Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Stories told in journal format are interesting to read because the reader gains insight into the innermost thoughts of the main characters. At times, this book was a tad boring and the writing didnt seem realistic for an elevenyearold boy, but nevertheless, i learned. The journal of wong mingchung by laura mcanally on prezi. The journal of wong ming chung laurence yepcreated by long beach district helps his uncle persevere during discouraging times. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. My name is america series the journal of wong mingchung. The journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner by laurence. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. The true treasure for ming chung, though, is america itself. Read staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 by laurence yep available from rakuten kobo. When i was wong ming chung s age, i was small and bookwormish too.
Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese. Citizen 559, mirror lake interment camp is a historical fiction book by barry denenberg. A chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america. Our online the journal of wong ming chung trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of. In the midst of a lawless, often hostile environment, mingchung manages to forge an international community of friends.
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Their cleverness and ingenuity helped them to achieve their dreams and remain safe in the process. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner. In a personal journal about his first year in america, wong mingchung describes his adopted country as being both lovely and frightening. Staking a claim, the journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america yep, laurence on.
Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america laurence yep on. Mercer nicholas elementary scusd slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. That is what wong mingchung faces in this story in his search for gold mountain and the legendary riches that he thinks he can find there. This crossword puzzle, journal of wong mingchung, was created using the crossword hobbyist puzzle maker. A comprehensive database of the journal of wong ming chung quizzes online, test your knowledge with the journal of wong ming chung quiz questions. The boy makes a lot of friend of different personalities and comes out from the experience totally different. His family have very little, beaten down by poor harvests and wars.
Laurence yep historical fiction for ages 10 and up scholastic, 2000 isbn. 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. 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. 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 journal to wong mingchungtakes place in the mountains and riversides of california. Aug 01, 2018 runt makes a journey to america even though he was not his uncles first option. The journal of wong mingchung discussion guide scholastic. It was first published in april 2000 and was written by laurence yep. Staking a claim, the journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america. The true treasure for mingchung, though, is america itself.
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The book was republished under a new title in november 20. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. By laurence yep 2000, 219 pages, hardback, fiction. I would recommend this book to people who like historical fiction and suspense.
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Because of this runts uncle decides that he is going to seek his fortune in the golden mountain in america. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong ming. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong. 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. This story is written from the perspective of wong mingchung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his uncle during the california gold rush, and his diary entries describe the daytoday trials and tribulations they face as chinese immigrants attempting to strike it rich in a foreign land. Are you still mining this theme in wong ming chung s journal. May 14, 2007 the journal of wong ming chung 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. A chinese miner, california, 1852 was interesting, as i have never read a book about the chinese miners. Wong mingchung is about a boy who joins his uncle,a dreamer with bad luck to find gold. Learn wong ming chung with free interactive flashcards. The journal of wong mingchung by laurence yep, 2000, scholastic edition, in english. Start studying journal of wong ming chung study guide.
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