Given a shortage of construction workers, it is important to develop strategies to avoid early retirement caused by cardiovascular diseases in hong kong. This story is about a young chinese boy who lived in china around 1852. It really is writter in straightforward terms and not hard to understand. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his. Learn wong ming chung with free interactive flashcards. Staking a claim, the journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america by yep, laurence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He has won numerous awards for his work including the newbery medal honor book, the boston globehorn book award, jane addams childrens book award, and the laura ingalls wilder award. The journal of wong mingchung 2000 edition open library. His first writing was done in high school, for a science fiction magazine. Dec 21, 2015 best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852. Each book is written in the form of a journal of a fictional young mans life.
A chinese miner, also known as staking a claim, is the seventh book in scholastics my name is america. The journal of wong mingchung by laurence yep fictiondb. His diary entries describe the daytoday trials and tribulations they face as chinese immigrants attempting to strike it rich in a foreign land. The journal of wong mingchung by laurence yep, 2000, scholastic edition, in english. The journal of wong mingchung by laurence yep, 2000, scholastic edition, in english the journal of wong mingchung 2000 edition open library. A young chinese boy nicknamed runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern china to california in 1852 to join his uncle during the gold rush.
Chinese americans diaries gold discoveries gold mines and mining uncles. Hannahs journal, moss over great books for immigration units journal of wong ming chung. My name is america is a series of historical novels for older boys published by scholastic press. Although the journal is fiction, the events it portrays are based on history american and chinese and culture. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong ming. Additional gift options are available when buying one ebook at a time. The book was republished under a new title in november 20. This historical fiction book will inform students not only about how gold mountain changed the chinese immigrants, but how california was changed by them as well. The journal of wong ming chung by laurence yep, 2000, scholastic edition, in english.
Wong mingchung is about a boy who joins his uncle,a dreamer with bad luck to find gold. Wong mingchung, or runt as he is known by his family, lives in a china where there is much poverty and suffering. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Though small, runt hes not called wong ming chung in the book is smart and a survivor. A chinese miner, california, 1852 is a great book about a chinese miner who was sent to america to earn money for his family in china. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his uncle and countless. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong ming chung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. Stories told in journal format are interesting to read because the reader gains insight into the innermost thoughts of the main characters. Series my name is america a dear america book summary. Similar books to staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung. Click to read more about the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner by laurence yep.
Runt makes a journey to america even though he was not his uncles first option. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the journal of wong ming chung. All my friends in both chinatown and my own neighborhood were into athletics more than books, and my own family was a family of athletes. Using details from the text, explain in your own words why wong ming chung. The journal of wong mingchung a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america series view larger image. His illustrious list of novels includes the jounral of wong mingchung, a chinese miner. Arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, and vascular biology atvb journal home. A chinese miner, california, 1852 is a great book about a chinese miner who was sent to america to earn money for his. Did it cause you to alter or change your writing or. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong ming chung is now in paperback with a stunning repackagin. A chinese miner, california, 1852 author laurence yep original book format hardcover number of pages 219 pages filetype pdf epub mobi kindle filesize 5.
The journal of wong ming chung is historical fiction written from the perspective of wong ming chung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his uncle during the california gold rush. Laurence yep a young chinese boy nicknamed runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern china to california in 1852 to join his uncle during the gold rush. The journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 paperback filesize. Number of pages 219 id numbers open library ol23244307m isbn 10 0590386077 lc control number. His family have very little, beaten down by poor harvests and wars. Young wong ming chung is a reluctant voyager from china to california in 1852 where he joins his uncle stone during the california gold rush.
The journal of wong mingchung my name is america by laurence yep book cover, description, publication history. Subjects california, chinese americans, diaries, fiction, gold discoveries, gold mines and mining, juvenile fiction, uncles. Laurence michael yep is a prolific chineseamerican writer, best known for childrens books. The journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner by laurence. A chinese miner part of the my name is america series. This study guide includes a list of spelling, vocabulary words and dictation sentences, vocabulary and comprehension activities, an interview with the author, higher order thinking skills revised blooms taxonomy extensions. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide yep, laurence, 1948. Because of this runts uncle decides that he is going to seek. It was first published in april 2000 and was written by laurence yep. Choose from 32 different sets of wong ming chung flashcards on quizlet. May 20, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The journal of wong mingchung is historical fiction written from the perspective of wong.
