Jun 01, 2009 from his arrival at the airport to his first day at school, people to struggle to pronounce sangoels name, and although frustrated by his new life, he figures out a creative way to teach people to say his name, even in america. My name is yoon, is a complex tale of imagination, flights of fancy, and gradual acceptance. Your students can practice saying the words, then find each word in a fun word search. My name is not refugee childrens books read aloud duration. My name is yoon is a title in both english and can be found under the title me llamo yoon in spanish and the lesson lends itself for either english or bilingual spanish or dual language dual immersion instruction. This can be used to teach, reteach, practice or assess the vocabulary and comprehension of this story. My name is yoon printables, classroom activities, teacher. Helen recorvits and gabi swiatkowska have collaborated on three books about yoon. Make and confirm predictions interactive predictions chart p.
My name is yoon is a moving story depicting a sevenyearold korean girls difficult adjustment to her new life in america. Yoon s name means shinning wisdom and written in korean it looks nice and happy. The bingo cards have a students name or photo in each square. Mar 26, 2020 the most powerful and effective way for children to begin learning the complex process of learning about letters is by writing their own names. My name is yoon by helen recorvits lesson plan and activities. My name is sangoel is a great story about the struggles of children retaining their identity while integrating into a. Check out this fluency practice sheet for my name is yoon by helen recorvits. About the authorillustrator helen recorvits is the author of two books for older readers, where heroes hide and goodby e, walter malinski. These activities allow students to show their creative side, while also doing school work. At the start of the book, yoon is presented with her english name, which she immediately objects to. Hola senor juan site games, book recommendations, printables in spanish. Follow one young girls journey with selfidentity with this weeks summer reading club book pick, my name is yoon. The story of yoon, a little girl who has recently arrived in the united states from korea.
Donate your contribution will help us to provide free books and literacy resources to children across the nation. Save 20% when you buy this selection as part of the grade 2 treasures unit 1 bundle. It is the story of a young korean girl who moves to america and must adjust to a new home, a new school, new friends, and a new way of writing her name. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Yoons name means shining wisdom, and when she writes it in korean, it looks happy, like dancing figures. Feb 25, 2018 my name is yoon is a title in both english and can be found under the title me llamo yoon in spanish and the lesson lends itself for either english or bilingual spanish or dual language dual immersion instruction.
Click download or read online button to get my name is yoon book now. When a teacher asks the children in her class to think about what makes their families special, the answers are all. We read the second part with text dependent questions that ask them about key details of the story. Explore our editors picks for the best kids books of the month. My name is yoon activity workbook grade 2 is a unit that is designed in a 2nd grade state testing format. My name is yoon and the name jar korea lesson plan. This book starts out with yoon and her father discussing how that now they have moved from korea to america, she must learn to spell her name in english. Yoon narrates the difficulty she experiences when her family moves to the united states from korea. The book is also available in spanish titled me llamo yoon. Today, i read with my students the story of my name is yoon by helen recorvits. Her struggle with the transition focuses on the moment when she must learn to write her name in english rather than in korean, and she remains resistant to learning a new language.
In english, all the lines and circles stand alone, which is just how yoon feels in the united states. I tell my students that sometimes we need to reread if the answer does not come quickly. She tries out different names as she struggles to adjust to her new country. She doesnt like the way it looks in english because the uniqueness of her name is literally lost in translation. My name is yoon was named an ala notable book, among other honors, and ms. Some proper nouns name days of the week, months, and holidays. Have students make a t chart and compare yoon s feelings regarding her name at the beginning of the book to her feelings at the end of the book. Fluency practice sheets are great for introducing students to key vocabulary words before reading a new text. Picture of backpack with flipup space to write what is inside my book bag. The story is about a korean family that emigrates to the united states. Disliking her name as written in english, koreanborn yoon, or shining wisdom, refers to herself as cat, bird, and cupcake, as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country.
It is a well rendered picture book about yoon, the daughter of the family, who is having adjustment issues in her new home country. This handout for parents recommends book titles and activity ideas related to helping your child. It was created to be used in an immigration unit for third graders. These questions can be answered by looking at the illustrations andor the text, the words of the story. Treasures 2nd grade this mini bundle contains a variety of activities from the treasures second grade unit 1, theme 5 story, my name is yoon, realistic fiction anthology. But now she must write it in english and become yoon. My name is yoon by helen recorvits is a great story about how hard it is to adjust to life in a new place. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Treasures reading 2nd grade unit 1 printables free.
In this story, a young girl moved with her family to the united states from korea. Gabi swiatkowska disliking her name as written in english, koreanborn yoon, or shining wisdom, refers to herself as cat, bird, and cupcake, as a way to feel more comfortable in her new school and new country. Andrews 2nd grade lesson plans my name is yoon september. A wonderful collection of activities that correlate with the book, my name is yoon. Swiatkowska received the ezra jack keats new illustrator award for her artwork. But her father tells her that she must learn to write it in english.
