Asian American History and the Making of the U.S. Immigration System

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 26.03.02

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Asian Americans And The U.s. Immigration System
  3. Asian Exclusion Legislation
  4. Repeal Of Asian Exclusion
  5. Vietnam War And Refugee Migration
  6. Themes Of Immigration Stories
  7. Immigration Journey
  8. Asian American Children Memoirs And Stories By Country
  9. Teaching Strategies
  10. Classroom Activities
  11. Resources
  12. Appendix On Implementing District Standards
  13. Endnotes

Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month in Kindergarten

Carol Boynton

Published September 2026

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Appendix On Implementing District Standards

Literacy Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.1

With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.2

With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.9

With prompting and support, identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic (e.g., in illustrations, descriptions, or procedures).

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.10

Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Connecticut Kindergarten Social Studies Standards

Diversity & Global Perspective

  • Identify generations within the family.
  • Describe various roles within the family.
  • Distinguish differences and similarities among individuals and families.
  • Recognize that the actions of individuals make a difference and relate the stories of people from diverse backgrounds who have contributed to the heritage of the United States.

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