Grandfather’s Journey by Allen Say
Recommended Grades: 3-5
Using his grandfather’s story as a backdrop, Say bridges the gap between two cultures, Japanese and American. He tells the story of his grandfather who learned to love both cultures and invariably miss one when he was living in the other country.
Lesson Idea:
Content Connections/Immigration/Multiple perspectives: Read aloud Grandfather’s Journey and discuss how the author and his grandfather’s perspective are both evident. Use this as a model text to determine how one might feel when immigrating to a new country.
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Oct 06, 2012 08:05AM
Allan Say writes such wonderful historical fiction that even upper grades can benefit from the stories. The stories are based on reality but engaging enough for children to enjoy and learn from. He is one of my favorite children's authors! This story is great for showing point of view and learning about immigration.
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