Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the journal of wong mingchung. My name is america series the journal of wong mingchung. The journal of wong mingchung asian american curriculum. I would recommend this book to people who like historical fiction and suspense.
In the midst of the lawless, often hostile environment, he is able to forge an international community of friends. May 20, 2019 the journal of wong ming chung by laurence yep, 2000, scholastic edition, in english. When i was wong mingchungs age, i was small and bookwormish too. Read staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep available from rakuten kobo. This story is written from the perspective of wong mingchung, a young. A chinese miner, california, 1852 was interesting, as i have never read a book about the chinese miners.
To help put the right book in each readers hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans. Runt makes a journey to america even though he was not his uncles first option. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america. Set in 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, laurence. The journal of wong mingchung 2000 edition open library. California, chinese americans, diaries, fiction, gold discoveries, gold mines and mining, juvenile fiction, uncles. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his. The journal of wongmingchun, a chinese miner has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Each book is written in the form of a journal of a fictional young mans life during an important event or time period in american history. Laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the laura ingalls wilder award. His illustrious list of novels includes the jounral of wong ming chung, a chinese miner.
In the end, both uncle and nephew understand that they will remain in america as guests of the golden mountain. That is what wong mingchung faces in this story in his search for gold mountain and the legendary riches that he thinks he can find there. The journal of ben uchida dear america wiki fandom. Are you still mining this theme in wong mingchungs journal. Go search todays deals christmas shop vouchers amazonbasics best sellers gift ideas new. Laurence yep a young chinese boy nicknamed runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern china to california in 1852 to join his uncle during the gold rush.
This study guide includes a list of spelling, vocabulary words and dictation sentences, vocabulary and comprehension activities, an interview with the author, higher order thinking skills revised. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america yep, laurence on. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The journal of wong ming chung a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america series. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his uncle and countless. Primary guided reading lesson plan dayton public schools. Laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people, including the jounral of wong mingchung, a chinese miner. Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the. If you are using a trade book or different edition of this title, the. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackagin. A transcontinental railroad worker, nebraska and points west, 1867 by william durbin september 1999 the journal of ben uchida. What are some of the incidents in the journal that teach wong mingchung the power of being able to read and write. Created using powtoon free sign up at create animated v.
The journal of wong mingchung my name is america by laurence yep book cover, description, publication history. The journal of wong mingchung by laurence yep fictiondb. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. Laurence yep books list of books by author laurence yep. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. My name is america is a series of historical novels for older boys published by scholastic press. Young wong ming chung is a reluctant voyager from china to california in 1852 where he joins his uncle stone during the california gold rush. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong ming. Because of this runts uncle decides that he is going to seek.
A chinese miner, also known as staking a claim, is the seventh book in scholastics my name is america. Although the journal is fiction, the events it portrays are based on history american and chinese and culture. Click to read more about the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner by laurence yep. It was first published in april 2000 and was written by laurence yep. His illustrious list of novels includes the jounral of wong mingchung, a chinese miner. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america.
The journal of wong ming chung by laurence yep abebooks. Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the journal of wong ming chung. The journal of wong ming chung a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america series view larger image. A story of angel island, which he cowrote with his niece. Childrens books, history, literature and fiction grade levels. The book was republished under a new title in november 20. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong ming chung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. The journal of wong mingchung my name is america by.
His family have very little, beaten down by poor harvests and wars. A chinese miner my name is america laurence yep on. Learn wong ming chung with free interactive flashcards. The book was published in september 1999 and was followed by the journal of wong ming chung. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong mingchung makes the dangerous trip to america to join his uncle on his hunt for a fortune.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep in epub, fb2, rtf download ebook. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese. Chinese americans diaries gold discoveries gold mines and mining uncles. Citizen 559, mirror lake interment camp is a historical fiction book by barry denenberg. A chinese miner, california 1852 by laurence yep an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Aug 01, 2018 runt makes a journey to america even though he was not his uncles first option.
Apr 01, 2000 laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the laura ingalls wilder award. In this novel, 11yearold wong mingchung, better known as runt starts keeping a journal in october 1851, when his uncle stone leaves their village in china for the golden mountain, the gold fields of america. A chinese miner, california, 1852 is a great book about a chinese miner who was sent to america to earn money for his family in china. The journal of wong mingchung discussion guide scholastic.
Choose from 32 different sets of wong ming chung flashcards on quizlet. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 ebook written by laurence yep. In this novel, 11yearold wong ming chung, better known as runt starts keeping a journal in october 1851, when his uncle stone leaves their village in china for the golden mountain, the gold fields of america. Young wong mingchung is a reluctant voyager from china to california in 1852 where he joins his uncle stone during the california gold rush. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his. A chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep april 2000. His first novel, sweetwater, was published in 1973.
Wong mingchung, or runt as he is known by his family, lives in a china where there is much poverty and suffering. Citizen 559, mirror lake internment camp, california, 1942 by barry denenberg september 1999 the journal of wong ming chung. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dec 22, 2000 yep, laurence the journal of wong ming chung. Through wong ming chung s journal, author laurence yep allows readers to participate in the life of an immigrant miner during the waning days of the california gold rush. The journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner by laurence. He has struggles and regrets but ends up making good money in the end. See all books authored by laurence yep, including dragonwings, and dragons gate, and more on. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. The journal of wongmingchun, a chinese miner by laurence yep, ph. Journal of the hong kong branch of the royal asiatic society, volumes 2224. The true treasure for mingchung, though, is america itself. The journal of wong mingchung by laurence yep, 2000, scholastic edition, in english.
Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong ming chung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging in 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his uncle and countless. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america by yep, laurence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of the things wong mingchung discovers on his adventure is that being able to read and write has its own power. The journal of wong mingchung by laura mcanally on prezi. All my friends in both chinatown and my own neighborhood were into athletics more than books, and my own family was a family of athletes. At times, this book was a tad boring and the writing didnt seem realistic for an elevenyearold boy, but nevertheless, i learned different things about the chinese cultural. The boy makes a lot of friend of different personalities and comes out from the experience totally different.
In a personal journal about his first year in america, wong mingchung describes his adopted country as being both lovely and frightening. A young chinese boy nicknamed runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern china to california in 1852 to. The book was published in september 1999 and was followed by the journal of wong ming. The hardcover of the the journal of wong mingchung. A chinese miner my name is america paperback april 1, 2000 by laurence yep author visit amazons laurence yep page. A chinese miner, california 1852 by laurence yep 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Stories told in journal format are interesting to read because the reader gains insight into the innermost thoughts of the main characters. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong. Because of this runts uncle decides that he is going to seek his fortune in the golden mountain in america. This study guide includes a list of spelling, vocabulary words and dictation sentences, vocabulary and comprehension activities, an interview with the author, higher order thinking skills revised blooms taxonomy extensions. The journal of wong mingchung reading comprehension.
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