will appeal to that age group.It is an interesting story that really provides detail on the trials of slaves traveling on the Underground Railroad. Linkable to both language arts and history courses.It is a historical fiction book and I would use it during black history month or on a section about the underground railroad.It was a great historical fiction piece for a social studies class. You can center an entire unit around this book because it offers so many historical teaching opportunities. --tells a different type of slavery story--could be used in Lit. or social studies--character was relatable to student--Gives a historical account of the Underground Railroad. The names are made up, but the details are accurate.--Allows students to feel like they are in the book experiencing the events.It can be read by many grade levels and the topics are applicable for all age groups.It reflects on the history, has relatable characters; it has a variety of supplementary material to go along with it.It reflects on history & has supplementary material to go along with it as well as relatable characters.It reflects a historical lesson and the main character was a young adolescent, so the character was relatable. There is also a lot of supplementary material to accompany the lesson.It is historically accurate, comes from a MS age point of view so it’s relatable.It is well written and has a lot of factual info that kids can still have fun with.



--interesting, accurate--not a typical book on the Underground Railroad--good b/c from a child’s perspectiveTells about the topic in a different way. The character is relatable to middle school students.Main character was middle school age – easily relatable. It can relate to many other sources.Book was very well researched, a lot of historically accurate info for a historical fiction book. Also students could relate to book b/c juvenile protagonist.Wonderful historical fiction that gives the reader vivid pictures of a journey on the Underground Railroad. It is from the perspective of a young male which can help students make connections to their own emotions of a journey into unknown territory.The book is historically accurate and based off of events that actually occurred. The book was from the perspective of a character that is not usually a main character.It shows an important cultural aspect, and it could lead to classroom discussion on human and civil rights.Specifically addressed standards with book--Specifically addressed content standardsThis book could be used to standards that she already had aligned.--A lot of good research



That writing a book is a ton of work and a ton of preparation. Once the book is then written there is so much you can do with it.That it takes a long time to write a book and it’s a long thought process.It is important to do hands on research, constantly reread and revise. I also learned a variety of creative and insightful activities.The importance of doing hands on research, always reread & revise, and use a variety of creative activities.It is important to do hands on research and be open to constant revision, as was evident in her drafts. I also learned to use a creative approach to reinforce the information.How to do good research, examples of historical documents to use in a lesson, how to make using this book creative with quilting, shadow boxes, book boxes, etc. in a lesson planI learned a lot about writing, the use of different voices, and writing for a certain



audience. These are strategies I hope to teach my future students.She explained the process of writing a book and gave advice to people who are considering writing in the future. She explained how she used her book in correlation with a couple different projects. The visuals used were very interesting.--She gave us the handout.--use with Underground Railroad--how she brought in visuals--take first hand information to classroom--It is important to do research before writing a novel.--It is important to have unique activities for students to work on while reading a novel.I liked how she wanted the students to respond with something other than a written review or summary. Instead she asked them to do projects, like something visual to display.I enjoyed how she explained the process of writing/creating a story. I also didn’t realize how many rough drafts are written.How important good literature is in the classroom and she gave us a number of ideas that we could use in our classroom that go along with “Trouble Don’t Last”.Provided us with a variety of handouts, lesson ideas, history, ties to characters, and many real life documents/stories. VERY HELPFUL!--the handout on activities & questions was good—suggestions for teachers--also, I really enjoyed the letters she passed out during the presentationHaving documents from that time to show us on the power point—great visuals.--using primary documents with the book--integrating it to other classesShe showed many different activities.There is a book on math. The books can be used as a starter for large projects and be used as part of an integrative curriculum.the projects that she showed us gave me some good ideas on how to make an assignment out of a book. Her examples seemed like the students really enjoyed the book.Book report examples—dioramas, quilt, pop-up visual. The components in the book, events that happened, feelings of the characters, personality and character traits of the time. --important to do hands-on research to gain real knowledge on a subject matter--constant rereading & revising are necessary--creative activities reinforce learning--Student projects personal stories (reliving the time)Shelley gave actual documents & questions on how to relate the book to your classroom & how to go about using it in the classroom.



Journals, classroom discussions, models of scenes from the book, comparing to other resources, making connections from prior knowledge.The author was able to provide a handout about how she would use the book but also gave [other] handouts. She talked about how she wrote the book & the strategies she used to write. My students could use them.



I learned a lot of strategies, and about the process of writing.I learned that it is important to think about the perspective of others and connect history to society today.Interesting stories (fiction & nonfiction) can be made through connecting our students/their interests into real history.--You can integrate subjects when using a book.--Used good stories.The interesting connections can be made w/in our student through history, real life, & fiction stories on historical events.--It helps students to relate to the text if you show real examples of events that occur in the text. She showed us many real examples.--Creating visual connections to text really helps students visualize a novel.--Getting the students interested in the characters within the book help the students understand.That creating visual connections to the text helps student really understand a novel. A map of characters really helps student, especially IS students, follow and understand the story.Personally, I learned the importance of “never settling”. I must always realize how crucial it is to revise and edit my writing.I learned how much these presentations can contribute to professional growth.I got to see what it took for her to write her book and feel the emotions she invested in her characters.

--Writing a book requires an enormous amount of time and effort. She struggled w/ the plot a few times, but stayed w/ it and created a wonderful story.I learned the process to make a book and how she did the work to make it.The amount of work it takes to write a great children’s novel and how to use literature to spur student’s interests on a topic.



I was able to see how one book could be incorporated into multiple subject areas, potentially allowing for an integrative themed unit.As an author, what the experiences are that you go through and how you incorporate things in your book as you go along.The struggle that the character goes through appeals to students because they can or cannot relate.--using books that have the main character as a similar age of the students reading it is a good idea.The importance of choosing books to read within the classroom.I learned that when choosing a book for a classroom, looking at the characters is very important. This book had a very relatable main character, which I think helped her students.It is important to use materials students can relate to and are interested in.- using a book that has the main character at the similar age of the students is beneficial- learned new ways to use books & primary sourcesYou will be most successful doing something you love.Research is important for any professions.Passion makes the final product stronger.If you’re going to do something, put your all into it.--She did a lot of research and had a lot of experience with the info she wrote about.--Passion and enthusiasm makes everything better.Just because you go to school for one thing and start out in one career doesn’t mean you have to stay there. And something doesn’t have to have personally happened for it to still be important.That she was very into what she wrote and did lots of first hand experience.Classroom libraries are crucial and boys LOVE historical fiction and non-fiction.


Allow more time for the speaking.--have handouts like this one--distribute books if possible like this one--show how to use in classroom--make author available for questionsDiscuss more classroom strategies that you can implement around this book.Give more time in advance to read the books they have written.The presentation by Shelley Pearsall was great but I think making sure everyone reads the book will make it better because people will ask questions.



--Do not require the author’s book to be read before the speech.--Give the evaluation closer to the date of the speech.--Give evaluation closer to speech/presentation.Give the evaluation either during or right after; make it more known to the campus if an author is coming.Have the author talk more generally opposed to focusing on one book.-More opportunities to visit schools that are utilizing the book or see the author at the school.Have middle school students be part of the presentation as well so there is more than one perspective; it would be good to hear what they have to say.Give these forms right after the presentation! (so I can remember better & provide more insight)I would suggest handing this paper out closer to the time of presentation. Things are much fresher in your memory at that time.Have feedback provided sooner after the lecture.I would suggest handing the evaluation form out right after the presentation.--Provide the evaluation right after the presentation--Keep the same format-Refreshments It really was a great presentation & held my interest the entire time! She was very good. NoneI thought it was excellent.I liked it. – 2XIt was beneficial to hear from an author who was also a teacher.I enjoyed the book—keep handing out the book beforehand to be [well] read [?] already.It was good the way it was.



UD Students’ Evaluation Form – STUDENT INTERNS


Students found the story personable and interesting. It was a great way to learn about the history of our nation in an interesting way.


I was not in the classroom when the book was introduced.


I loved her use of personal stories as a child writer and how she carried that through the writing process.


Interesting, stories, powerful, engaging, gainful


Our students are motivated by experiences like this—bringing in an author is an authentic way to learn.


