Gabhor utomo kai, 12, is the fourthgeneration male in his family to leave china for the u. Compare the food on angel island to the food kai s mother made. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave h. Lees journey to america tales of young americans by helen foster james. Kais journey to gold mountain 2005 edition open library.
Using at least 3 specific examples from the text, write a paragraph describing kai s difficulties on angel island and how he continued to remain hopeful that he would be reunited with his father. Kais journey to gold mountain think critically questions. 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. Kai, 12, is the fourthgeneration male in his family to leave china for the u. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. In 1934, 12yearold kai travels alone by steamship from china to gold mountain united states to live with his father. Kais journey to gold mountain comprehension trifold. For tonights homework, students should reread kai s journey to gold mountain which is a story about a boys immigration experience to california. Click the volume button in the upper left corner of the. They will record the book they are reading and a parent signature will be needed each night read. To identify types of question answer relationships. Kais journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall. An interrogation is a long period of intense questioning to get information from someone.
Use the arrows to turn through the pages of the story. Kais journey to gold mountain by ashley samuels on prezi. The trifold asks five questions focusing on the reading skills of sequence, making inferences, and main idea. Compare the reality of life on angel island with gold mountain. Using at least 3 specific examples from the text, write a paragraph describing kais difficulties on angel island and how he continued to remain hopeful that he would be reunited with his father. On his 12th birthday, kai learns that he must leave his home in china and journey alone to gold mountainamericato live with his father. 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.
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, emeralds eggs mimicry and camouflage. Browse books by katrina saltonstall currier kai s journey to gold mountain. When jack didnt get his way, he stomped out of the room in a. Kais journey to gold mountain week 4 linkedin slideshare. These activities are aligned with the weeks reading selection and provide extra practice in phonics, vocabulary and comprehension. Harcourt storytown lesson 4 kai s journey to gold mountain use these high quality, no prep, studentfriendly activities in literacy centers all week while you teach small skill groups. Section 1 pages 2829 setting characters plot events section 2 pages 3033 section 3 pages 34 40 think about the information above. When kai arrives he is detained on angel island in a crowded barracks, with harsh interrogations and the threat of being returned to china. The premium pro 50 gb plan gives you the option to download a copy of your binder to your local machine. Solemnly when you say something solemnly you said it in a very serious way. To compare and contrast characters, events, and places. If you averted your eyes, you looked away from something instead of directly at it. 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. Buy a cheap copy of kai s journey to gold mountain book by katrina saltonstall currier.
Use this foldable brochure to assess comprehension of kai s journey to gold mountain in the 4th grade storytown series. Why do kai and young deliberately throw their ball over the fence. 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 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. Practice book readers guide read each section of the hot and cold summer. In 1934, 12yearold kai travels alone by steamship from china to gold mountain united. Kais journey to gold mountain geography quiz quizizz.
Teams choose a question, then try to give the best answer. John reischman and the jaybirds topic recommended for you. The opening paragraph of kais journey to gold mountain is an introduction. Click the book kais journey to gold mountain again. Kais journey to gold mountain hardcover november 1, 2004 by katrina saltonstall currier author. 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. Kais journey to gold mountain vocabulary flashcards quizlet. Students will be required to read for 20 minutes 5 out of 7 nights each week unless we have a shortened week. Kais journey to gold mountain book by katrina saltonstall. A japanese backpacker trying to see everything out there in the world and share with you. Kais journey to gold mountain shelby county schools. 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. Kais journey to gold mountain woodland hills school district.
Other activities to help include hangman, crossword, word scramble, games, matching, quizes, and tests. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Resources angel island immigration station san francisco. Which best describes why the author wrote kai s journey to gold mountain. An angel island story by katrina saltonstall currier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Ccss language arts pacing guide grade 4 grading period 2 storytown lessons 1115, 1820. 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. The meaning of gold mountain changed for kai because he realized that being reunited with his father was more valuable than gold or wealth. Start studying kai s journey to gold mountain vocabulary. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Kai s journey to gold mountain by katrina saltonstall currier, 2005, angel island association edition, in english. Then, on a separate sheet of paper, write a summary of the hot and cold summer. We have discussed it in detail, but please set aside some time to reread it and talk about it at home.
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. Immigrants thought they were going to be free coming to the united states but instead they were treated like prisoners. The strikeout queen august 1 may 2 april 3 march 4 february 4 january 3 about me. Free flashcards to help memorize facts about 4th grade kai s journey to gold mountain. Harcourt storytown lesson 4 kais journey to gold mountain use these high quality, no prep, studentfriendly activities in literacy. Kai, 12, is the fourth generation male in his family to leave china for the u.
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