But the rest of the title, kais journey, the new world chronicles, and kais journey to gold mountain are completely different and hard to mix up. This is a trifold that can be done independently or in small groups for the story kais journey to gold mountain of the 4th grade storytown series. Theme 1 story 4 kais journey to gold mountain flashcards. What did kai dislike most about living on the island.
Reflections on rawls and habermas, melissa kristine yates, 2007, 228 pages. How do kai and young spend their first morning on the island. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier reading skill. Taken together, however, you can cover some of the most important topics in chinese american history. But after the long journey and tense medical examination, kai is locked up on angel islandthe character kai is based on a real person, whose photos, then and now, are part of the historical notes at the back of the book. Harcourt storytown lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain use these high quality, no prep, studentfriendly activities in literacy. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier, 2005, angel island association edition, in english. Kais journey to gold mountain shelby county schools. Danitra brown leaves town kais journey to gold mountain readers theater, pedro puts on a play on the banks of plum creek justin and the best biscuits in the world three little cyberpigs.
Kais journey to gold mountain 2005 edition open library. Learning period 1 the hot and cold summer mighty jackie danitra brown leaves town kais journey to gold mountain on the banks of plum creek learning period 2 justin and the best biscuits three little. Kais journey to gold mountain story elements workshee. Kai, 12, is the fourthgeneration male in his family to leave china for the u. Reading comprehension quiz test exam blanks 15 multiple choice questions, 5 true and false questions, and 22 short and long answer questions. It is not an easy subject matter to deal with, nor is it a difficult read. Kais journey to gold mountain an angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier illustrator gabhor utomo 2005, 39 pages, hardback and paperback. Ccss language arts pacing guide grading period 1 storytown. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave h. Use it as a guide during a whole group lesson, or as a homework assignment when students reread the story. If you averted your eyes, you looked away from something instead of directly at it. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall. Kai, 12, is the fourthgeneration male in his family to leave china for. You can visit the harcourt storytown website to view activities that accompany each story.
The ocean journey from southern china to gold mountain in america. Choose from 37 different sets of kai journey reading gold mountain storytown flashcards on quizlet. Whoever tossed a whirling disk of pizza dough the highest and caught it again would get free pizza for a month. Hes on his way to join his father, who is an american citizen in san francisco. The dragons child is a touching portrait of a father and son and their unforgettable journey from china to the land of the golden mountain.
Kai s journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier, 2005, angel island association edition, in english. When kai arrives he is detained on angel island in a crowded barracks, with harsh interrogations and the threat of being returned to china. Nov 01, 2004 in their first book, currier and utomo retell a seldomtold 1930s american immigration story. If you are interested in a particular story please let me know total pages. Lesson 3 danitra brown leaves town lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain. An angel island story, written by katrina saltonstall currier and illustrated by gabhor utomo, both san. She has illustrated several children s books for pelican including the toby belfer series and the american revolution a to z, nathan s hanukkah bargain, jim limber davis. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier. The dragon s child is a touching portrait of a father and son and their unforgettable journey from china to the land of the golden mountain. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. The following is a list of the themes in our text and the five stories that accompany those themes.
Read each section of kais journey to gold mountain. He s on his way to join his father, who is an american citizen in san francisco. A former elementary school teacher, judith hierstein now teaches high school graphic and media arts. Get the story town 4th grade quizzes and worksheets in a bundle for a discount. It is written for ages 812 to explain what it was like for her and her family to immigrate from china to america. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 4th grade kais journey to gold mountain. My journey to gold mountain, published by peachtree publishers, is a memoir of li keng wong. What happens when your book has the same title as another book. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. An angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Practice book characters traits and motivations read the story below. Whoever tossed a whirling disk of pizza dough the highest and caught it. Vocabulary for storytowns kais journey to gold mountain theme 1, story 4lesson 4 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Kai s journey to gold mountain an angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier isbn.
The opening paragraph of kais journey to gold mountain is an introduction. If youre writing a danitra brown leaves town essay and need some advice, post your nikki grimes essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave his home in china and journey alone to gold mountainamericato live with his father. The character kai is based on a real person, whose photos, then and now, are part of the historical notes at the back of the book. This preparation by creative works is based on the story kais journey to gold mountain which is in the story town reading selection for grade 4.
Compare and contrast the trip to angel island li keng wong. Learn kai journey reading gold mountain storytown with free interactive flashcards. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina currier reading. Journey to china 20 with kai and nourishing life duration. Kais journey to gold mountain reading comprehension quiz 2.