In this novel, 11yearold wong ming chung, better known as runt starts keeping a journal in october 1851, when his uncle stone leaves their village in china for the golden mountain, the gold fields of america. Read staking a claim, the journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep available from rakuten kobo. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america by yep, laurence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The journal of wong ming chung by laurence yep abebooks. Mobs of robbers keep taking the gold,forcing the company to build levees instead. At times, this book was a tad boring and the writing didnt seem realistic for an elevenyearold boy, but nevertheless, i learned different things about the chinese cultural. The true treasure for ming chung, though, is america itself. Uncle is the head of the family, so what he says goes. Read staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep available. Enjoy a more complete and personal my name is america experience with your class or at home, with our book by book discussion guides.
The journal to wong mingchungtakes place in the mountains and riversides of california. The carol burnett show official recommended for you. D wong mingchungs story is your first book written in the form of a journal. Did it cause you to alter or change your writing or approach to storytelli. The journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california. In the midst of the lawless, often hostile environment, he is able to forge an international community of friends. Readers opinions this is an excellent entry in the scholastic dear america series.
The journal of wong mingchung my name is america by. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his. The journal of wong ming chung laurence yepcreated by long beach district helps his uncle persevere during discouraging times. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. A chinese miner, california, 1852 was interesting, as i have never read a book about the chinese miners. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america at. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong. A line from the journal says, weve camped for the night on an abandoned claim. When hes in cali, uncle sends for runts brother, blessing. Reread wong mingchungs journal entry on the top of page 434. Are you still mining this theme in wong ming chung s journal.
Each guide features an introduction for the discussion leader, a summary of the book, questions designed to encourage conversation, a number of student activities related to the book and its period, and an interview with the book s author. The boy makes a lot of friend of different personalities and comes out from the experience totally different. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide yep, laurence, 1948, the journal of wong ming chung. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese. In a personal journal about his first year in america, wong ming chung describes his adopted country as being both lovely and frightening. The journal of wong mingchung by laura mcanally on prezi. A finnish immigrant, my name is america the king of mulberry street, napoli fiona mcgilrays story, a voyage from ireland in 1849, pastore chantrea conways story, voyage from cambodia in. Laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong ming chung makes the dangerous trip to america to join his uncle on his hunt for a fortune. Mingchung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his. To help put the right book in each readers hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans.
Laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the laura ingalls wilder award. Hospital visit from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book. My name is america, dear america book genre juvenile fiction. Hes also literate and the reader gets to discover his exciting story in his diary. Wong ming chung, or runt as he is known by his family, lives in a china where there is much poverty and suffering. Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the journal of wong mingchung. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america. Their cleverness and ingenuity helped them to achieve their dreams and remain safe in the process. The journal of wong mingchung discussion guide scholastic. Iscriviti a prime ciao, accedi account e liste accedi account e liste ordini iscriviti a prime carrello. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. In the first journal entry on page 430, wong ming chung described camping on an abandoned claim with rotting rockers, a device used to separate gold from sand and dirt. Explain what wong mingchung meant when he wrote, even if he doesnt love me, he is still family.
Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the. Even after uncle said many hurtful things to wong mingchung and refused to allow him to go along with him, wong mingchung was still determined to follow. The journal of wong ming chung this book is about a young miner, named wong ming chung, but everyone calls him runt. Wong attended high school in tainan and earned a bachelors degree in journalism from chinese culture university. Because of this runts uncle decides that he is going to seek his fortune in the golden mountain in america. That is what wong ming chung faces in this story in his search for gold mountain and the legendary riches that he thinks he can find there. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging in 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong.
The journal of wong mingchung open court fifth grade unit 5 lesson 5 ms. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america yep, laurence on. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america from the worlds largest community of readers. He has struggles and regrets but ends up making good money in the end. When i was wong ming chung s age, i was small and bookwormish too. His uncle travels to the golden mountain, witch is what they call me california. A chinese miner, my name is america journal of otto peltonon. Staking a claim, the journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep in epub, fb2, rtf download e book. Young wong mingchung is a reluctant voyager from china to california in 1852 where he joins his uncle stone during the california gold rush.
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