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. Whole class, partnerships, and independent work websites, online resources. The opening paragraph of kais journey to gold mountain is an introduction. Hes on his way to join his father, who is an american citizen in san francisco. Nov 01, 2004 but after the long journey and tense medical examination, kai is locked up on angel island, where he s packed in with other internees until a long, dreaded interrogation can be completed.
Sep 16, 2015 today we reread kai s journey to gold mountain, and we read at the actual book that includes this story in its entirety. The asian ame rican ex perience curriculum and resource guide. How to read more books in the golden age of content duration. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina currier reading.
My journey to gold mountain, published by peachtree publishers, is a memoir of li keng wong. If you are using a trade book or different edition of this title, the pageunitweek references in this lesson will. This story is based on former detainee and san francisco resident albert wongs experience on angel island as a twelveyear old leaving for china who journeys alone to america to live with his father. John reischman and the jaybirds topic recommended for you. Hoover in 1934 to join his father, who had been in america for four years and wanted kai to. In 1934, 12yearold kai travels alone by steamship from china to gold mountain united states to live with his father. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave h. Mar 11, 2012 he kept in mind what his grandmother and father told him, be a good boy and dont cause any trouble. Today we reread kai s journey to gold mountain, and we read at the actual book that includes this story in its entirety. Hot and cold summer mighty jackie, the strikeout queen 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. 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.
My father wants me to take out the trash, but i am busy playing video games. In 1934, twelveyearold kai leaves china to join his father in america, but first he must take a long sea voyage, then endure weeks of crowded conditions and harsh examinations on angel island, fearing that he or his new friend will be sent home. Childrens summer reading stuck on angel island, awaiting. To help put the right book in each reader s hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans. What is the genre of kai s journey to gold mountain and how do you know. Kais journey to gold mountain shelby county schools. The year is 1934, and the united states does not welcome chinese immigrants. 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. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall. 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. Differentiationwiki dare to differentiate gifted and talented gifted orange book and packet. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Kais journey to gold mountain by casey dexterlee on prezi. Click the book kais journey to gold mountain again.
In the end, he was able to reunite with his father in the gold mountain. An angel island story in jacketflap s children s publishing blog reader. Students should be encouraged to read any type of printed materials such as magazines, newspapers, or books. If you averted your eyes, you looked away from something instead of directly at it. The introduction gives the reader necessary information about what has happened in the story so far.
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 quiz blanks 14 multiple choice questions and. But this story is much more detailed, with a lengthy text that describes leaving the old country as well as the difficulties of getting into the new one. Kais journey to gold mountain asian american books. Together we must be committed to developing within students the desire to become lifetime readers. An angel island story has many aspects to it that could be brought to the attention of the reader. Like katrina saltonstall currier s kai s journey to gold mountain 2005, this poignant picture book is about a chinese immigrant boy trying to join his fatherb in america. If you averted your eyes, you looked away from something instead of. Li keng wong presented from the point of view of the author from age seven to fifteen, tells of life in rural china, her trip from china to the united states with her family beginning in 1933, and the joys and. An interrogation is a long period of intense questioning to get information from someone.
Coolies dreaming of america an ellis island story hannah is my name kai s journey to gold mountain landed my grandfather s journey the dragon s child toby belfer visits ellis island watch the stars come out when jessie came across the sea. 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. This picture book is based on former angel island detainee and san francisco resident. Kais journey to gold mountain think critically questions. Hunger, poverty, police raids, frequent moves, and the occasional sting of racism were a part of everyday life, but slowly li keng and her family found stability and a true home in gold mountain. 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. 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. Choose from 37 different sets of kai journey reading gold mountain storytown flashcards on quizlet. I plan to make a million dollars making and selling robots. Kai s journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier, 2005, angel island association edition, in english. Helping your children create a love of reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give them. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave his home in china and journey alone to gold mountain americato live with his father. Choose from 22 different sets of 4th reading kais journey to gold mountain flashcards on quizlet. Historical fiction because it tells a story that is set in a real place in the past, but the characters never existed.
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. Kais journey to gold mountain 2005 edition open library. Kais journey to gold mountain storytown comprehension. To compare and contrast characters, events, and places. When kai arrives he is detained on angel island in a crowded barracks, with harsh interrogations and the threat of being returned to china. Click the volume button in the upper left corner of the. 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. Kais journey to gold mountain geography quiz quizizz. Gamsaan or gold mountain, lured these disenfran chised farmers as well as middle class merchants and. The paperback of the kai s journey to gold mountain. Kais journey to gold mountain book the indianapolis.
Do you want to sharpen up your students comprehension. May 29, 2005 a new picture book begins to fill in the record. Kai s journey to gold mountain an angel island story book. Kai s journey to gold mountain storytown comprehension trifold. Why do kai and young deliberately throw their ball over the fence. Kais journey to gold mountain woodland hills school district.
Gabhor utomo in 1934, twelveyearold kai leaves china to join his father in america, but first he must take a long sea voyage, then endure weeks of crowded conditions and harsh examinations on angel island. To identify types of question answer relationships. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier this picture book for children is based on former detainee and san francisco resident albert. Kais journey to gold mountain by currier, katrina saltonstall 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. Upon arrival in san francisco, kai is detained on angel island. Compare and contrast the trip to angel island li keng wong. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 4th grade kai s journey to gold mountain. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave his home in china and journey alone to gold mountainamericato live with his father. Learn kai journey reading gold mountain storytown with free interactive flashcards.
Which best describes why the author wrote kai s journey to gold mountain. Nov 01, 2004 recent blog posts these are the most recent 10 blog posts about kai s journey to gold mountain. Kai s journey to gold mountain waiting barracks playground china on the ship the real kai land. At 12 years old, wong kai chong leaves china to live with his father in america in 1934. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. An angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier. 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. Use the arrows to turn through the pages of the story. Kai s journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier reading skill.
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. Katrina saltonstall currier is a published author of childrens books. This story is based on former detainee and san francisco resident albert wong s experience on angel island as a twelveyear old leaving for china who journeys alone to america to live with his father. 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. Kais journey to gold mountain for tonights homework, students should reread kais journey to gold mountain which is a story about a boys immigration experience to california. Resources angel island immigration station san francisco. An angel island story, written by katrina saltonstall currier and illustrated by gabhor utomo, both san.
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