See more ideas about moon activities, my books, inspire others. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. He was tricked. These characters are the parents of the heroine. Ba tells the first such story. Tags: ... Why did the Old Man in the Moon change the Goldfish Man's fortune? Other things I’ve done include the film The Bourne Supremacy and the musical Mamma Mia! You will use technology, your reading skills, collaborative discussions, and the book to learn about a little girl's incredible journey. Where the mountain meets the moon DRAFT. Read on to meet the actors. You may not know that it’s a common misconception that actors don’t get nervous. Also, c’mon, Carol Burnett and Once Upon A Mattress—right?! Da-A … View all Lesson Plans available from BookRags. I was very scared because college was expensive​—my brother and I would soon be going to college, too​—and I could see that my mom and dad were worrying a lot about money. 401 times. The text of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is interspersed with many short legends. It was scary to stand up to mean kids, but it was more important to me to try to stop the bullying. Fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, with timeless elements of the classic The Wizard of Oz mixed in, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a wonderous story of adventure, devotion, and friendship. I was scared that I had chosen the wrong option, but I decided to just stick it out under the table. It was my cousin's birthday and he had a bouncy house. My favorite adventure to date is searching for the best desserts and boba [tea] in SoCal! Together, they portray 25 characters and each cast member brings a love for storytelling, adventure and, of course, musical talent to the many roles they play, ranging from young Minli to her parents (Ma and Ba), from a dragon and tiger to the Old Man of the Mountain and others. Also, she is full of bitterness and resentme… I photograph celebrities and events like the Oscars and Golden Globe awards! Crowded in the corner of where Fruitless Mountain and the Jade River met was a village that was a shade of faded brown. My favorite adventure to date was a road trip I took with my best friend from Los Angeles to Vashon Island, Wash. We took two weeks, and spent time in the Bay Area (where I'm from), camped in the Redwoods for the very first time, saw shows at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, wandered around Portland and Seattle, and ended with a friend's wedding on Vashon Island! The Story of Fruitless Mountain Fruitless Mountain is the heart of Jade Dragon. By a bare mountain, where the Jade River runs through, lies a poor, mud-covered village known as the Village of Fruitless Mountain, where the protagonist, Minli lives. You may not know that I was in first grade when I saw my very first play. I loved the distinct voices of the insect characters. Visual Vocabulary. Because they got to eat so many sweets! As a result, everyone decorated their homes with red lanterns and scrolls and lit firecrackers to ward off the beast. 4th - 5th grade. I had to be brave in my childhood when my dad was laid off from his job. My cousin's friend was in pre-med in college and had just learned about the respiratory system. I portray Ma, Vendor and Amah. cvanicor. Living in the shadow of the Fruitless Mountain, Minli and her parents spend their days working in the rice fields, barely growing enough to feed themselves. The main character of Where the Mountain Meets the Moonis Minli, a young girl who lived in China many years ago. tags: brave-heroines, dragons, longings, quests. Watching the country change scenically and culturally from the West Coast to the East Coast was something I’ll never forget. Where The Mountain Meets The Moon written by Grace Lin "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" is a modern fantasy book based off of Chinese Folklore. But I still get nervous singing in front of people, so I practice a lot and try to remember what I do is fun! Ma and Ba begin to follow Minli, but the goldfish man convinces them to … Create a character map for the major characters. It is said that once per year, during the ​winter ​season, Nin would come out and eat villagers and crops. Other things I’ve done include the musical Diana (La Jolla Playhouse) and the film Kidnapped. She’s dutiful, empathetic, curious, and resourceful. 79% average accuracy. Order our Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Lesson Plans, teaching or studying Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. This character visits the Village of the Fruitless Mountain early in the book and at the very end. Other things I’ve done include the TV shows “Young Sheldon,” “Mom” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and the musical South Pacific (Utah Shakespeare Festival). The protagonistin most novels features the main character or “good guy”. THE CAST (clockwise from top left): Albert Park, Mike Palma, Miller Tai, Nicole Javier, Chloris Li and Aja Wiltshire. See more ideas about the mountain, 40 book challenge, autumn moon festival. I portray Old Man, a Villager, Painter Chen, Beggar/King and Da-Fu. