It s a memoir of four generations of chinese women, but it s really every woman s journey. I think the most interesting thing about moving to a new country would be. 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. Lesson 3 danitra brown leaves town lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain. Kais journey to gold mountain 2005 edition open library. Learn kai journey reading gold mountain storytown with free interactive flashcards. Kais journey to gold mountain katrina saltonstall currier.
The story in this book is written in both english and chinese. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 4th grade kai s journey to gold mountain. 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. Camouflage field book interactive from harcourt write your own animal adaptation report. Published by the angel island association, kais journey to gold mountain is based loosely on the life albert kai chong, who traveled here from china on the s. Reading comprehension skills directly impact success in other subjects and test scores on standardized tests. Kais journey to gold mountain reading comprehension quiz 2. Reading comprehension quiz blanks 14 multiple choice questions and over 10 short answer questions that analy. Ccss language arts pacing guide grading period 1 storytown. Kais journey to gold mountain trifold storytown 4th. When jack didnt get his way, he stomped out of the room in a. This year, each week, we will be working with a story out of our 4th grade harcourt storytown reading text book. Pair this book with the many books on ellis island to share the immigrant struggle to find a home in america. Whoever tossed a whirling disk of pizza dough the highest and caught it again would get free pizza for a month.
Reading comprehension quiz blanks 14 multiple choice questions and. Kai, 12, is the fourthgeneration male in his family to leave china for. The golden mountain is about irene kai s journey to claim her power and authenticity. Oct 09, 2009 reading kai s journey to gold mountain 2 reading mangrove wilderness 2 reading mighty jackie 2 reading mimicry and camoflage 3 reading mountains 1 reading my diary from here to there 2 reading on the banks of plum creek 2 reading pedro puts on a play 2 reading so you want to be an inventor. Read story starts on page 112 write a sentence for each vocabulary word 1 pt. Reading kais journey to gold mountain 2 reading mangrove wilderness 2 reading mighty jackie 2 reading mimicry and camoflage 3 reading mountains 1 reading my diary from here to there 2 reading on the banks of plum creek 2 reading pedro puts on a play 2 reading so you want to be an inventor. He s on his way to join his father, who is an american citizen in san francisco. 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. 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. We are focusing on comparing and contrasting texts as well as identifying figurative language. It is written for ages 812 to explain what it was like for her and her family to immigrate from china to america. Kais journey to gold mountain woodland hills school district. An angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests.
In the story, a boy travels alone from china to the united states in the 1930s. Historical fiction a story set in the past and portrays people, places, and events that did happen or could have happened. Why does the main the bunk below kai write on the wall. The book is handsomely put together and printed on heavy stock. Kai s journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier, 2005, angel island association edition, in english. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 4th grade kais journey to gold mountain. A young boy leaves his small fishing village in china to join his father in san francisco in 1934, passing through angel island enroute. In their first book, currier and utomo retell a seldomtold 1930s american immigration story. If you averted your eyes, you looked away from something instead of directly at it. Each story will focus on a specific skill and has accompanying vocabulary. Pedro puts on a play marc burckhardt getting the job done.
Historical fiction a story set in the past and portrays people, places, and events that. 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. These activities are aligned with the weeks reading selection and provide extra practice in phonics, vocabulary and comprehension. Teacher resource book greater albany public schools. Kais journey to gold mountain an angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier isbn. Book logs are due on monday or the first day of the school week. A parents guide to chinese american childrens books. How do kai and young spend their first morning on the island. Kais journey to gold mountain historical fiction paired selection. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave h. They will record the book they are reading and a parent signature will be needed each night read. Its a memoir of four generations of chinese women, but its really every womans journey. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina currier reading.
Kais journey to gold mountain trifold storytown 4th grade. They will then read the historical fiction story kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and. Kai, 12, is the fourthgeneration male in his family to leave china for the u. 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. Get the story town 4th grade quizzes and worksheets in a bundle for a discount. An angel island story angel island association, 2005 the syonan years singapore under japanese rule, 19421945, geok boi lee, national archives singapore, 2005, history, 345 pages dont let this book s small size fool you.
Practice book characters traits and motivations read the story below. Kais journey to gold mountain a young boy leaves his small fishing village in china to join his father in san francisco in 1934, passing through angel island enroute. Vocabulary for storytowns kais journey to gold mountain theme 1, story 4lesson 4 learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Theme 1 story 4 kais journey to gold mountain flashcards. The introduction gives the reader necessary information about what has happened in the story so far. I am the authors uncle, and a teacher with 39 years of. The golden mountain is about irene kais journey to claim her power and authenticity. The opening paragraph of kais journey to gold mountain is an introduction. What did kai dislike most about living on the island. Kais journey to gold mountain shelby county schools. Hot and cold summer mighty jackie, the strikeout queen 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. Harcourt storytown lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain use these high quality, no prep, studentfriendly activities in literacy. Best childrens books about chinese american history. Kais journey to gold mountain story elements workshee.
In the story, one girl spends a summer in the country while her friend stays 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. Story town 4th grade facing challenges worksheets bundled. Late book logs will lose 1 point each day they are late. When kai arrives he is detained on angel island in a crowded barracks, with harsh interrogations and the threat of being returned to china. Different versions of the 3 little pigs during this month your child will start a chapter book as part of their reading take home journal. Kais journey to gold mountain hardcover november 1, 2004. Generously sized illustrations sensitive to the story enliven the text, and make it suitable for reading aloud to a whole class as well. Click here for the spelling city page with this weeks spelling. In 1934, 12yearold kai travels alone by steamship from china to gold mountain united states to live with his father. If you averted your eyes, you looked away from something instead of. Read each section of kais journey to gold mountain.
Lesson 3 danitra brown leaves town lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain lesson 5 pedro puts on a play. Focus skill compare and contrast, try this read vocabulary story write definitions for all vocabulary words 1 pt. Kais journey to gold mountain story elements worksheets 3. This product has lesson one, lesson two and lesson four for the 4th grade story town reading book. An angel island story angel island association, 2005 the syonan years singapore under japanese rule, 19421945, geok boi lee, national archives singapore, 2005, history, 345 pages dont let this books small size fool you. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier, 2005, angel island association edition, in english. My journey to gold mountain, published by peachtree publishers, is a memoir of li keng wong. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave his home in china and journey alone to gold mountainamericato live with his father. 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. Choose from 37 different sets of kai journey reading gold mountain storytown flashcards on quizlet.
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. The skills we have focused on in 4th grade so far have been determining. 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. 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.
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