Title: The Matchbox Diary
Author: Paul Fleischman
Copyright: 2013
Publisher: Candlewick
Reading Level: 2.8
Description: immigration, family, poverty, diary, memories
Suggested Delivery: Independent
Electronic Resources:
Ellis Island Tour
This website gives the students an inside look of Ellis Island.
Ellis Island
This website includes important information about Ellis Island.
ELA Teaching Suggestions:
Key Vocabulary-
Foundry- a factory where metal is produced
Canneries-a factory where food is put into cans
Steamship-a ship that is powered by steam
Ellis Island-island off New York where immigrants passed through when coming to America
Grandstands-a usually roofed structure with seats for people to sit on while they are watching a sporting event
Illiterate- cannot read
Before- Ask students if they ever had a diary and ask them to share their experiences using them. Then ask them if what other things you can do for a diary without writing things down on paper.
During- Have students make an inference about the picture with the people on the ship. Ask them about the differences between the groups and ask why one group is on the upper level of the boat and why the other is on the lower level. Ask them if they believe this is fair and explain why.
After- A few students will assume the role as the Professor and they will do the Professor Know-It-All Strategy by answering their classmates' questions regarding the text.
Writing Activity-Students will create their own immigration story to America.
Copyright: 2013
Publisher: Candlewick
Reading Level: 2.8
Description: immigration, family, poverty, diary, memories
Suggested Delivery: Independent
Electronic Resources:
Ellis Island Tour
This website gives the students an inside look of Ellis Island.
Ellis Island
This website includes important information about Ellis Island.
ELA Teaching Suggestions:
Key Vocabulary-
Foundry- a factory where metal is produced
Canneries-a factory where food is put into cans
Steamship-a ship that is powered by steam
Ellis Island-island off New York where immigrants passed through when coming to America
Grandstands-a usually roofed structure with seats for people to sit on while they are watching a sporting event
Illiterate- cannot read
Before- Ask students if they ever had a diary and ask them to share their experiences using them. Then ask them if what other things you can do for a diary without writing things down on paper.
During- Have students make an inference about the picture with the people on the ship. Ask them about the differences between the groups and ask why one group is on the upper level of the boat and why the other is on the lower level. Ask them if they believe this is fair and explain why.
After- A few students will assume the role as the Professor and they will do the Professor Know-It-All Strategy by answering their classmates' questions regarding the text.
Writing Activity-Students will create their own immigration story to America.
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