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers. Her beautiful illustrations, printed in full-color, accompany the text throughout. ​You may not know that when I was young, my aunt would tell me Chinese folktales—tales about dragons, mountains, lovers and heroes. We used to have regular earthquake drills in school and there were three options at the time: duck under a table or chair, run out into open spaces or get under a doorway (this last one isn’t a wise option now). The objective of her quest is to find the Old Man of the Moo… The Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you. Read More. I portray two Goldfish, a Villager, an Apprentice, Xiao Mao, a Pottery Vendor and A-Fu. A scary moment when I was a kid was in my elementary school’s Golf Club. The other kids teased us both, ​but we didn’t care, because we had each other. It was an adventure, as we traveled throughout Japan, with me looking for a great place to propose! This character visits the Village of the Fruitless Mountain early in the book and at the very end. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Chapter Pages Main Story Embedded Story 1 1–10 Minli and her parents live in a poor hut in a poverty-stricken village beneath Fruitless Mountain. The villagers called it Fruitless Mountain because nothing grew on it and birds and animals did not rest there. I got hit in the head by a golf club and still had to go back for the rest of the week at school. June 23, 2018. However, what she especially enjoys are her father Ba's stories, which are often told at the dinner table. In the Inner City, the leaves of the plum trees shone like emeralds. Every night, Minli's father tells her stories about the Jade Dragon that keeps the mountain bare, the greedy and mean Magistrate Tiger, and the Old Man of the Moon who holds everyone's destiny. The Goldfish Man (p.45) Where does Minli first find the dragon? Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Edit. To this day, people continue these traditions during Lunar New Year. and watched the West End production of the musical Les Misérables! Save. I peeked out from under the table and just saw legs and feet running past me in a panic. I was nervous and, of course, scared, but I knew that people were counting on me. Select colors and a pose appropriate to story and character traits. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is one of the greatest books that i have ever read! When I was younger, I read James and the Giant Peach in one sitting. With nothing else to occupy them in the evenings, Minlis father spins tales of the Old Man in the Moon and the Jade Dragon. Answer the Prompt. Grace… They were so funny and cool! Minli leaves a note for her parents, and using the fish’s instructions, she fashions a compass. This is the god character who knows the future and permits the heroine to ask him a single question. I wanted them to know that they had nothing to worry about and that we all would take care of each other as a family. Seven actors are making their South Coast Repertory debuts in the musical Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Feb. 7-23, Theatre for Young Audiences). This character was a cruel ruler of the land in which all the main landmarks (save the moon) were located over a century ago. I told them to stop and then he and I played together during recess. My favorite adventure to date was a cross-country train trip via Amtrak with a friend of mine. I took a bus to London without a plan and with no internet access. I didn’t like it when someone was made fun of. (p.46) Describe the dragon that Minli untied. So I ran inside the house to my mom and we realized I didn't have my inhaler. I learned to play the piano by watching my sister like a hawk. In grade school, there was a kid who was teased a lot. He ate his sweets. Only a couple of us chose the duck-and-cover option; most of the kids and teachers opted for the scream-into-the-open-space option. Visit our multimedia page for more stories, videos and podcasts. 3 years ago. I was outside on the lunch benches, under an extended roof, when the quake started. It is a New York Times Bestseller that was given the John Newbery Medal in 2010 as well at the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature in 2010. I knew what I was trained to do and what I was about to perform! On one particular day, he was teased by the other kids because he wore the same clothes every day and because he was different. 3. My favorite story from childhood was The Tortoise and the Hare. I had a book of fairytales from around the world that I received as a kid and I kept it with me until I passed it down to one of my nieces or nephews (I can’t remember which one, though!). Grace Lin is the award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator of Starry River of the Sky, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, The Year of the Dog, The Year of the Rat, Dumpling Days, and Ling & Ting, as well as pictures books such as The Ugly Vegetables and Caldecott Honor book A Big Mooncake for Little Star.Grace lives with her husband and daughter in Western MA, where they get … I looked for jobs online and studied hard in school. Start studying Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. He calmed me down enough to slow my breathing and everything was fine. When I was a kid, I always stood up to bullies. It was my first earthquake. Theme. Minli is a strong-willed, young Chinese girl who lives in the Village of Fruitless Mountain. My favorite adventure to date was exploring Guatemala! A scary moment from childhood was the Whittier earthquake in 1987. