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    The document describes the extraordinary escape of Henry "Box" Brown from slavery in Virginia in 1849. It includes pictures and questions to get students thinking about the historical context. It then tells the story of how Brown worked on a tobacco plantation in Virginia until his wife was sold away. With help from the Philadelphia Vigilance Committee, Brown mailed himself in a small box to freedom, taking 27 hours to arrive in Philadelphia. He almost died in the cramped box from lack of air and water before being opened.

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    The document describes the extraordinary escape of Henry "Box" Brown from slavery in Virginia in 1849. It includes pictures and questions to get students thinking about the historical context. It then tells the story of how Brown worked on a tobacco plantation in Virginia until his wife was sold away. With help from the Philadelphia Vigilance Committee, Brown mailed himself in a small box to freedom, taking 27 hours to arrive in Philadelphia. He almost died in the cramped box from lack of air and water before being opened.

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    PEAN ENG SCC Grammar: Narrative tenses EF, U12A

    An extraordinary escape
    1. Warmer

    Look at the pictures 1-5 and discuss them with your partner. Write down key words:

    1. What can you see? Pay attention to details.


    2. What do you think is happening? Where?
    3. Which historic event do you think these pictures refer to?
    4. Who are the people in the pictures? Support your answer with evidence.

    Image Key words

    Adapted from Krantz, Roberts, and Walter. Navigate Upper-Intermediate, Oxford University Press.
    2. Read the text and find out if you were right. Then, discuss the questions 1-4 with a
    partner.

    2.1 Questions:

    1. Why had the men gathered at the society?

    2. Why had Brown chosen Pennsylvania as his destination?

    3. What do you think his life had been like in Virginia?

    4. What dangers do you think he faced during his journey?

    2.2 Answers:

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    PEAN ENG SCC Grammar: Narrative tenses EF, U12A

    3. Listen to the story of Henry “Box” Brown. Answer the questions:

    1. Where had Henry Brown been working in Virginia?


    2. What terrible event led to his decision to escape?
    3. Who helped him escape?
    4. Which forms of transport did he use?
    5. How long had he been travelling in the box when it was finally opened?
    6. Why did he almost die in the box?

    Answers:

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    4. GRAMMAR POINT

    4.1 Look back at the text. What past verb tenses can you spot? Highlight them in
    different colors. Then, select three examples of three different past verb tenses (a-c).

    4.2 Narrative tenses: Talking about past events

    A narrative is a description of past events. The main tenses we generally use in a narrative are:

    a) ____________________________ to __________________________________________

    b) ____________________________ to __________________________________________

    c) ____________________________ to __________________________________________

    Adapted from Krantz, Roberts, and Walter. Navigate Upper-Intermediate, Oxford University Press.
    Grammar: PAST PERFECT
    PEAN ENG SCC Grammar: Narrative tenses EF, U12A

    PRACTICE

    Adapted from Krantz, Roberts, and Walter. Navigate Upper-Intermediate, Oxford University Press.

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