As a science teacher, I felt a disconnect to the story until the presentation where I felt connected through her personal stories. As far as I could tell, the author event [went] as well as I could imagine. I would have loved to go out to dinner or be able to sit down with the author after the presentation. (italics, bolding, underlining are for emphasis – Ann Raney)



Student Evaluation Form

1) Would you have chosen to read “Trouble Don’t Last” on your own? Why or why not?

Holy Angels – 7th gradeNo, because I like to read in a group.No because the Underground Railroad and similar things are not in my best interest.No I wouldn’t have. I’m not really into historical fiction, but I’m really glad I did.No, I don’t think I would have. For me, historical fiction is not my favorite. However, after reading it, I’m glad I did.No, because I wasn’t very familiar with Shelley Pearsall.No (but I’m happy I did) because slavery isn’t really what excites me in a book.No because the genre that fits Trouble Don’t Last does not fit my usual reads that I like.No, I usually read fiction books. FantasyNo because I don’t really like readingYes, because it was exciting and fun to read.Maybe I would have read it without the class if someone recommended it to me.Probably not because I check what grade level it is first to make sure it is my level. “Trouble Don’t Last” only had a 4.7.No, because of the low grade point average and I’m not a fan of historical fiction.No, because it didn’t really catch my attention.No because the title and the cover didn’t really grab my attention.Yes, I would have chosen to read Trouble Don’t Last because I think it really depicts how the Underground Railroad really worked.Yes, because I base the books on their covers and the cover looked interesting and fun.No, because I’m not into historical fiction books.Yes I think I would because it’s a great book and I would recommend it to a lot of people.Maybe, if I read a little more.Yes, I had already read it on my own time because it seemed really interesting and exciting.No, b/c I could understand more with the class or group.Yes it was a very good book, great story, and a fun book to read.No, because I hadn’t heard of the book before.Yes, it was a really good book! I really liked the style of writing and that it was not too easy, or hard.No because I learned more by discussing it with the class.



P/K – 5th grade No why because its kinda boringNo I wouldn’t read alone. Teachers make it exsited [exciting].Yes I would because first of all the cover would catch my eye, then the summary on the book.No because I never read it my own.Why I like yes I will read the bookNo I would not because I really like to read as a group with the class.Yes, I liked it.

Yes, because it might have trouble in it.Yes I would because I really like the tilted [title]Yes I would chosen this book, because it is interesting and funny.Yes because it look like saverYes because it title was interging [interesting]Yes I would of chosen “Trouble Don’t Last” on my own, because the picture looks interesting.No because I liked to [read] sports book.No, I would notNo because it’s too long.Yes because it looks interesting.I wouldn’t because

No I don’t think it is my kind of book. Yes I would because the front cover and a nice title. No because the book look boring but it’s not. Yes I would chosen that book because I want to learn about slaves.

P/K – 8th gradeNo, I don’t like to read.No, because I don’t like to read about history.No, because it doesn’t seem interesting to me.Yes, because I thought it was an interesting book.Yes, I would have chosen to read this book because it’s a interesting book and showed us what happen during that time period.Yes, because it would make me concentrate more.No I would have not read the book on my own because I would have thought another history book.Yes I would of chosen Trouble don’t last on my own because before we had read it, it looked interesting to read.



Yes, because it was a very good book and I enthusiastically anticipated the reading.No, I really don’t read slave books but it was good/excellent.Yes, I would have if I would known how good the book was or if I had the book.No, because it didn’t look interesting to me until I started reading it.No, because I don’t like to read this kind of book.No, I never heard of it.No because I don’t likes storys [stories] based on that topic.

MQP – 8th gradeNo, cause I didn’t think it was going to be good like this. And I don’t like history.No because it wasn’t a cover that I liked and it didn’t stand out.No because I don’t like history like : love to read but I just probably wouldn’t have gotten it.No because the title doesn’t interest me? And the book cover doesn’t make me wanna read it?Yes because one the names fascinated me and I love to read slave books.Yes and no. Why yes, because the front cover is an eye catcher. Why no, because it looks like it would be boring.No because when I read the first page it really didn’t really come to me and also the cover didn’t pop to me.Actually I would because the cover caught my attention because how Samuel is looking back, and the [first] chapter I really liked.No, the words was [were] to [too] hard for me to read, the reson [reason] is that I can not see long word.I wouldn’t have chosen to read “Trouble Don’t Last” because I really don’t like history and the book cover looked boring and I couldn’t understand the words.I would have chosen the book because of the picture. I say that because the cover was kinda weird looking, also because of the history of the book.I wouldn’t have chosen this book on my own. I wouldn’t have chosen it because of the book cover and because of the beginning words.No I would not have read this book. It wasn’t a bad book but I don’t enjoy reading about slavery.Probably not because I really didn’t like the book cover also because I don’t really like history.I wouldn’t have read the book because of the cover and the fact that it has history in it.1. Yes I would have chosen this book because it give[s] me a sense of [susetion] (satisfaction?). 2. I like history.



I would have because I like to learn about history. Also because of all the similes she uses.Yes I would have read this book because I like learning about history and what happen in this world dozens of years ago.To be honest I would not have chosen this book on my own because I am not really into history books.No I would not read this book. I wouldn’t read this book because I don’t like reading about history.No because I did not like history like that and I did not like the beginning.Yes, because I really liked the title and the words, and only because they were creative[d] with there [their] words.I would have to say no. I would not have picked the book because I don’t like history or how they talked.I would not have chosen this book because I personally don’t like reading books about historical events.Yes, because I enjoy to read books about slavery or anything that has to do with it. I would have also read this due to the title. I like good titles.No, I wouldn’t choose it because when I first read it with the class the grabber lead wasn’t strong enough.

MQP – 7th gradeI would have chosen it because I love hearing or reading stories about slavery and history period.Yes because it sound like a good book. And it was it [in] the pastNo, because I'm not really into historical fiction.Not really because I don't really like reading books like that.Yes I would because the way the cover on the book and about history.Yes because it looked interesting and the cover and about slavery. The words--the beginning--words.No. Because I wouldn't notice what it was about. But I really enjoyed it.I wouldn't have because I don't really like books about history.Yes, because the cover itself seemed interesting. Then the description on the back was phenomenal.No. Because when another teachers read I can understand it more.Probably not because I don't like the topic. I don't like how African-Americans were treated. And I like funny books.No, I would not do because it started off slow.I wouldn't have because I am more interested in sports books.



I would have picked it because I like to read about slavery and I enjoyed the way it started. It was interesting how she chosen the word choice.Yes because I would like to read about History and I liked the wordsNo. Because I like novels and because the beginning seemed like it would be boringI would have chosen to read "Trouble Don't Last" on my own because it was about history and the way the words are.Yes, because it is an interesting book.Yes, because the book cover cough [caught] my attition [attention] and it was based on history and I wanted to know what was it about

MQP – 6th gradeYes, because it looks like it would have some good history.No, because it doesn’t show much detail from the coverYes, because it has history and the words are great.Yes, because the book cover looks excitingNo, I wouldn’t pick Trouble Don’t Last because I rilly [really] don’t like reading history and I rilly [really] didn’t like the cover.No I wouldn’t have chosen this book because the cover looked boring.Yes because the book cover is my favorite color purple, & by history.No, I don’t really like to read. If I read a book it has to look good.I would have chosen it because the cover and the title.No, because sometimes I’m not nourmly [normally] in to books like that.No because I would need somebody to explain some stuff to me.Yes because I like the way the ahter [author] wrote the book.Yes because I really wanted to know about how slavery was.Yes I will reading the book because I wet [want] to learn.I would because I will what [want] to read it because of the historyNo, because it looks kind of boring and I like exciting covers.Yes, because it have history about slaveYes cause the book cover look interesting.Yes because the book cover.I would have read this book by my own because of the words & book.Yes because it would teach me about slaves and facts about them.No that book I did not like because the master and striking them ronge [wrong].Maybe, because I always look at the “picture of books and I what [would] have seen that he was eleven like me. I[t] was also historical, and I’ve always been courious [curious]Yes because of the title ‘Trouble Don’t Last.’ What’s the trouble? The cover has an African American boy. Look’s like it was about slaves. I love historical fiction.



I would have read the book. I would had pick the book because I would had wonder about the boy running on the cover.No because to me the cover attracts people & the cover just didn’t find my interest & slavery reminds me of the past I might beNo because some of the words are hard and I don’t like chapter books.Yes, the book title just makes you want to read the book and the cover is interesting.

