Grandfather's Story and Immigration Themes

The teacher introduces a story about immigration, focusing on Julie's grandparents' journey from Russia to America. The grandfather shares a whimsical tale of Moishe the goat, while the grandmother provides a more realistic account of their hardships and experiences. The story highlights the challenges faced by immigrants, their resilience, and the importance of family and freedom.

What did the teacher bring along for the story session?

• A reading lamp and a reading dog

• A reading glasses and a reading cat

• A reading book and a reading parrot

• A reading hat and a reading rabbit

What is the essential question of the story 'The Castle on Hester Street'?

• Why do people build castles?

• Why do people travel?

• Why do people emigrate to new places?

• Why do people read stories?

Who was Moshe in Grandfather's story?

• A tailor

• A goat from his village

• A little cousin

• A famous astronomer

How did Grandmother describe the journey to America?

• A quick flight

• A crowded and difficult journey

• A luxurious cruise

• A peaceful train ride

What did Grandfather claim President Theodore Roosevelt did upon his arrival?

• Gave him a medal

• Rode through a blizzard of ticker tape to greet him

• Invited him to the White House

• Sent him a letter

What was Grandmother afraid of during the inspection at Ellis Island?

• Being sent back due to illness

• Not finding her family

• Losing her luggage

• Missing the boat

What did Grandfather humorously claim about the buttons he sold?

• They were magical

• They were invisible

• They were as big as plates

• They were made of gold

What did Grandmother actually do for work in America?

• Ran a bakery

• Taught at a school

• Sewed dresses in a factory

• Sold buttons

How did Grandfather express his love for Grandmother?

• Wrote her poems

• Took her on a trip

• Sang love songs under her window

• Gave her a ring

What did Grandmother insist on telling Julie?

• About her favorite books

• More stories

• Only the truth

• About her childhood