SAVVAS Grace and Grandma

Front

What does it mean to be happy about being both Chinese and American?

Back

It means feeling proud and content with having a mixed cultural identity.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What happens when Grace and Whendi meet?

Back

They become friends.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

Why did Grandma Mei have to answer many questions at Angel Island?

Back

To find out if the family members are related.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is a common theme in stories?

Back

Things are challenging before they are easy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

How does Grace feel about her Grandma?

Back

She feels comfortable talking to her.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

What is cultural identity?

Back

Cultural identity is how someone identifies with their culture, including traditions, language, and values.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is friendship?

Back

Friendship is a relationship between people who care about each other and enjoy spending time together.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does it mean to ask questions?

Back

Asking questions is a way to seek information or clarification about something.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the significance of Angel Island in the story?

Back

Angel Island is where immigrants were processed and questioned before entering the United States.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What does it mean to feel unsure?

Back

Feeling unsure means having doubts or not being certain about something.

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CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4