2) What have you learned from reading and discussing this book?

Holy Angels – 7th gradeI learned that it was hard to be a slave and some dire consequences too.The Underground Railroad was very organized. There were people who wanted to help. And as an African American, back then, you could not trust anyone.I learned a lot about the struggles of the slaves that I never knew before.I learned a lot about the Underground Railroad from this book.A lot about slavery, and all what slaves went through to become a free slave.That slavery was very harsh, and you had to work really hard for freedom.I have learned a lot about the internal and external slave trade. I learned how dangerous it was to try to escape and how cruel owners could be. I learned that owners would separate families purposefully, keep slaves in shackles and own slave pens.I’ve learned that it’s not just walking from house to house. You need to be strong and have a strong will to be able to get to freedom.I learned how slaves would escape and live.That it was hard to be a slave, and there were a lot of code word/names.I know this book was historical fiction but I learned that slaves were brutally treated enough so they wanted to run when they saw a slave hunter.I learned what slaves had to go through and what rigormortis [rigamortis] is.I learned nothing about the Underground Railroad I didn’t already know, but I learned the meaning of rigimortis [rigamortis].I have learned how hard the slave life was. Also how easy it was to get hurt and slave hunters could be on both sides of the rivers.I’ve learned how much trouble black slaves went through to be free.I have learned even if things seem down, never give up hope.I have learned that it’s not easy at all to try to escape from slavery and you had to be VERY cautious. That it was very hard running away.I learned that being in a position, like running away as a slave, it wasn’t an easy decision, and I think Shelly did good describing that.



A lot about slaveryI learned a lot about slavery and the path to freedom by the Underground Railroad.Slavery is really hard. The patrollers are very strict.It was much harder to be a slave at 12 than to be at 12 in 2010.I learned that runaway slaves had to be completely aware of what was around them so that they would not get caught.I learned how hard it was to be a slave. You are separated from your family and you are forced to do work. I learned to keep your loved ones close to you.I’ve learned what some of the words meant.

P/K – 5th gradeWhat it was like to be a slave back in the day.That slavery is a big thing.I learned that slaves had to cross the Ohio River.I learn runaway is dangerous.um slave and slave got tredsed [treated]I learned how hard it is to escape as a slave.I learned that you will always get caught.It was about escape slaves.That when slaves are trying to exscape [escape]I learned if you are a slave you had to get everything youselfI lenad [learned] a saver waser [washes] dish [dishes]Know new nare (more?) vocabulare [vocabulary]I learned new vocabulary words.Learned about slaves.Yes, I would haveThat it takes long time to escape.I learned more about slavery. – 2 XI learned about slaveryThat the ace of spades is a bad card.I learned more vocably [vocabulary].I learned that slaves were treated badly.

P/K -8th gradeI learned about slavery. – 2XI learned about the obstacles of running away as a slave.I learned more what it was like to be a slave.I learned about the thing slaves struggled threw [through].



I learned how the runaways went through a lot while they were traveling.I have learned that there is more to what I thought it was.I have learned that the slave went through alot just to get free.I have learned of the sacrifice that all runaway slaves faced on their journey to freedom.How hard it is to run for freedom and how you only trust a few people while escaping.I have learned that being a slave was hard times and it took a lot of courage to run away.I learned more about how slaves got to Canada.Nothing.I learned it was heatd [hard] to get freeThat scrubbing onion on your feet can keep dogs away.

MQP – 8th gradeSlavery wasn’t very nice at all. Treat people how you won’t [want] to be treated.That there were message’s that runaway’s said aloud so the river man could know it was a slave searching for freedom.I’ve learned that if someone owns you like a slave every thing they own you own as well for you are his property as well.That the offer [author] used the Ohio River in the book.What I’ve learned was a very distinct vocabulary for the book and what happens to slaves when they run away.Slaves didn’t have a right to do things without there [their] master say so. Also another is like secret colors slaves used.I learned that you had ran away, you have to walk like you are a free person. And all cacations (Caucasians) aren’t bad or slave owners.I learned that no matter what trouble were going thru [through] keep on pushing never give up, and I know more about my heritage, cultar [culture], and my history.I learned from reading this book is that I did not know that slave run away befor [before].I learn a litter [little] more about Ohio and Kentucky and slavery.What I have learned from reading was about the negro spiturals [spirituals] also because when I was younger I thought that the underground railroad was a underground tunnel but now I understand why it was called that.I have learned all sorts of things. I learned about how they would chop your foot off and how they would cowhide you if you tried to run away.I learned more about slavery and name[s]: how they chose different names (Ham & Eggs); how the slaves/where they traveled.I learned that the Ohio River was called river Jordan. Also I learned that they used spirituals to communicate.



I’ve learned that no matter who or what you are, you have to not let people put you down and that trusting people is very important.What I have learn[ed] from reading the book is about the Ohio river is “The River Jordan”.I learned about slavery, and also how everybody was not treated as a [an] equal person.I have learned about more runaway slaves and what they had to go through to run away and what happen when they got caught.I have learned about what states slaves had to travel [through] to get their freedom.I learned that enslaved people use to call Canada, Canday. And I learned some of the places the enslaved people went threw [through].I learned a lot about history and Negro spirituals.The slaves really had it hard back then and the underground railroad was were (where?) they had want to escape.I have learned how to push throw [through] a book and it may get interesting and I learned a lot about slavery.I’ve learned the slaves used to call the Ohio River the River Jordan. I also learned how slaves hid and protected themselves from Bounty Hunters.I learned that life maybe rough, but it can get better no matter how bad it is. So, don’t give up.

MQP – 7th gradeI've learned how Negros [Negroes] used to communicate through song. Also I've learned how beneficial the Underground Railroad for slaves. They benefited by being able to know they are no longer a slave.By reading this book I learned that slaver [slavery] is not right. It was a hard time so meny [many] people want to run and so meny [many] did.What slaves thought of and reacted to.I learned about how quilts mean the house is a safe house. Even if you where [were] free you really wasn't free.I learned more about slavery and how sometime the slave owners help the slaves escape.I learned that the slaves went thru a lot of things like they will get beat and all types of things. How the white people will help them escape.I learned a lot more about slavery.I have learned about slavery and how it was back then.That my ancestor went through a hard time, like when they were beaten and whipped while working. You shouldn't play with slavery, because most people really did go threw [through] bad things.--There's always a way out of something



--You can always pray to God.I learned that some whites helped slaves. That white people cared about what happened in slavery at the underground railroad.I learned and discuss=what was going on. I learned about history.I learned that even after you make it to Ohio, slave hunters can still capture you.I've learned that you had to have a free paper to be in America if you were colored. Also that the Ohio River is much wider than it was back then.Spirituals and codesI learned how hard it was for slaves to escapes. And how they got beat. And the symbolisum [symbolism].I have learned about Negro Spirituals and how they turned it into songs to tell other people what to do.It taught me no matter what you still are someone.not all white people didn't like black people. I learned that you wasn't free until you reached Canada.

MQP – 6th gradeHow the runaways had trouble running away. Like when they had to get to the ship.I learned how to respect slaves more cause they worked hard for their freedomI learned about that the Masters beat the slaves.I learned that slaves were treated like dogs.I learned how runaway but [put] onion on the bottom of their shoes. It was hard to escape.I learned that the underground railroad was house’s not a railroad track.I learned that it’s hard to escape from slavery.I learned a lot that people during that time went through. How they had to survie [survive] and the life stuggle [struggle]. That life ant [aint] always gonna be easy.I have learned how it felt to be a saver [slave].That slaves runaway just to be free, not easy to runaway, they put onions on feet.What it was like, and how it felt to be a slave…nothingI learned that you had to have a hiding place to not get caught.becaves [because] thay [they] hided in box’s [boxes]I’ve learned that the slaves could get awayFrom trouble don’t last I just a little learned about slaves and what they did and how the slaves got away from dogs. ONIONS!!I learn about slave and they put down onines. [onions] Hards part isThat you can come together and help each other.



it was not easy for the peoply [people] in the book.I learned that there were a lot of slaves & they hid to not get capture when they ran away.How they live, what they do.onion on the shoes.I learned about how slaves realy [really] have to be. They always get bossed around like they’re nothing. They all think they’re better than the slaves and treat slaves like furniture.The stronger and younger you are the more money your [you’re] worthI learned that nobody can stop you from you [your] freedom.I learned that when your [you’re] a runaway you risk a lot & your [you’re] not free until you reach CanadaThe runways [runaways] put onions on the bottom of their shoes. I didn’t now [know] that they had [?] and slavery.That a slave is never safe anywhere until they get to Canada

3) Which book related activities did you complete? Why did you choose them?