Kais journey to gold mountain storytown comprehension trifold. Harcourt storytown lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain use these high quality, no prep, studentfriendly activities in literacy centers all week while you teach small skill groups. Kais journey to gold mountain historical fiction paired selection. Historical fiction a story set in the past and portrays people, places, and events that. Hoover in 1934 to join his father, who had been in america for four years and wanted kai to benefit from the opportunities he saw. But after the long journey and tense medical examination, kai is locked up on angel island, where hes packed in with other internees until a long, dreaded interrogation can be completed. Historical fiction a story set in the past and portrays people, places, and events that did happen or could have happened. When kai arrives in san francisco he is detained on angel island in crowded barracks with harsh interrogations and the threat of being returned to china, but he endures the endless waiting and is finally reunited with his father in san francisco. Do you want to sharpen up your students comprehension skills. A black orphan in the confederate white house, and the pilgrims thanksgiving from a to z. Kais journey to gold mountain trifold storytown 4th grade. Learning period 1 the hot and cold summer mighty jackie danitra brown leaves town kai s journey to gold mountain on the banks of plum creek learning period 2 justin and the best biscuits three little. It is the story of a place download kai s journey to gold mountain. Kais journey to gold mountain trifold storytown 4th.
Lesson 3 danitra brown leaves town lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain lesson 5 pedro puts on a play. Reading curriculums school curriculum books and teacher. Teacher resource book greater albany public schools. Childrens summer reading stuck on angel island, awaiting. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Danitra brown leaves town by nikki grimes read print. This is the story of wong kai chongs journey to america. These activities are aligned with the weeks reading selection and provide extra practice in phonics, vocabulary and comprehension. Born in hong kong, i moved to new york city at age fifteen and was plunged into the tumultuous world of sex. Why does the main the bunk below kai write on the wall. Picture books for connections graphic organizers les. This preparation by creative works is based on the story kai s journey to gold mountain which is in the story town reading selection for grade 4. In the story, one girl spends a summer in the country while her friend stays in. It is the story of a place download kais journey to gold mountain.
Not the usual king story but instead a warm wonderful story. Students should be encouraged to read any type of printed materials such as magazines, newspapers, or books. Danitra brown leaves town kais journey to gold mountain readers theater, pedro puts on a play on the banks of plum creek justin and the best biscuits in the world three little cyberpigs weaving a california tradition readers theater, emeralds eggs mimicry and camouflage. Published by the angel island association, kai s journey to gold mountain is based loosely on the life albert kai chong, who traveled here from china on the s. It is based on actual conversations between twotime newbery honor author laurence yep and his father and on research on his family s immigration history by his niece, dr. The introduction gives the reader necessary information about what has happened in the story so far.
Together we must be committed to developing within students the desire to become lifetime readers. The paperback of the kais journey to gold mountain. Danitra brown leaves town kai s journey to gold mountain readers theater, pedro puts on a play on the banks of plum creek justin and the best biscuits in the world three little cyberpigs weaving a california tradition readers theater, emerald s eggs mimicry and camouflage. An angel island story 2005 0966735277, 9780966735277 religion in the public sphere. An angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier illustrated by. Kais journey to gold mountain woodland hills school district.
The paperback of the kai s journey to gold mountain. Kais journey to gold mountain storytown comprehension. Kai s journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier reading skill. These are all still picture books, but they have more words than books for younger kids and they cover more challenging subjects like hardship, discrimination and family separation. Helping your children create a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. In their first book, currier and utomo retell a seldomtold 1930s american immigration story. Kais journey to gold mountain an angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier isbn. It is based on actual conversations between twotime newbery honor author laurence yep and his father and on research on his familys immigration history by his niece, dr. Each story will focus on a specific skill and has accompanying vocabulary. May 29, 2005 a new picture book begins to fill in the record. The following books are discounted for subscribers to our newsletter.
Best childrens books about chinese american history. The dissertation develops two main lines of argument in. Included are two versions one with page numbers and one without because there may be different versions of the text book for different states. The dissertation develops two main lines of argument in my dissertation. Reading comprehension skills directly impact success in other subjects and test scores on standardized tests. We have discussed it in detail, but please set aside some time to reread it and talk about it at home. When kai arrives in san francisco he is detained on angel island in crowded barracks with harsh interrogations and the threat of being returned to china, but he endures the. When jack didnt get his way, he stomped out of the room in a. Kai s journey to gold mountain storytown comprehension trifold. Born in hong kong, i moved to new york city at age fifteen and was plunged into the tumultuous world of sex and drugs that characterized america in the 1960s.
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