Stories of groups of people who migrated to Australia (including from one Asian country), the reasons they migrated (e.g. push–pull factors) and their contributions to society (ACHASSK136)(ACHASSK137)
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Comprehension Questions
January 28-10th February Comprehension Questions
1) What were the Chinese Australians celebrating?
2) Why did Chek-Chee say that " I wont have to eat for a week?"
3) The Western population had little to______ towards the Chinese celebrations, they found them to be quite of__________
4) What does the saying " it is you and those like you that will bridge the gap" mean? explain your answer with evidence
5) Do you believe Chek-Chee over-reacted when he referred to Elizabeth as being 'horrid' yes/no why
1) What were the Chinese Australians celebrating?
2) Why did Chek-Chee say that " I wont have to eat for a week?"
3) The Western population had little to______ towards the Chinese celebrations, they found them to be quite of__________
4) What does the saying " it is you and those like you that will bridge the gap" mean? explain your answer with evidence
5) Do you believe Chek-Chee over-reacted when he referred to Elizabeth as being 'horrid' yes/no why
15th of February starting page for questions
1) What does the word skerrick mean?
2) What was the importance of the blossoms, what did they symbolise?
3) What animal was the symbol of Chinese New Year?
4) Why is it important to show patience? explain a time where you have showed patience in a situation
5) Describe the Chinese celebrations, when have you been at a celebration? and how did it compare?
6) Do you think Chek Chee will end up going to China? explain some reasons for your prediction
7) What sounds and smells would you expect at a wharf?
8) A lucrative business means it is very prof________ and fin__________ sound.
9) The Chinese believe the lantern is a sign of good_______
10) Why was Ah Way refused a certificate? What business did he own?
12) What does the word berate mean?
1) What does the word skerrick mean?
2) What was the importance of the blossoms, what did they symbolise?
3) What animal was the symbol of Chinese New Year?
4) Why is it important to show patience? explain a time where you have showed patience in a situation
5) Describe the Chinese celebrations, when have you been at a celebration? and how did it compare?
6) Do you think Chek Chee will end up going to China? explain some reasons for your prediction
7) What sounds and smells would you expect at a wharf?
8) A lucrative business means it is very prof________ and fin__________ sound.
9) The Chinese believe the lantern is a sign of good_______
10) Why was Ah Way refused a certificate? What business did he own?
12) What does the word berate mean?
April 20th Reflection Questions
1) What significance do the Chinese people place on names?
2) Cheng Sheng's family tragedy could be described as ______________ make a connection to something you have heard or experienced which represented similar sorrow.
3) Draw an image depicting the word glum.
4) What is your feeling and view point on the discrimination towards non-European people during early Australia? was it fair and just treatment?
5) What is a Duke?
6) Define the word 'parsing' as mentioned on May 24 of the text.
7) Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence
1) What significance do the Chinese people place on names?
2) Cheng Sheng's family tragedy could be described as ______________ make a connection to something you have heard or experienced which represented similar sorrow.
3) Draw an image depicting the word glum.
4) What is your feeling and view point on the discrimination towards non-European people during early Australia? was it fair and just treatment?
5) What is a Duke?
6) Define the word 'parsing' as mentioned on May 24 of the text.
7) Use the word 'meticulous' in a sentence