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.” ― Grace Lin, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. Minli- main character ( a little girl with pink glossy checks and black glossy hair.) Minli is a young ten-year-old girl with a fast and eager spirit, and is constantly ready for adventure. But I really liked The Princess and the Pea, mostly because I like tall beds, so sleeping on 20 mattresses sounded like fun times. I've always been a little slower, more cautious in my decisions and actions. Minlis parents desperately hope she can change the familys fortune. My favorite story from childhood was “Hansel and Gretel.” Why? This character came to life from the magic ink by which it was painted and flew away. My favorite story from childhood was a Japanese folktale called My Lord Bag of Rice. That's where I proposed to my longtime partner of 18 years. My favorite adventure to date was when I traveled to London all by myself. But this story reminds me that everyone has their own way of moving through the world and you have to be true to what suits you. I have a funny and wonderfully creative 6-year-old son named Felix and an adorable and incredibly good-natured 5-month-old daughter named Coral. Purpose: We will pair up with other fifth grade classes from other states to read Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. They accused him of not bathing, which wasn’t true. I portray Dragon. It’s a story set in China about an elderly, homeless man who was always ignored by people he encountered. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, a fantasy novel written and illustrated by Grace Lin, is the story of Minli and her extraordinary journey to the Never-ending Mountain. I didn't propose in front of the statue, but instead at an adjacent shrine on the temple grounds. I portray Minli and an Old Woman. Grace Lin has once again written a charming, engaging book for young readers. You may not know that, when I was four, I dragged my mom into a piano store to buy me a keyboard. Once again, she has created a charming, engaging book for young readers. I portray Tiger, Goldfish Man, Peach Vendor and a Villager. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a Chinese fairy tale about an adventurous girl who searches for the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of changing the fortune of her poor family. One day, one of the villagers discovered that Nin was afraid of loud noises and the color red. She grows up on tales of magical people and places from Ba, her father. He liked him. Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin DTDL Battle of the Books 2012 Who did Ma and Ba find when they were out looking for Minli? English. Minli Ma Pa Dragon Green Tiger Magistrate 2nd Dragon Jade Dragon Jade Dragons kids Minli's Goldfish The Goldfish man Old man of the moon Wu Kang Monkeys The kind family As a kid, I had to be brave when I got the wind knocked out of me for the very first time. The hare takes off and, ​confident of winning, the hare takes a nap midway through the race. I also appreciated James’ spirit in spite of his tragic and modest beginnings. It tells the story of the hare who was ridiculing a tortoise for moving slowly. I love this story because it reminds us to stay humble, keep moving forward and stay in our own lane because we ​only control our own progress. I like it because it teaches you never to judge a book by its cover. These characters are the parents of the heroine. It was a fun adventure and somewhat nerve-racking, as well, until it finally happened. (East West Players, LA). Minli is the protagonist and hero in Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. One day, a child gives the man a bowl of rice and a place to sleep; then the man ends up turning into a great big dragon that defeats the army of an invading military. You may not know that I did my first musical when I was five years old! Her father tells wonderful stories but her mother thinks they are a waste of time. Oct. 8, 2020. This article is within the scope of WikiProject Novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on Wikipedia. I loved this story because the soldier was brave, smart, confident and kind. The turtle is tired of the rabbit’s arrogant behavior and challenges him to a race. You may not know that, in addition to acting (including working with a musical touring company that performed all over the country), I’m a professional photographer. my book project. Get Where the Mountain Meets the Moon from Amazon.com. To thank Minli, the goldfish offers to show her the way to Never-Ending Mountain to meet the Man of the Moon. Instead, she bought a piano and lessons for my sister. My favorite story from childhood is Jay Williams’ book called Everyone Knows What a Dragon Looks Like. A fantasy crossed with Chinese folklore, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon is a timeless story reminiscent of The Wizard of Oz and Kelly Barnhill's The Girl Who Drank the Moon. As a child musical theatre actor, I remember the first time I performed. A brave soldier saves a sea king and his family from a giant centipede and is rewarded with magical items, one of which is a bag of rice; the bag is always full no matter how much you take from it. Edit. Jul 1, 2019 - Explore Katie Sprinkle's board "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" on Pinterest. I must have landed wrong ​because I couldn't catch my breath—it felt like someone punched me in the chest! Though I was scared, I never showed it. In the valley of Fruitless mountain, a young girl named Minli lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents. The lessons help students to understand the nature of this frame story and to write their own stories of meeting challenges.