Strong Man
Who is the strong worker in both stories?
John Henry
Who or what does John Henry race against?
A steam drill (Machine)
Who works with John Henry on the railroad?
Other workers/ railroad workers
Where does John Henry work?
On the railroad/in a tunnel
What are the workers trying to break through?
a mountain/rock
What tool does John Henry use to work?
A hammer
What big challenge happens in both stories?
John Henry races the steam drill
what happens when john henry hits the rock?
the rock breaks
what happens to the steam drill at the end of the race?
it breaks/stops working
which book uses more rhythm and sounds like a song?
John Henry by Julius Lester. The 2nd book
Which book tells the story in a more simple straight way?
John Henry: An American Legend. The 1st one
What does John Henry show about hard work?
never give up/work hard
what does John Henry teach us about people vs. machine?
People can be strong and brave
How do people remember John Henry at the end?
As a hero/legend
what word best describes John Henry?
strong
what part of his body shows how strong he is?
his arms
what does he do better than the other workers?
hits the rock harder/work faster
what sound do we hear when he works?
ring/bang/boom/clang
why do the people watch the race?
to see who will win
how do the workers feel about him?
proud/happy/amazed/excited
what happens when he keeps working and working?
he gets tired and dies
what does the steam drill try to do?
break the rock faster than John Henry
which book sounds like a song when read aloud?
the 2nd one by Julius Lester
what job are the workers doing in both books?
building the railroad
why is John Henry remembered today?
because he was strong and brave/he worked hard