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John Henry

Hello 4th graders,

After we absorbed and contrasted the John Henry film with our ballad, I wrote the film company a letter. 
Here is what I wrote:


Dear Creative People at Whitestone,

I am a music teacher in Minnesota.  My fourth graders finished John Henry's ballad and wanted to know more.  I found your wonderful John Henry film to share with them.  

They were enthralled with everything:  the story line, the live action, the music, and especially the ironies at the end.  They watched, leaning forward, cringing at parts that gripped them, and tapping toes with the song.  We had a rich discussion afterwards.

Thank you for an excellent film. Thank you for a clean film that I can show children, and thank you for a film that does not talk down to children.  Bravo!

Kari Peterson
Some of you want to learn more about John Henry.  Here is the LINK to "Behind the Scenes" and "Outtakes".  "Outtakes" has a quick scene showing how they made it look like John's hammers broke the mountain.


Read more about John Henry HERE in Wikipedia.
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      • The Firebird
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      • Carol of the Bells
      • Waltzing Matilda
      • Cowboy Songs
      • John Henry
      • Shenandoah
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