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Bok Choy
Resource: Bok_Choy.pdf (PDF)
Resource Type: Activity
Reading Level: Year 6
SEL Focus Areas:
- Social Awareness
SEL Competencies:
- Respect for others
This story is set during the gold rush period of the 1860s. Jacob's mum buys bok choy from one of the Chinese miners, Ah Sum, who grows vegetables to supplement what he makes mining. Mrs Bishop, her neighbour is disgusted that she would buy from the Chinese. When they are alone Jacob is teased by William Bishop. If only Ah Sum had come at some other time! Jacob escapes the teasing by going fishing. His foot slips and he is swept into the river. He is saved by Ah Sum, who looks after him until his mother arrives. Jacob learns about the life of a miner, who is living far from his loved ones.
Thinking Coaches:
- "We all need to feel that other people respect us."
- "I can show respect by what I say and do."
- "I can show respect for other people even if I don’t agree with what they say or do."
- "Treating other people the way I want to be treated is the best thing to do."
Year: 2015
