Lesson 7

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Why do you think it is important to learn about people finding a new home in a different country?

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What challenges do immigrants face in a new country?

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How do stories help us understand immigrants' experiences?

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What similarities and differences do you notice between 'Grandfather's Journey' and 'Tea with Milk'?

Fill in the Blanks

The genre of 'Tea with Milk' is

fiction.

Multiple Choice

This text is an example of realistic/historical fiction. What does this mean about the story 'Tea with Milk'?

• It is a true account of real events.

• It is a story that could be true but is not a factual account.

• It is a fantasy story with magical elements.

• It is a biography of the author's life.

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How does the illustration on page 7 clarify the meaning of the word kimono on page 6?

Multiple Choice

What is the definition of the word 'kimono'?

• A traditional Japanese robe-like clothing

• A type of Japanese food

• A Japanese festival

• A Japanese city

Open Ended

Look at page 14. What is a foreigner?

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Look at page 8. What is the meaning of the word gaijin?

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If I traveled to

, I would be a foreigner.

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When do we use linking words in our writing?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of linking words used to compare?

• Similarly

• However

• On the other hand

• Likewise

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank:

Masako and Joseph like drinking tea with milk.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a learning goal for today's lesson?

• Write a postcard to Masako about Tea with Milk.

• Draw a picture of the Statue of Liberty.

• Memorize all the capitals of the United States.

• Write a poem about wisdom.

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Reflecting on today's lesson about 'A New Home,' what is one new thing you learned and one question you still have?

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What is one detail from 'Tea with Milk' that helped you understand the story better, and what is one question you still have after reading it?