This is evidenced by yoon s resistance to writing the english version of her name. See which new books our editors chose as this months favorites for kids of all ages. Today, i continue reading the story of my name is yoon, by helen recorvits. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Andrews 2nd grade lesson plans my name is yoon september 1418, 2015 8. Eventually yoon learns that she is the same, no matter where she is, or how she writes her name. Have students make a t chart and compare yoons feelings regarding her name at the beginning of the book to her feelings at the end of the book. You can find hohum picture books lining the shelves of most libraries and bookstores around the globe. Discuss the ways in which yoon and her teacher were able to communicate, even though they did not speak each others language. Here are 30 name activities for preschoolers or toddlers to get excited about the letters in their name. This is an interactive read aloud lesson plan for a 45 day comprehensive literacy language workshop for the mentor text book my name is.
My name is yoon download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. The name jar by yangsook choi and my name is yoon by helen recorvits. With a name yoon meaning shining wisdom, the main character thinks that her name looks much happier written in korean than in english. Upon arriving to the us, her father insisted that she learn how to write her name in english. I came here from korea, a country far away, begins recorvitss goodbye, walter malinski firstperson narrative, as noteworthy for. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and. Book and search institute, with generous support from disney. Yoon loves the way that her name in korean dances on the page.
Since it is still the first read, the questions ask them to find what the text states explicitly. My name is yoon by helen recorvits lesson plan and activities tes. You would never believe how much excitement baby name books generated among my students. Download our pillowland activity book, filled with games, drawing activities. My name is yoon is an endearing picture book by helen recorvits. Readaloud lessons to foster friendships scholastic. Aug 05, 2016 this is a video narration of my name is yoon, by helen recorvits. I also set out a basket with a variety of baby name books borrowed from the public library. This was a new microgenre for most of my students, and they eagerly pored over the books with their partners. The name jar video readaloud and my name is yoon video readaloud. Learning to recognize your name as a child is such a magical experience.
My name is yoon is a picture book for children in grades k2. The twist in this version of the game is that when a student hears their own name called out, they must stand and say, hello. My name is yoon is a bank street best childrens book of the year. Second grade lesson my name is yoon part 2 betterlesson. Predicting 3 activitiesstory elementsbeginning middle end 2 activitiesmain idea with details 3 activitiesabc order search. The printable prompts and activities designed to be glued into a notebook or as standalone activity papers are in english and. It is far rarer to find books quite as remarkable as the stunning, yoon. At her new school, she tries out different names maybe cat or bird. Her name means shining wisdom in korean and has a magical look when written in her language. This powerpoint is a great supplement to the story to help kids understand some new vocabulary words that are used in this text. My name is yoon provides a compelling hook for introductions in a new class at the beginning of the year. Treasures unit 1 bundletreasures grade 2 mega bundle units 1 6 and smart startword workabc order spelling. Here is 15 pages of common core aligned grade 2 treasures my name is yoon activities.
A guided reading or interactive read aloud lesson plan for the realistic fiction mentor text picture book my name is yoon by helen recorvits. Yoon s name means shining wisdom, and when she writes it in korean, it looks happy, like dancing figures. Great for problemsolving, sub folder, community, and relati. This diverse collection of 21 books with downloadable. This product is a companion for the book my name is yoon by helen recorvits. Use commas to separate three or more words in a series. My name is yoon by helen recorvits, gabi swiatkowska. My name is yoon and the name jar korea lesson plan amanda. Is a name just another word or is it something more. Multiple activities are appropriate for different grade levels activities include.
Tricia epperson developed this activity packet to help second grade teachers implement the new treasure reading program. My name is yoon by helen recorvits illustrated by gabi swiatkowska published by farrar, straus and giroux the themes of acknowledging and accepting differences while preserving individuality offer positive reinforcements for children from multiple cultural backgrounds. In korean, yoons name means shining wisdom and is a beautiful blend of symbols. This is a video narration of my name is yoon, by helen recorvits.
Books similar to my name is yoon goodreads share book. Find my name is yoon lesson plans and teaching resources. Some nouns name special persons, places, or things. Can yoon find a new happy name like bird, cat or cupcake. Sep 20, 2015 the book focuses on yoons name as the central theme her dislike of the english version, the way it sounds, the way it looks, the annoyance she feels towards the teacher for pestering her about her name.
Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success. Summer reading club my name is yoon nyc childrens theater. A creative spirit learns that thinking ishly is far more wonderful than getting it right in this gentle new fable from the creator of the awardwinning picture book the dot. Worksheets are practice book o, questions and activities, my name is yoon mini unit plan, my name is yoon, social emotional learning, my name is yoon and the name jar, ab2 gp pe tp cpy 193601, writing consonants. My name is yoon is a beautifully rendered picture book depicting a korean child who has left her native home and immigrated to america. My name is yoon by helen recorvits and gabi swiatkowska. My name is yoon is about a korean immigrant who moves to the united states and struggles with cultural differences. Second grade lesson my name is yoon, part 1 betterlesson.
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