Holy Angels – 7th gradeThe Watson’s Go to Birmingham. I chose this because it looked like a good book.We went to the Freedom Center because it was all about slaves and the Underground Railroad.As a class, we made posters with facts on the Underground Railroad and Shelley Pearsall to learn more about them.We worked on the words that we didn’t know, and we talked about what we read.Our own slave trip/escape to freedom. Freedom CenterI completed about Shelley, Underground Railroad, Freedom Center, mainly because we did it as a class.We did a group type project about facts we learned.Mr. Chrowls class participated in an underground railroad poster filled with facts.I only did the assigned activities.3 facts about Shelley, 3 facts about the Underground Railroad, 3 things you learned, and a prediction (Why did Harrison take Samuel with him?) because they were assigned.The word bank and the scavenger huntThe Scavenger hunt.We competed on guessing why Harrison brought Samuel.3 facts about Shelley Pearsall and Underground Railroad. Also we did a scavenger hunt.At school we did an Underground Railroad around the school and it taught us to be very quiet and it’s no time to be messing around.



The scavenger huntWe learned facts about Shelley Pearsall, the Underground Railroad, and wrote about part of the book. I didn’t choose them.3 facts about Shelley P.; 3 facts about Underground Railroad; Underground Railroad review; predictionWe had quizzes and did assigned activities.Three facts about Shelley Pearsall-to learn more about her. Three facts about the Underground Railroad to learn more.3 facts about Shelley Pearsall – to know more about her; 3 Underground Railroad facts – to learn besides from the book; scavenger hunt – to [?] for the tests3 facts about Shelley & Underground Railroad; predicting what happens next and Underground Railroad review.

P/K – 5th gradeWe had a class discussion.I choose River Death. Because it has most information to answer.She is the best.We talked about the locations and we choose this because we wanted to summarize the places they went to.We had a class discussion. – 3 XWe made a vinn diegram [Venn diagram] on Samuel and Harrison. Trouble Don’s LastAnswer question. We chose them because it was easy.We did a ven-diagram. We also ask questions about “Trouble Don’t Last”NoneI choose them because I like umAnsewering qustens [Answering questions]Mrs. Nation told us questions.

P/K – 8th gradeWe answered questions about the book and it wasn’t a choice. We had to do it.Trouble Don’t Last. It was assigned from the teacher.Questions about the book.I choose a book report.We did the chapter questions assigned from our teacher.I don’t have a book that relates to this book.I completed everyWe did activities on it. I wanted to.



We took a field trip and completed multiple worksheets about the book.Chapter questions/school assessmentWe did chapter work and we. This was a teacher assiment [assignment].We did chapter review questions; they were given as an assignment.The class had questions that we had to answer. It was an assignment.Worksheets

MQP – 8th gradeRunning a thousands from home. I choose it cause I want to see how far they went.QCC w/bell. Because we were learning and having fun at the same time.Interpreted Negro spirituals and 4 corners cause their [they’re] fun; they related to me especially the spirituals.Picture book; intreped [interpreted] Negro spirituals.What activity that I liked was four corners because when we were reading I was like a fun quick break and the picture books because it…Questioning strategies, negro spiritual. Why is because it help understand there [their] ways and understand why she wrote the book.4 corners and react… It gave us an inside [insight] on how we felt and also other people.I would personally say negro spirituals because it was [involving?] very touching to my heart.The activities I completed was agree and disagree and research project because they looked more fun and interesting.I did the research project, picture book, questioning strategies. I liked these because if I would have read a book I would have never picked these things & I enjoyed them.We completed projects on writing Negro spirituals. We did KWL charts and also writing prompts. I chose them because during all of those processes I learned a lot.4 corners=It was fun and like a debate we got to walk around and stuff. Picture book and writing prompts I got to say what I thought or what I would have done.Activities we did was super similes and interpreted. I like these two activities the most because they were fun.I did number 4 QCC which was really fun. I had great comments and great predictions. And I did number 3 Agree and disagree. It was just fun walking to the corners and having to actually choice [choose] a side.We have done research on the coded messages and KWL chart and interpretations. And I liked it because it became creative.Super similes because she used a lot in the book and that was really fun. Agree/disagree because I like the conversation that we had as a class.



QCC w/bell and super simile. Why I like that is because I got to tell my opinions on how I felt on the book.I completed the interpreted negro spiritual. I chose this because I thought it would be cool to create my own spiritual.The book activities I completed was picture books and Agree/Disagree. I choose to like this two because it was fun to read the picture books and the Agree/Disagree is fun to see what people think.QCC, Picture book, because they are the two easy ones.Picture books, research project, 4 Corners. I like the picture books because we played a game after it. Then the research project I liked because we did it on the Underground Railroad, and we got to pick the people. 4 Corners I liked because it showed how much we really new (knew).I completed QCC because it was fun sharing what I thouth [thought]. I also completed the Negro spiratals [spirituals] it was nise [nice] to try and see what they ment [meant].We agree/disagree debates on the book and we did research projects. I liked them because I got to learn other people’s POV and I learned about slaves.Some activities we did were four corners. I liked to hear others opinion on conflicts in the book. So, I could understand the book from different points. The other activities would be the interpreted spirituals. I would chose this because, it gave us the time to show are [our] creative side.We had did a picture book, learned about Nigro [Negro] spiritul [spiritual] and etc. I chose them cause I sometimes hear ther [their] song, and im [I’m] used to doing them.

MQP – 7th gradeI liked 4 corners and super similes. I like 4 corners so we could state our opinion on the book. I liked super similes.I won't [want] to be free. He wont [want] to be free and he got free.We did a super simile, it really related to the book.Super similies [similes] Writing promptThe picture books. Some spirituals are songs and how the underground railroad became the most famous thing, and I always…I want to be free. Super similes. It best explains what am I reading about. We did the saints about our beatitudes.When we were talking about Negros [Negroes]. Because at first we were in slavery and most of them got free.The picture book let me visualize how they looked. Negro spirituals were strong and powerful.Four corners because it helped the class understand each other prospective. [perspective]



I liked the 4 corners activity because it helped us see what other people thought about the book, in their own point of view.picture book four cornerThe four corners because I got to hear other peoples prospetives. [perspectives]Agree/Disagree Super similesPicture book. Because it helped me get a visual of what the book might have been likeWe used questioning strategiesI chose to read because its fun4 corners, because we got to listen to what the other people

MQP – 6th grade3 X 3 because when you were done it sounded like a poem.List of the Underground Railroad cause I got to show how much I knowI did the 3 X 3, and I really liked it because you really have to think about what words you use.I liked when we list everthing [everything] we knew about the underground railroad3 X 3 (three by three) when we had to wright [write] three thing about each person in the book.I completed the picture book. I chose that activite [activity] because it had pictures.book related to me is picture book because it has pictures of the characters.Picture book, to visilies [visualize] it better. 3 X 3 to show how I felt about the person.Picture book. Because while reading you can see what’s going on while you read.Picture book – I showed what I thout [thought] it looked like. 3 X 3 – Show how I felt bout that person.Picture book because I like drawing.I liked the question strategies. I learned about her. I liked the picture book cause I like to draw.Interpreted QCC w/bell 3X3 Question3 X 3 because I like to rite [write] a lot and it’s fun.Questioning, because we didn’t have ro really write a paragraph. And I hate writing.List about underground Railroad. Because it teach me more about it.1. Listed the underground railroad. 2. 3 words. Because these activities were fun to write.Yes Picture Book in [and] Questioning strategies.Picture books I like these books because I like to see the pictures.3 words about Samuel and Harrin [Harrison] because you get to describePicture Book, it was more easy etc.3 words and listing underground railroad. I liked those because I had to remember and



think realy [really] hard about the book.The Questioning for Shelley Pearsall because you would be ready to ask your questions.I did the 3 X 3. I did the 3 X 3 because it let me be like Samul [Samuel].Picture books because you could see what it was like to be chained & beatened/UGRR because we listed stuff we knew & stuff we don’t knowList UGRR why because it black historyThree words. Picturebook. I chose them because they where [were] very fun and I learned a lot from them.

