3.Why are photographs and captions an important part of the selection?
4.TJ’s family members need an interpreter because they speak different languages.How else do they communicate?
5.Do you think “Two Lands, One Heart” is a good title for this story? Why or why not?
6.What reading strategies did you use as you read this selection?How did they help you understand the selection?
7.If you wanted to know more about Vietnam, where would you look for information?
Formative assessment ( peer assessment, group discussion, and feedback)
Read “A Time for Peace”, a small book
Work in a group to share reading and answer these questions.
Exit Slip #5
Name_ “A Time for Peace”
1.How would you describe modern-day Vietnam?
2.What does the reaction to the new office building tell about Vietnam?
3.Why does the author include tourist information about Vietnam?
Formative assessment (observation and written feedback)
Exit Slip #6 (Listen to the Vietnamese music.)
Name Reaction to the music _”
Name of song “_”
How would you describe this song?
Formative assessment (observation and written feedback)
Exit Slip #7
_ Name_
Draw and color a picture of the foods you tasted today. Label the
the foods. (Remember to spell correctly and be neat.)
Exit slip #1 Name_
What part of life in Vietnam seems most different from life in the United States? Explain why.
If TJ goes back to Vietnam as an adult, how might things there be different then?
How might TJ plan his next trip?
How can a country’s natural resources affect the way people work?
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Formative assessment (diagnostic assessment)
Exit Slip #2
Name_
Answer these questions in complete sentences.
Why might people decide to go back to their countries of origin?
What might be challenging about visiting another country?
What might you learn from visiting another country?
Formative assessment (written comments, feedback)
Exit Slip #3
Name
Vocabulary Practice
Which word is a synonym for translator?
Which word is an antonym for calmly?
Would you describe spinach as appetizing? Why or why not?
If you do something occasionally, do you do it every day or once in a while?
Which word tells what a farm in a dry region must have?
Which word is related to equality and equal?
Which word is an antonym for soothe?
Everyone has a favorite food. Write a few sentences describing a food that you think is very appetizing.
Formative assessment (group discussion, observation, feedback, peer assessment)
Exit Slip #4
Name
Think and Respond
1. Why does TJ travel to Vietnam?
2. What does TJ learn in Vietnam?
3. Why are photographs and captions an important part of the selection?
4. TJ’s family members need an interpreter because they speak different languages. How else do they communicate?
5. Do you think “Two Lands, One Heart” is a good title for this story? Why or why not?
6. What reading strategies did you use as you read this selection? How did they help you understand the selection?
7. If you wanted to know more about Vietnam, where would you look for information?
Formative assessment ( peer assessment, group discussion, and feedback)
Read “A Time for Peace”, a small book
Work in a group to share reading and answer these questions.
Exit Slip #5
Name_
“A Time for Peace”
1. How would you describe modern-day Vietnam?
2. What does the reaction to the new office building tell about Vietnam?
3. Why does the author include tourist information about Vietnam?
Formative assessment (observation and written feedback)
Exit Slip #6 (Listen to the Vietnamese music.)
Name
Reaction to the music
_”
Name of song “_”
How would you describe this song?
Formative assessment (observation and written feedback)
Exit Slip #7
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Name_
Draw and color a picture of the foods you tasted today. Label the
the foods. (Remember to spell correctly and be neat.)
Circle your two favorite foods.
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