Grace and Grandma Comprehension and Vocabulary

Front

Why do American officials ask Grandma and her family so many questions on Angel Island?

Back

To figure out if family members are really related to each other.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What does the word 'interview' mean in the context of asking questions?

Back

To get information by asking questions to.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What does 'heritage' refer to?

Back

Culture and traditions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What are 'immigrants'?

Back

People who come to live in another country.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

How does Grace feel at the end of the play?

Back

Excited about being both Chinese and American.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.7

Front

What is the purpose of asking questions during an interview?

Back

To gather information.

Front

What does it mean to have a cultural heritage?

Back

It means to have a background of traditions and customs passed down through generations.

Front

Why is it important to know about your heritage?

Back

It helps you understand your identity and where you come from.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What is the significance of Angel Island in the story?

Back

It represents a place where immigrants were processed and questioned.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Front

What feelings might immigrants experience when moving to a new country?

Back

They may feel excited, scared, or uncertain.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3