Grandfather's Journey plot

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Where is Grandfather from?

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Japan

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Why do you think the farm fields reminded Grandfather of the ocean he had crossed?

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The fields looked vast and big, just like the ocean.

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What does the word 'immigrant' mean?

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Someone who moves from one country to another country.

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What does the word 'homeland' mean?

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A place where you are originally from.

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Why didn't Grandfather take grandson to California to visit?

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A war happened and destroyed his old home.

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What is an immigrant?

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A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country.

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What is a homeland?

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The country where a person was born or feels they belong.

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What does it mean to cross an ocean?

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To travel over a large body of salt water that separates continents.

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What feelings might Grandfather have when he thinks of his homeland?

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He might feel nostalgia, sadness, or longing.

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What is the significance of memories in Grandfather's journey?

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Memories connect him to his past and shape his identity.