As a kid, he loved sports. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long time color barrier. Some of the fans didn't like it. Some of his teammates didn't like it. His story is as inspiring as he was.
By: Gail Herman
Discovery Questions
Although Jackie Robinson ended up playing baseball, he actually excelled in many sports. What are you good at? Write about it. Share your writings with a parent.
A lot of people hated that Jackie Robinson was playing with white people. Some teammates, umpires, and fans booed at him. Think of another story where someone is bullied. Use a Venn diagram. How is that character the same as Jackie? How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
Jackie Robinson promised Branch Rickey that he would not respond to the bullies. Was this a good choice, or a bad choice? Talk about it with a parent.
Write a letter to Jackie Robinson thanking him for helping to change the country. Share your letter with a parent.
Discovery Questions are available in 100+ languages in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
4th Grade
Book Code
450
Genre
ISBN
9780448455570
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