4) What did you learn from Shelley Pearsall?

Holy Angels – 7th gradeI learned it was hard to be an author.When you are an author you miss out on a lot of important things, like picking your cover for your book!I learned what it takes to be a writer, and pretty much all the steps through the process.I learned a lot about the Underground Railroad from her.How writers work, and what inspired her.How she started her books and ideas, and how she wrote and published it.I learned some interesting tactics to use on my writing.I learned that to be a good writer, you have to read and start when you’re small.I learned how much it takes to become an author.That she used a lot of real people in her fictional book.I learned that writers have to be dedicated to their work and willing to put lots of time aside.Her motivation and how you have to research about everything to write your own book.That she had to research everything and that she thought the Ohio River was noisy.I learned that slaves had to stay in very small spaces.That if you believe in what you want to do it could happenThat I need to get permission from Christopher Tolkein to write and sell a book that uses J.R.R. Tolkein’s ideas.Her husband has an accent; she was a former teacher; she likes messy offices.I learned it very hard writing a book and you must persiver [persevere].I learned more about her childhood & explanations about the story.about herself, and how she wrote her book.I learned about being an author, about some of her other books, and about her point of view with the book.that it was a lot of work to write one book!



She has been writing for a long time, and she likes to write.I learned that being a writer doesn’t mean that you don’t have to do any work, because you have to constantly be working on drafts and doing research.I liked how we learned about the background of the book, and who it was based off of.How hard it is be an author. How she changed the book and how she had many drafts.

P/K – 5th gradeThe only way she was still in school is to write a story.I learned that most of the places that are in the story were actual places.She is good teacher.the peramid (pyramid)Fellow [follow] your dreams and don’t give up on your dreams.That you will always have rejection.I have learned that Shelley was writing books before she was a athour [author].I like eaveyShe never gives upI learned that she made more booksShe told us about river manThat it take a lot of trys [tries] to start a bookgood author.She knows about slavery.about her other booksShelley Pearsall has to do 8 sloppy copies.I learn that she was a 5th grade teacher.She talt [taught] me about slavery.I learned that she had already wrote 4 books.

P/K – 8th gradeThat she went through a lot of drafts.She told us about what kinds of books authors write.That you need to rewrite something to get it right.I lerned [learned] what being a aurthor [author] is like.I learned how long it takes to write one book.I learned how she wanted to be a author since she was young.In the book about a different methodThe struggle for the slaves to get to the promise land.The struggle of slaves to get to the promeised land.I learned she’s nice and never met her manager.



I learned that Shelley Pearsall is a nice and cool person.I learned there’s a lot of work and drafts that go into writing a book.nothing.wasn’t herewhat an authors was is.

MQP – 8th gradeShe’s a nice lady. She works very hard to be successful.That she isn’t a millionare [millionaire] yet. She also is working on a book right this minute.That it took years to make this book and that she did [their trail walked wear [where] they walked]That writing book is your but the cover of the book isn’tWhat I learned about Shelly Pearsall that writing and publishing a book can be difficult.I learned that she worked hard on her books and she love writing.I learned that you have to write more than one copy of your book.She was very out going. She made us feel what we were reading.She made a lot of books.I learned that like history a lot and she wrote the book when she was 14.I learned about how she came up with her characters and she enjoys history and she like to write books.I learned that when it comes to writing you really need to have a strong passion for writing and a lot of patience.That she travled [traveled] the way the people in the book went (by car)I learned that it takes a lot of work just to write a book. Also that you can go around to different places to get your settings.I learned that to be a writer you have to take risk and keep trying, and that you have to rewrite your book a lot.I’ve lerned [learned] the she wrote like 4 books fixing corrections to finish one book.I learned that it is not easy being a book writer.I learned that it is not easy to make [a] book; it takes years. I also like how she explain the book.I learned that it takes more than a year or months to write a book.I learned that enslaved people use to say Canada was Canaday.I learned a lot about writing books.That when she was here after she wrote the book Trouble Don’t Last, her mom signed her up for an award for the messiest office and she won. Then after she won they came and remodeld [remodeled] her office. Then she told us a story that she was reading her book



that she stayed at a house that had a ghost in it.I learned if I want to be a writer to keep trying.I learned she was a former educator.I learned that once you have a gift that works for you use it.She had stacks and stacks of paper from prewriting her stories.

MQP – 7th gradeI learned that even though she was younger and got rejected but she didn't let that discourage her.She like to right [write] schent [since] she was in firstIt takes a long time to make a novelHow long it took to write all her books.She liked to write and from Ohio.I learned that she like to write since third grade. I learned how to make tetrahedrons. That keep trying don't matter what. (Don't quit).I learned that she wrote a lot of books even if they got rejected and kept writing and didn't give up.That she didn't just write about slavery. She wrote about comedy.Shelley Pearsall doesn't read her books after she publishes them.That she was from Ohio and that she wanted to reach out to different kids.That even if she was white she had a black peopleI learned that she was from Ohio.I learned that an author can write all different kinds of books.It is important to go somewhereHow she went on the Ohio River in the dark so she could get a visual about the book.She traveled all the places in the book.to be smart as you can beHow she traviled [traveled] all the places she talked about in the book

MQP – 6th gradeShe was a teacher and she started to write when she was 6 year old.They don’t get paid alot.I learned that she took people from back in the day and made them into characters.That Shelley Pearsall took 2 years to write the book.1. She was an wrighter [writer] 2. Went to college 3. Has an husmon [husband] and kid’s and a cat. 4. Wrighters [writers] take a long time to wrigh [write] one book. 5. She was an teacher at first.There are houses for runaway salvarys [slaves].



I learned that writers don’t eaven [even] get paid a lot. I learned that she tryed [tried] and tryed [tried] then she got it.I learned that it takes a long time to write a book.that she love’s [loves] to write books.It take her 2 yrs to put out her 1st booknothingThat she has been writing since the first grade.I learn thay she had a cogs [dog?]that she wrote the BooksI didn’t really learn nothing she just told about her life really. I heard that she wrote in first grade.She was a teacher. Took people from the old daysthat you have to share your money with the producters [producers, publishers].a year to write the Book.Take 2 & a half years to do books!She was a teacher before she startedthat she from OhioI learned she needed perserference (sp) [perseverance] to make [t]he first book and that she had a lot of paper and documents envolved [involved]That as an author you have to go to places to put more in your story. She got her parts of her stories from experiences of her ownI learned that it take a lot of time to write a book.That her books are based on her life & what she learnedShelley Pearsall made four booksI learned that it takes a while to become a writer and it is not as easy as you think.

5) What did you like about this author visit and Choose to Read Ohio event?

Holy Angels – 7th gradeThey interacted a lot and had lots of visuals.I’ve never met a real author before that I’m honestly interested in.I liked that the author actually came to talk to us.It gave us the chance to meet with a real author.I liked how she was very truthful about it, and she wasn’t nervous to share her mistakes.I liked learning about how she comes up with her ideas and what it takes to write a book.I liked how Mrs. Pearsall showed us her drafts of the books she wrote.I liked how we got to meet her, and she wasn’t mean or snotty.She told us a lot about what being an author is like and how she came up with her books.



I liked the meeting of the writer. I think I would always like to meet them to see if they talk like they write.We got to ask her questions, and she got to explain unclear parts of her book to us.I liked learning about the tetrahedron. I don’t know what the Read Ohio event is.I like this very much and enjoyed it.I liked how she explained her book and her husband’s accent.I liked everything about this author visit and Choose to Read Ohio event.I think it was fun and interesting. I am also grateful.I liked the author visit. I learned a lot about how to write a book and you must study.I liked how she put her childhood into it.It was fun learning about her writing her book.I liked how it was fun, and at the same time, I learned a lot about our history.b/c it sounded interesting!I liked how she explained the book, how she liked going from school to school.I liked that Shelley got to come and speak to us and that we got to go to the Freedom Center and other things that related to the book.Because it was a fun experience to learn about being an author.

