Wong mingchung, or runt as he is known by his family, lives in a china where there is much poverty and suffering. Mobs of robbers keep taking the gold,forcing the company to build levees instead. Read staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep available from rakuten kobo. What is one thing you hope young readers will take with them after reading the journal of wong mingchung. Young wong mingchung is a reluctant voyager from china to california in 1852 where he joins his uncle stone during the california gold. He has struggles and regrets but ends up making good money in the end.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. 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. The ones marked may be different from the article in the profile. In a personal journal about his first year in america, wong mingchung describes his adopted country as being both lovely and frightening. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america by laurence yep. The journal of wong mingchung open court fifth grade unit 5 lesson 5 ms. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. The journal of wong ming chung a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america series. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong mingchung. Created using powtoon free sign up at create animated v. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. Set in 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, laurence. A chinese miner part of the my name is america series. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung 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.
This cited by count includes citations to the following articles in scholar. Learn wong ming chung with free interactive flashcards. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america 9780590386074 by yep, laurence and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. A chinese miner paperback april 1 2000 by laurence yep author 5. 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. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. A chinese miner, california 1852 laurence yep historical fiction ages 10 and up scholastic, 2000, 0590386077 wong mingchung, or runt as he is known by his family, lives in a china where there is much poverty and suffering. Stories told in journal format are interesting to read because the reader gains insight into the innermost thoughts of the main characters. When we were in our mothers womb, we were filled with the primordial energy of the tao. The hardcover of the the journal of wong mingchung. This study was conducted by an esl instructor at an urban california community college and a. A chinese miner my name is america laurence yep on. In the first journal entry on page 430, wong ming chung described camping on an abandoned claim with rotting rockers, a device used to separate gold from sand and dirt.
It is 1852, and 10yearold wong ming chung, or bright intelligenceor runt, as he is most commonly calledhas arrived at the gold mines of california after a dangerous journey from china. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. His diary entries describe the daytoday trials and tribulations they face as chinese immigrants attempting to strike it rich in a foreign land. Chinese americans diaries gold discoveries gold mines and mining uncles. Runt makes a journey to america even though he was not his uncles first option. My name is america is a series of historical novels for older boys published by scholastic press. Young wong mingchung is a reluctant voyager from china to california in 1852 where he joins his uncle stone during the california gold rush. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese. The journal of wong mingchung by laura mcanally on prezi. Using details from the text, explain in your own words why wong ming chung wrote that the claim was like the end of the world. When i was wong ming chung s age, i was small and bookwormish too. In 2005, he received the biennial laura ingalls wilder medal for his career. 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.
Their cleverness and ingenuity helped them to achieve their dreams and remain safe in the process. This story is about a young chinese boy who lived in china around 1852. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america yep, laurence on. Each book is written in the form of a journal of a fictional young mans life. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. How to start a bullet journal plan with me duration. Wong mingchung is about a boy who joins his uncle,a dreamer with bad luck to find gold. 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. Are you still mining this theme in wong ming chung s journal.
Laurence yep journal of wong ming chung similar books. The journal to wong mingchungtakes place in the mountains and riversides of california. 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 is historical fiction written from the perspective of wong. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america journal of wong ming chung. The journal of wong mingchunglaurence yepcreated by long beach district helps his uncle persevere during discouraging times.
Laurence michael yep is a prolific chineseamerican writer, best known for childrens books. 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. The journal of wong mingchung my name is america by. 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. The journal of wong mingchung reading comprehension. 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. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america. The journal of wong mingchung a chinese miner book. The journal of wong mingchung is historical fiction written from the perspective of wong mingchung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his uncle during the california 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 blooms taxonomy extensions. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america at. His family have very little, beaten down by poor harvests and wars. 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.
See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Mercer nicholas elementary scusd slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The boy makes a lot of friend of different personalities and comes out from the experience totally different. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. 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. Mingchung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america yep, laurence on. This crossword puzzle, journal of wong mingchung, was created using the crossword hobbyist puzzle maker. Jun 17, 2014 the journal of wong mingchung a chinese miner. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Exchanging the famine and war of his native country for the brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, runt joins his uncle and countless others in the.
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