The stocks are affixed to the top of the tank, and Houdini has only his wits and the air in his lungs to keep him going during the next three minutes. What does Tui Sutherland want you to remember about Harry Houdini? What kinds of lessons can you learn from his life? Talk about these questions with your child and encourage him or her to go back to the text to use specific examples.Houdini is hanging upside down, his feet secured in stocks, and he is being lowered into a locked glass tank filled with water.
On the last two pages of the text, the author reminds us of the main ideas of the text. On page 34, the author states, “Now, not only was Harry ready for the world, but the world was ready for him.” What does the author mean by this statement? Be sure to encourage your child to use details from pages 32 – 34 for support. Ask what connections your child can find between Robert Houdin and Harry Houdini. Ask your child who Robert Houdin is and why the author includes him in a book on Harry Houdini. On page 13, the author provides a biography of Robert Houdin (Born Jean Eugene Robert Houndin).
The author says that, “Harry Houdini’s childhood is full of stories that may or may not be true.” This is very interesting indeed! Talk about what details the author gives to back up this statement. How does the author introduce the book? What details are used? Ask your child, “Based on this section of the text, what do you think the main idea of this text will be?” Challenge your child to move beyond stating the topic, “Harry Houdini,” but to state the main idea as a complete sentence. How does the Table of Contents help you to get a first impression of Harry Houdini’s interests, skills, and accomplishments?Īfter reading the introduction section, Who Was Harry Houdini?, talk with your child about the information the author gives about the book. Talk with your child about the purpose of a table of contents and how it can be used to find specific information about Harry Houdini. Here are some examples to get you started:
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