I do not understand why I have to speak Korea at home so I will not forgot where I come from. Why did we move to America if I am to speak English only at school? But I do not argue with Apa. Instead I tell Joon, stand here. I move him off to the side and give him a sponge to hold.
[…]
Uhmma, she is my friend. I stand up and wave my arms in the air. This is America. In America it is fine to borrow money from friends.
Stop that, Uhmma says. We are Korean. Do not forget.
I sit back down. Korean. Then why did we move to America?
Comprehension Questions
1. Where did the protagonist immigrant to?
A. South Korea
B. United States of America
C. Canada
2. What is the protagonist dealing with after immigrating?
A. Having two nationality identities
B. Nothing
C. Grades
A. Having two nationality identities
B. Nothing
C. Grades
Your Thoughts
3. Did you like this excerpt? Why or why not?
Vocabulary
4. List any vocabulary words below.