Black, Korean and searching for the American dream
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
To pick (someone’s) pocket/ A pickpocket
Tong had lived with their grandparents
To long for (something/ someone)
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. How did Milton end up in the care of the Washington family?
2. What do you know about Milton’s life before the orphanage?
3. What do you know about Milton’s life in his village when he was young, and why was he forced to leave?
4. How was life for Milton and his mother after they left their village?
5. Was Milton ever able to make contact with his biological family after he had been adopted?
6. What do you think Milton dreamed of as a child, and why?
7. Do you know any examples of a child that was adopted?
8. ‘Despite the challenges that she faced, Milton’s mother was a great mother.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘Milton’s mother was wrong to not try to contact him when she arrived in the USA.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘If I could live anywhere in the world, I would choose the USA.’ Is this true for you?
11. ‘My native town is very culturally diverse and accepting of people of different ethnicities.’ Is this true for you?
12. ‘When you’re abroad, it’s always nice to hear or see people from your native country.’ Do you agree?
13. ‘Giving money to beggars, especially children, is always a very good thing to do.’ Do you agree?
14. ‘I like to learn about my ancestry and my family tree.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘Moving around a lot can be very difficult for a child.’ Do you agree?