P/K – 5th gradeThere was too much talking.I thought it was great. She showed us pics of other people.When we watching the movie.I liked how she told us part of her childhood.I liked everything. – 2 XI liked when she talked about when she stayed in the haunted house.I like eavey thankAnswering the questionsI like because it was historyGood because she was a real authorShe told us about her books.I liked how she went back into the story.She was OKShe made a book about a fake Elvis Presley.I liked when she told me about when she told usc [us] about hunted [haunted] house.The thing that I like about the author is she told us about all the books she wrote.



P/K – 8th gradeThe ending. – 2 XWe learned many things.I liked how she told my class what being an author is like.I liked the bio. she gave us about her.I like that she made us understand about what her books were about.I wasn’t thereThe thing I liked about the author visit was she was nice and the stories she was telling us was interesting.Some people got free signed booksI liked the topics she’s writing about and how she mixed real events into a story.I like the books that she showed us.I liked that it showed me how much work goes into writing a book.nothing. wasn’t here

MQP – 8th gradeI finnaly [finally] got to meet a famous book writer.She showed us her draft’s before she wrote the book.That they came to show us respectThat it was really good for someone to come and read a book to us.She explained why she wrote the book’s and how she chose to describe the charecters [characters].I liked her energy and she was into the visit and us.I like how she interacted with everyone and she was very funny/fun.I like it a lot because it really helped me.I got to learned [learn] more about the book and some history too.I liked the fact that she wrote the book in Ohio and Kentucky.I liked that she explained how she got to where she is and how long it took her to get where she is.I liked how she described what being an author is all about.everythingI liked the way she talked about her books and the way she showed us how many drafts she wrote.I liked that we actually got to meet her and ask her questions.All most everything because it was interesting.I like how she wrote a book about slavery cause there are not many books like that.



I liked that when the author came she had all her books and she let us buy them and I really like All Shook Up.I liked the visit because I think it is interesting and nice to learn things from a very educated person.I liked the author visit because she explained why she ended the book the way she did and she gave me an autograph.I liked the way she told us her story on how she became a author.She was really cool with us.I liked how she showed us all of her books.I liked that she introduced her new books.I liked how she talked about her journey before writing Trouble Don’t Last.the way she was excited for coming to our school

MQP – 7th gradeI liked how funny and how well spoken she was as a person.She really spent time with her books.The way she was open to answer any question we asked.Because she came to tell us why she made books and tell us how her childhood was.She never gave up.I like that she told us some personal stuff that she didn't have to tell us.I liked that she was open and felt coformable [comfortable] about talking about slavery even if she is white.That she had been writing since a very young age.She has a great personality.I liked it because she was one of the only authors that came to our school.That she never gave up.I liked that she has back ground nalidge (knowledge) on her books.her writing about slaveryIt surprised me to know how long it took her to finish the book and how she didn't get paid a lot.I liked how she never gave up writing after she got rejected alot.She was very honest.She never stop writing because of how many times she got rejected with her books.



MQP – 6th gradeHow she told us when she started to write & that how I old I started to write.She was niceI liked that she had a happy spirit.She was funny and like to readI liked that at the end she told an family store [a family story]. She told us me informationI like about this author visit that she told all about herselfThe story about how she saw and heard the gost [ghost].That shes is intelligent & bright and funnythat it’s cool we get to meat [meet] her and she gets to travel all over the place.When she told us why she picked a book about slaveryI liked it allShe told us how it feels to be an authorshe funthat she is funnyThat she is funny.nice, goodthat she shared her trip.that I can see a book wihte [writer].She has a good sense of humor. I like everything she did.when she said she used to read when she was little and send it to a author and she go[t] declinded [declined] he because it wasn’t good.She is a good writerI liked how she told us everything and we talked back like we were all friendsHow she explained where she got her facts from.I liked when she talked about the other bookI learned more about what the story really meant.She’s very funnyI liked that she brought some of her other books and explained to us what they where [were] about.



6) What did you dislike about it?

Holy Angels – 7th gradeI disliked the big group we had to walk around in.I honestly wish that I could ask her more personal questions and not in front of everybody.Honestly, I think I would have liked to ask her more “personal” questions.I really didn’t dislike anything.They were in such a hurry, and I felt as if she was in a rush!Nothing – 8XNot much. I knew most of what she said.Not really anythingI disliked not knowing what Samuel did up in Canada.I didn’t like her hair.The Freedom Center trip.I liked everything about it.Too many people at the Freedom Center, and that I had to miss part of when the author came in. : - )How she talked about her officeI didn’t like that the Freedom Center was so crowded.N/ANothing it was very interesting.I like everything about it.

P/K – 5th gradeIt was too long.I liked everything.No thing.I like.I liked everything. I did not dislike.I like everything. – 2 XIt was a good book.I did not go because I didn’t get the form sign.I did not like when she talked about her slopy [sloppy] copys [copies].She was goodI liked everything about it!It didn’t have enough characters.That it was about slaves



I like it allThat they get relased [released] too late.Nothing – 2Xhow long it tookThere was nothing I disliked. I liked everything.

P/K – 8th gradeThe beginning.Too many papers to complete.The beginning and middle.I liked everything.I dislike the fact she couldn’t stay that long.I dislike that she was talking for a long time.I wasn’t thereThe thing I dislike was that we didn’t really get to talk to her.I dislike the length of time we spent with Shelley Pearsall.I disliked nothing. – 2 XThere was nothing I disliked about it.nothing. – 3 X

MQP – 8th gradeN/A – 18 XThat it really wasn’t an exciting book.I loved everything about the author visit.Nothing. – 2 XI dislike the fact that the book was a little boring.I didn’t dislike anything about the visit.Nothing, because she was very interesting.I didn’t like how long it was.

MQP – 7th gradeWhat I think needed improving on is how slow the book started off.not a thingthe other books she broughtHow much paper she used to make all stories.I didn't dislike anything I'm a greatful [grateful) person.I didn't like the end of the book because it wasn't exciting as I thoughtI love the whole book!



I didn't dislike it.I didn't really dislike the book.The way she put the characters together.I did not dislike anything.I liked everything about the book.The only thing I would change was the ending because I thought it felt undone.nothingI didn't dislike anything.I dislike the ending because I wanted to see what happened next.She didn't have enough time.at the end of the book seemed like it had a missing piece to it

MQP – 6th gradeI like every bit of it.I didn’t like it cause it was long.Everything was O.K.Nothing – 3XI liked it all. – 7XShe mostly called on the eight [eighth] grades cause they away [always] sit in the front. Then we couldn’t really see.N/A – 3XSorry, but I really didn’t like it because it reminds me of my dad.I liked it.. N/AI like it alotI really didn’t like it because it took to[o] long : - ( !And, AI like it. – 2XI have no problem at all with anything she did or saidI liked every thing about the book and her visit.I didn’t dislike anything

7) List five words that describe your visit to the Freedom Center.

Holy Angels – 7th gradenice, good, awesome, cool, and fun.visual, busy, informative, fun, interestingeducational, moving (emotionally), eye-opening, fun, interestingfun, educational, creative ideas, a lot of exhibits, historical



educational, fun, truthful, historical, excitingfun, interesting, busy, educational, visualfun, interesting, inspiring, WOW!, “I never knew that.”fun, knowledgeable, enjoyable, interesting, educationalfun, learning, exciting (movie - ?moving), descriptive, rushedawesome, planned, inspiring, crowded, orderlyfun!, claustrophobic!, interesting!, educational!, enjoyable!crowded, lost, educational, enjoyable, fun.exciting, interesting, knowledgeable, appealing, enjoyablefun, educational, interesting, boss, scaryboring, disappointing, gloomy, depressing, longfun, interesting, learning, entertaining, great experiencefun, educational, interestingfun, life changing, amazing, interesting.fun, boring, learnful, crowded, (sometimes disappointing)crowded, educational, fun, exciting, interestingamazing, shocking, exciting, colorful, learnfun, historical, big, interactive, learnexciting, informative, interesting, fun, interactiveinteresting, interactive, exciting, educational, fun!fun, amazing, moving, cool, shocking

P/K – 5th gradeIt was fun & we got to listen to stories. It was exciting, fun, kinda scared, a little fun, but cool.best, awesome, exciting, favorite, lovegreat, cool, fun, fantastic, awesomefreedom, slave, runaway, Africa, black peoplethe move outside hidewonderful, nice, ecarvsahl, greatful [grateful], enjoyingamazing, good, OKGoodfun, slavery, beautiful, awesome, coolI did not go. – 11 XI was not hear [here]unforgitible [unforgettable] interesting, fun exited [excited], shortnice, short, exiting [exciting], fun, educative



nice, fun, cool, great, goodslavery, Henry “Box” Brown, box, Ohio River, timeline

