1. The Unforgettable Journey
By: Maijue Xiong

2. In your journal, respond:
What event has had the most impact in your life?

3. Definition in your OWN words
Vocabulary
Word
Definition in your OWN words
Picture
Sentence
Draw and complete the chart for EACH vocabulary word listed:
Refuge
Transition
Persecution
Refugee
Deprivation

4. Where in the world are we?

5. 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.
Remember: We will NOT be able to go back to this DURING class time. Use your time watching this VERY wisely.
PBS video notes 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

6. In your journal, respond:
Why is getting a good education important to you?

7. Now. Let’s read. Read the story “The Unforgettable Journey”
Pages
Include in your notes: key pieces of evidence from the story that support what the central idea of the story is.
Reading Notes on “The Unforgettable Journey” 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

8. 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.

9. 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?

10. 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.

11. Now. Let’s read. Read the story “Exile Eyes” Pages 408-411
Include in your notes: key pieces of evidence from the story that support what the central idea of the story is.
Reading Notes on “Exile Eyes” 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

12. 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.