When unhei moves from korea to america her classmates cant pronounce her name. Unhei, who has just moved from korea to the united states, is teased about her unusual name on the bus on her way to her first day of school. Welcome to friendly what are you looking for book the name jar. Published by dragonfly books a division of random house, inc. As she rides the school bus toward her first day of school, she remembers the farewell at the airport in korea and examines the treasured gift her grandmother gave her. When she tells the kids on the bus what her name is and those kids cannot say her name, she decides that she does not want to tell her class what her korean name is.
The name jar 2003 read online free book by yangsook choi in. Unhei pronounced yoonhey is leaving all that she knows in korea to move to the united states. The name jar yangsook choi pdf by gennibazin issuu. In the name jar, unhei worries that none of her new classmates will be able to pronounce her korean name. She wants to choose a new name that is easier for them to pronounce, but she comes to realise she likes her name just the way it is. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce ityoonhey. It can be used for whole group, small group, and independent instruction which makes these resources a smart choice for literacy centers or readers workshop. The main character unhei thought her name was too different and wanted a name that was more american so she decided not to tell the class her name and told them to put names in a jar and she will pick a name by the end of the week. The name jar by yangsook choi illustrated by yangsook choi whats in a name. When unhei, a young korean girl, moves to america with her family and arrives at a new school, she begins to wonder if she should also choose a new name.
The name jar by yangsook choi classroom and teaching resources. Deftly told and gracefully illustrated, choi s vibrant and appealing childhood recollection is a memorable tale of a young person making a difference. The name jar, yangsook choi, 2003 in the name jar, choi delivers a beautiful story about one of the many challenges moving to a new culture brings. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce it yoonhey. The name jar by yangsook choi is a great story for celebrating diversity, friendship, and differences. On the bus heading to her first day in an american school, korean unhei tells her. This beautiful story illustrates the georgetown isd learner profile trait of inquiry and exploration. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name. Drawing from her own personal experiences, author yangsook choi, writes a compelling story about a young korean girl and her experience arriving in a new country, and a new school. Her classmates suggest daisy, miranda, lex, and more, but nothing seems to fit.
This book tells the story of unhei, a young korean girl who moves to america with her. The name jar by yangsook choi is a great picture book to share with ell students, during back to school, or when you are welcoming a new student to your class mid year. The name jar by yangsook choi bc teachers federation. Oct 14, 2003 but while unhei practices being a suzy, laura, or amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. Yangsook choi after unhei moves from korea to the united states, her new classmates help her decide what her name should be.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The name jar by yangsook choi the name jar is about unhei, a nervous little girl who is starting a new school in america. Having just arrived from korea with her family, unhei is anxious about making friends and worried that no one will be able to pronounce her name, so she decides to pick a new name. Having just moved from korea, unhei is anxious that american kids will like her. Unhei is ashamed when the children on the bus find her name difficult. Click read now pdf download, get it for free, register 100% easily. But when a large glass jar filled with names appears on her desk, unhei happily discovers that her classmates want to help. The name jar download free pdf and ebook by yangsook choi. After moving to new york to pursue her art, she has. The day the crayons quit by drew daywalt read aloud for kids. Buy a cheap copy of the name jar book by yangsook choi. Read the name jar pdf by yangsook choi dragonfly books the new kid in school needs a new name. Download the name jar ebook in epub, mobi and pdf format.
The name jar tells a good story about how a girl feels different and wants to change herself to fit society. Reading the book the name jar by yangsook choi as a class provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss ally behavior and community support with students. You also can get the ebook of by yangsook choi the name jar from the publisher to make you a lot more enjoy free time. Read aloud guide the name jar oakland literacy coalition. She started drawing at age 4 and loved telling her grandma scary stories. The name jar by jangsook choi is a wonderful picture book about a girl named unhei. Should she keep her korean name or change it to blend in. But while unhei practices being a suzy, laura, or amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Jul 10, 2001 unhei has just left her korean homeland and come to america with her parents. Oct 10, 2016 this set of lesson plans, resources, and activities is for use with the name jar by yangsook choi. There are great opportunities for discussion about the value of a nam.
Unhei wants to change her name to an american name. After moving to new york to pursue her art, she has written and illustrated many books for young readers. This beautiful story illustrates the georgetown isd learner profile trait of inquiry and expl. The name jar by yangsook choi reinforces the themes of acceptance, identity, integrity, openmindedness, principled and tolerance. The name jar read aloud performed by a fabulous mccoy bobcat. Teachermade story map, teachermade character map, teacher made 5wsand1how chart, and the summary worksheet. The author, yangsook choi, grew up in korea and came to. Nov 16, 2018 the name jar read aloud performed by a fabulous mccoy bobcat.
The name jar kindle edition by choi, yangsook, choi, yangsook. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. There is an excellent video telling about this book at. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Having just arrived from korea with her family, unhei is. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce. Enjoy this book on your ereader and in the format you prefer. The name jar npr coverage of the name jar by yangsook choi and yangsook choi. Encouraged by her new friends, unhei chooses her own korean name and helps everyone pronounce it. The bulletin of the center for childrens books timeless feel of a classic tale. She has written and illustrated several books for young readers, including the sun girl and the moon boy and goodbye, 382 shin dang dong by frances park and ginger park. The name jar by yangsook choi illustrated by yangsook choi. Oct 30, 20 but while unhei practices being a suzy, laura, or amanda, one of her classmates comes to her neighborhood and discovers her real name and its special meaning. The name jar download free pdf and ebook writer yangsook choi in english published by random house usa inc.
This by yangsook choi the name jar is brandnew way for you who has fascination to look for some information since it relief your hunger of information. Before she leaves, her grandmother gives her a red satin pouch with her name engraved on a stamp written in korean. Having just arrived from korea with her family, unhei is anxious about making friends and worried that no one will be able to. The name jar by yangsook choi pdf free download ebook. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the name jar. The name jar also works well for any lessons about diversity. On the bus heading to her first day in an american school, korean unhei tells her name to a fellow passenger. Get ebooks the name jar 2 on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. The new kid from korea needs a new name or does she. I use it as a back to school read aloud and it helps strengthen cultural understanding and friendship in our classroom. The name jar asks many of these questions in the context of unheis difference from her peers, particularly in the form of her name, and thus provides an opening for discussion of how it feels to be different and the ways in which we should respond to difference in others. On the first day of school, someone makes fun of her name, so unhei decides that she needs a name that is more american. The name jar kindle edition by choi, yangsook, choi. She started drawing at age 4 and loved telling her grandma scary.
Read the book the name jar while sitting very close to the children. On the day of her name choosing, the name jar has mysteriously disappeared. Having just arrived from korea with her family, unhei is anxious. But when youre going to a new school in a new country, its especially challenging.