P/K – 8th gradefun, active, interesting, creative, enciting [exciting]fun, active, interesting, learning, creativeinforming, boring, tiring, active, creativeshort, intererresting, [interesting] fun, imformationable, [informationable] and little boring.excited, nice tour, slaves moves, interesting things, learningfun, interesting, educational, correctional, and likeablefun, great, interesting, excited, okay dayfun, exciting, different, intriguing, acknowledgeableeducational, fun, enjoyable, exciting, relaxingfun, exciting, educational, enjoyable, seeing new thingsInteresting, fun, clean, quiet environmentexciting, interesting, educational, fun, informationaleducational, fun, cool, injoyable [enjoyable], learning expirence [experience]information, interesting, fun

MQP – 8th gradeawesome!; huge!; sweet!; cool!; lost (lots) of wordsA great learning fun experience>fun, great, learned, wow, knewDidn’t go because I didn’t have much self-control but now I have made a avid change for the better.Rememberable, learning experience, fun, lost [lots] of words, unexspected [unexpected]cool, fun, nice, smart and sweetInteresting, exciting, joyful, heartbreaking, opened.Spitural [Spiritual], honest, heartrenching [heart retching], truthful, powerfulFive words that describe would be educational, remember, value, exciting, and exploring.Awesome, learning, fun, value, exploring1. Interesting; 2. Heart rending 3. Exciting. 4. Thoughtful. 5. PowerfulHistorical, heartbreaking, educational, stimulating, beautiful.heartfilling, exquizite [exquisite], greatful [grateful], interesting1. Artistic; 2. Interesting; 3. Enjoy; 4. Influence; 5. ActionInteresting, new, knowledgeable, great, and enjoyable.1.) Interesting; 2.) Artistic; 3.) fun; 4.) educational; 5.) enjoyable



Amazing, Edgucated [Educated], Sad, Powerful, A spoken messageexsiting [exciting], interesting, edjucating [educating], fun, and inspiringInteresting, Intriging [Intriquing], Factful; Inviting, Surprising1. Exciting; 2. Interesting; 3. Curious; 4. Open-Minded; 5. Inspiringexciting, fun, exploring, creepy, like I was their [there] with the slaves.

MQP – 7th gradepowerful, strong, deep, comprehensible, helpful(was not there)historic, special, creations, awesome, sadhistorical, powerful, remember, strong, great.interesting, understanding, curious, fun, enjoyingtrail, boat, gun, dogs, chainsgood, happy, playfull, sad, madinteresting, importantunbelievable, informational, undescribable [indescribable], powerful, nicefun, exciting, happyfun, interesting, exciting, visuals, knowledgeInteresting, active, exciting, long, and historicalexciting, explainitory [explanatory], lovely, amazing, beautifulpowerful, beautiful, spiritual, hartfelt [heartfelt], storng.

MQP – 6th gradeInspiring, Enlightening, Joyful, Important, Exantiant (Anxious?)Long ride, Short visit, interesting, big, lameinteresting, inspiring, entertaining, successfulexciting, fun, learningfulinteresting, fun, important, exiting [exciting],1) exciting 2) interesting 3) educational 4)The freedom center was really humungous fun huge stairs cool a bush of roomsfun edachcationell [educational] inspring [inspiring] nice an ally house1) Diffeent (different) 2) Breathless 3) Importanting 4) [Melised?] 5) RespectfulBeautiful, exciting, awesome, amazing, intertaining [interesting/entertaining?].1) Different 2) Entertaing [entertaining] 3)Breathetaking [breathtaking] 4) Gave info 5) Importantit fun-Amazing –Brillant [brilliant] –intelligant [intelligent] –interesting –funAuswom [awesome] Extrodinary [Extraordinary] Exclusive Greatful [Grateful] Positive



Calosturaphobic (sp) [claustrophobic) from a slaves point in view Creative Arts Historical Traditional Classicenlightning [enlightening] deep exiting [exciting] exatic [exotic], fun1. Inspertaliol [inspirational] 2. Encatshion [education] 3. Forfulling [fulfilling] 4. Enmusing (?) 5.1) Excited 2) intresting [interesting] 3) important 4) education 5) funinterestedexciting, Imrgating [imaginative?], moving, encouraging, enlightining [enlightening]

8) Write one thing you learned during your visit to the Freedom Center.

Holy Angels – 7th gradeI learned many ways slaves escaped.I learned about the pain that they probably went through, and how easily these things could happen again.I learned that slaves were brutally beat.That these slaves would find their own ways to care for each other. Such as growing herbs for people sick or in pain.That they would keep a lot of slaves in a pen for 40 days before they made a long walk to where they would work.Slaves were kept in slave pens.When the slaves had to walk 750 miles, I think, to Natches [Natchez], Mississippi.The plants. I liked what the healer had to say.I learned about the slave pen.about the Emancipation ProclamationThat the slave trade stopped from West AfricaNot to chew gum while your (you are) there.That using the Underground Railroad wasn’t an easy decision.Some Slaves were kept in a pen house.Slaves were sold for more than food.I learned that it wasn’t an easy desissian [decision].How some people would own many slaves.I learned about the slave pens, how they were treated there, and how long they had to wait there.The slaves had a hard, long life, and they were treated poorly.Slaves had to walk 75. Just to go to slavery.I learned that women would be cooks, healers, caretakers for the children and maids.I learned about how lots of slaves didn’t even make it over to America!



That slaves us[ed] to cure each other with different urbs [herbs] and plants.

P/K – 5th grade We listen to a woman’s story and it was exciting.Slaves got sold in a shack.About the Underground RailroadI learn that the slave have to runaway to get freedom.who did itI learned that people sold slaves from the North to the South.We learned that the chains were hevey [heavy]That in the house that is where the[y] hide the slave.I didn’t go. I was absent. – 10 XI learned that a slave mailed himself to freedom.Chanece [chains] were heavy.I learned that a slave sent hisself to freedom.That in September the nights was longerA guy mailed hisself to slavery. It took 27 hours. His name was Henry “Box” Brown.

P/K – 8th gradeI learned about John Anderson.I learned about who was famous for helping slaves cross the Mississippi River.John AndersonI learned what a slave pen was like.I learned about the people who helped the slaves.I learn how the slaves had been through alot with their journey and making sure they don’t get caught.I learned enough.The thing I learned from the freedom center was white people help black exscape [escape] to all whites wasn’t the same.I learned how slaves were forced to live in John W. Andersons Slave Houseit was lots of work getting freedomI learned thatI learned it was much easier to cross the river long ago because it wasn’t as deep.I learned that slaves had to pick cotton all day long.I learnd [learned] were [where] slaves were kept.



MQP – 8th gradeI didn't learn nothing. I been there 7 times already.That the Ohio river used to be 2 feet deep and now it's about 18 feet.That a Holy man said we can be in slaved.The females was down stairs and the males was up stairs of a small house.The boy live on the top and the girl live on the bottom of the house.I learned that some slaves was 1/3 of a slave.I learned that the Brooklyn bridge copyed off of that brigde by the centerThat they where [were] kept in a house shoulders together, boys on top floor girls on bottomThat one slave made a quielt [quilt] about 30 ft long just about freedom.I learned about how they brought the slaves here. I think it was something about a triangle.That they wrote messages in their quilts.That John W. Anderson kept slaves separated men on top ladys on the bottomI learned about the slave caretakers that brought the slaves across the river and lead them to their freedom.Mr. Parker was helping the slaves get to John Rankin and John Rankin helped the slaves by putting them in his attic.That one of the ladies there her name was Saydee and she was a slave.I learned that a…I learned that slaves had to stay skin close on slave boats.I learned the struggle coming to Ohio.That a lady had made a hudge qilt [huge quilt]

MQP – 7th gradeI learned how hard the life was for a slave and how they didn't treat you as a person and more like a dog.(was not there)The house that was there was one of the actual houses used in slavery.The slaves had to sleep in one area like the girls slept upstairs and the boys slept downstairs.That it was hard for our ancestors.Slave codes Slave shipSome slave never gave upI learned that some slaves had to work in factories.I've learned the real meaning of hard work.the north star



How some slaves well men slaves had to stay upstairs cause they would try to runawayI learned that cotton is hard to pick.How we are free.that the things they had actual stuff from slavery.

