In “The Jade Peony,” a Chinese-Canadian family engages in the delicate dance of retaining the old life while adjusting to the new. The story is about a young Chinese-Canadian boy named Sek-Lung who tells the story of the times he spent creating a special wind chime with his Grandmama. The bond between Sek-Lung, the youngest child, and his grandmother helps to preserve the family history and soften the pain of loss.
OBJECTIVE: Students will independently practice their use of the close reading strategy modeled in class, reading for comprehension, author's craft and structure and making connections. |
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