THE UNFORGETTABLE
JOURNEY
By: Maijue Xiong
In your journal, respond:
What event has
had the most
impact in your
life?
Vocabulary
Word
Picture
Definition in your
OWN words
Sentence
• Draw and complete the chart for
EACH vocabulary word listed:
Refuge
Transition
Persecution
Refugee
Deprivation
Where in the world are we?
Now. Let’s watch a video…
• But first draw this in your journal:
Take notes as you watch this video. I will
play it two times for you.
PBS video notes
1)
2)
• http://video.pbs.org/video/1722395894/
3)
4)
5)
• Remember: We will NOT be able to go
back to this DURING class time. Use your
time watching this VERY wisely.
In your journal, respond:
Why is getting a
good education
important to
you?
Now. Let’s read.
• Read the story “The
Unforgettable Journey”
Reading Notes on “The Unforgettable Journey”
• Pages 403-407
2)
• Include in your notes: key
pieces of evidence from
the story that support
what the central idea of
the story is.
3)
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4)
5)
Questions to add to your journal…
• In 3-5 sentences, determine what the author’s purpose in writing this
story?
• What is life like for Xiong’s family in the refugee camp in Thailand?
• What obstacles do Xiong and her family face and overcome? Which of
these obstacles are the most difficult to overcome? Could you face
these same obstacles? Defend your reasoning.
• How does Xiong’s story lead her to the conclusions she makes about
the importance of education? How have her experiences shaped the
person she has become? Reflect back on your earlier response about
YOUR education. Add any changes to your responses with justifications.
In your journal, respond:
If you could interview
Ms. Xiong, what
questions would you
ask that you can’t
already find answers
for in the story?
With your shoulder partner
•Brainstorm a list of reasons why a person might
be exiled from his/her home.
•Then talk with your partner about what it might
be like to find yourself unwillingly “banished” from
your community (town/city, state or country).
•1 student will do the writing; the other will do the
sharing.
Now. Let’s read.
• Read the story “Exile
Eyes”
Reading Notes on “Exile Eyes”
• Pages 408-411
2)
• Include in your notes: key
pieces of evidence from
the story that support
what the central idea of
the story is.
3)
1)
4)
5)
Now….go back and reread/finish
what needs done so you are
ready for the test tomorrow.
When you finish,
read your book –
silently so that your
friends can get their
work done also.