MQP – 6th gradeThe runaway had the to couldn’t get out, because of the windows.Slave masters put they name on the slaves houseI learned that the maters kept the slave changed [chained] up in tiny places.They put hundreds of slaves in a little houseI learned that some slaves had to she [see] their parents die The slaves had to be in houses with lot’s people (lot of people)I learned that they stored slaves & tied them up with chains.people hide when other salves [slaves] tried to steal them.story teller I learned that a wonmen [woman] disobeal [disobeyed] her mother. Then she relized [realized] what she really had. Then her was gone.I learned what it was like back in slavery.that the real story tailer [teller] was split apart from her mother. Her name is Saty.They were chained were [where] they were storedthe houseThat family in slavery got split up.It takes a long time to get thereI learned about a lady who dressed as a man in order to be freedThey use real artifacts and slave houses from the U R (Underground Railroad)I learned that it was a lot of hardship, back then.That life wasn’t fair as a slave & you couldn’t do anything back also they use many codesThe slpet [slept] on a coatI learned that slaves where [were] kept in chains and had to work hard for no pay.

9) Do you have any suggestions for improving the author or Freedom Center visits?

Holy Angels – 7th gradeI got nothing to improve both of the things.We didn’t really get to see a lot at the Freedom Center. So maybe not take as many groups at one time.Freedom Center: less busy time for when we goAuthor: Keep writingNo, she did well.



Less crowded at the Freedom Center, and don’t rush Shelley Pearsall around.*be less busy day*More time at the Freedom Wall at the Freedom CenterNo – 3XFor the Freedom Center not being so rushed when we go so we can learn more.Way too crowded!! Have less people booked on the same day!!!! : - (smaller groups, less crowded, and to see John Parker’s libraryNo, I do notLet us chew gumHave the guides give both sides of the story and tell the upsides.Show us more exhibits, but overall it was great.Go when there is not so much people.Nope. : - )No suggestions for the author. Freedom Center – we need to go when less people are there.No, it was wonderful. Maybe we could have seen a little bit more, but it was OK.Less people thereFor the author visits it would be nice if they could be a bit longer.No, if it was less crowded.For the Freedom Center, have more activities for us to do.

P/K – 5th gradeNo - 4Need more time for sovaner [souvenir]I think we should have more time. I think we should have been…hearason (Harrison) ?I do not have any suggestions.Nothing!!!!!I would like to act like we were slave.Have more time. Hand on activity.Put more interesting videos and books.I didn’t go – 5 XNothingNo because I didn’t go.I don’t know.I will make a show about slavery.I didn’t



P/K – 8th gradeYes, more active I would say. There is a lot of sitting involved. Get some chairsThere was a lot of sitting. I would have enjoyed more activities. Get some chairs.More activities, no sitting (so much) Get some chairsGet some chairs at the Freedom Center.A longer visit from the author and have a longer time to explore the Freedom Center.No, I don’t have a suggestion about the Freedom Center.the fact that we sat on the floor in the Freedom CenterThe suggestion I have for the Freedom Center is about sitting on the floor I would say next time have seats for everyone next time because it’s very uncomfortable sitting on the floor.I liked both. The author and the Freedom Center visits were good but they should have been longer.Freedom Center improvement: Let kids order their food and more time.They could have let the kids buy from the cafeteria. We could have had more time.Maybe if they take you tours to the river itself.No, I do not have any suggestions for improving the author or Freedom Center visits.noget some chairs next time

MQP – 8th gradeNo I don't knowNoN/A - 7XI don’t have any improvement past the author visit.No I do not.No I didn't have no suggestionsThey should let us see everything that they have to show us.NopeNo I don't.I think the Author should have extended the book.The book seemed unfinished. She could have added more to it.Don't make a lot of noise.The movie was pretty hard to concentrate on because it was a constantly moving painting which was interesting but hard to see.No I think it should stay the same



MQP – 7th gradeNo-5XI would have more things for you to see and study about slavery.I thing [think] the Freedom Center should build some more things dealing with slavery.I do not have any suggestionsNo I do not.No because it was to [too] funI loved the author and the Freedom Center so I have no suggestions.I think we could have more time.No I do not

MQP – 6th gradeN/A – 13XYea having better more enthused about us bein their [there]No – 2XNo I don’t have any suggestionsNo, it was good.She should of explained herself more, and that they chained slaves there.That they should have a skit for a example to show about the UR. (Underground Railroad)



Teacher Evaluation Form

Trouble Don’t Last – book choice

Appropriate Neutral Inappropriate

5

Comments:

Students enjoyed the novel (HA)All of my students including the unmotivated were engaged and answering questions during the class discussions. (P/K-5th grade)Connected well with school academic standards (MQP-6th grade)

Shelley Pearsall’s visit

Excellent Neutral Disappointed Other

5

Comments:

Students liked hearing about how she became an author & what an author has to do (HA)She made her experiences, with writing, relative to the students. (P/K-5th grade)Got students very interested in her other books (MQP-6th grade)

Freedom Center Visit

Excellent Neutral Disappointed Other

3 2

Comments:

Shouldn’t go in Feb. or March. The place is way too busy. The F.C. was way too crowded. They kept us as a group of 46 – 1 tour person – would talk before all group was there. – Kept telling us to hurry up. – We missed out on a lot. In the past – We went to F.C. in Dec. – much better – smaller groups of 15 – heard & saw so much more – wasn’t rushed. (HA)Too rushed, not enough time to read info & take in the exp. (HA)We all enjoyed it! There was just not enough time! (P/K-5th grade)Great extension for the book (MQP-6th grade)

Variety and Choice of Activities in the Choose to Read Ohio Activity GuideHoly Angels (HA) – 7th grade students, Catholic, K-8, urban school – Dayton, OhioPatterson/Kennedy (P/K) – 5th & 8th grade students, Public, K-8, urban/inner city school – Dayton, OhioMary Queen of Peace (MQP) – 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students, Catholic, K-8, urban/inner city – Dayton OH


Challenging Significant Adequate Inappropriate

2 2 NA

Comments:

Would have been nice to have earlier to incorporate activities w/various teachers/subjects. Would have been nice to have this information sooner – only had about a week to plan – needed more time than that – had to change my plans/unit that I had already planned. (HA)

Variety and Choice of Activities in the Study Guide from Shelley Pearsall

Challenging Significant Adequate Inappropriate

3 1 NA

Comments:

Describe additional activities your students completed for this grant project.

For review did an “Underground Railroad” – teachers/classrooms were a station house – to get next picture clue – student had to answer question correctly. (HA)My students completed a Venn Diagram. They compared the similarities between Samuel and Harrison. They also showed several differences. Class discussions: after paragraphs & chapters. (P/K-5th grade)Study guide aided class discussions. (P/K-8th grade)

Share some significant experiences you gleaned from participation in this grant project.

Info from Shelley about how to write, get published, & paid. (HA)Process of writing/researching a book (HA)It was great to see how the book tied into the Freedom Center. The kids could really relate the two. They even remembered the Ohio River (Jordan)! (P/K-5th grade)Students enjoyed the presentation/discussion by Shelley Pearsall. Also intriguing was the Freedom Center visit. Class discussions on plot events provided opportunities for students to learn about the antebellum period in American History. (P/K-8th grade)

Provide suggestions that might improve future author events/collaborative grant efforts.

include teachers – not just principals so teachers have info when they need it. (HA)Holy Angels (HA) – 7th grade students, Catholic, K-8, urban school – Dayton, OhioPatterson/Kennedy (P/K) – 5th & 8th grade students, Public, K-8, urban/inner city school – Dayton, OhioMary Queen of Peace (MQP) – 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students, Catholic, K-8, urban/inner city – Dayton OH


Re-enactment of chapters from outside adults & students in class. Related movie, Pictures, Activities like: word searches, crossword puzzles, standard & indicators relative to the Ohio curriculum. (P/K-5th grade)

Additional comments/suggestions

Very beneficial for our students (HA)Students were very excited about her book All of the Above and as a result we created a project using tetrahedrons. (MQP-6th grade)


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