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Who is Anna May Wong? – Shared Reading and Activity

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    Updated:  21 Sep 2023

Teach about Anna May Wong with a 14-slide PowerPoint that can be used as a shared reading activity.

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    Pages:  14 Pages

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    Grades:  K - 2

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teaching resource

Who is Anna May Wong? – Shared Reading and Activity

  • Updated

    Updated:  21 Sep 2023

Teach about Anna May Wong with a 14-slide PowerPoint that can be used as a shared reading activity.

  • Editable

    Editable:  PowerPoint

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  14 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Grades

    Grades:  K - 2

Teach about Anna May Wong with a 14-slide PowerPoint that can be used as a shared reading activity.

Who Was Anna May Wong? Biography Read-Aloud for Kids

Anna May Wong was a famous Chinese-American actress who became the first Asian American movie star in Hollywood during the early 1900s. She started her acting career at a young age and worked hard to achieve her dreams, breaking down barriers and stereotypes along the way. Despite facing discrimination and limited opportunities in the film industry, Anna May Wong persevered and starred in over 50 films, becoming a cultural icon and inspiring generations of Asian Americans to pursue their dreams. Her talent, perseverance, and impact on the entertainment industry have made her a role model and source of inspiration for many people.

Introduce Your Students to Influential Women in History

Use this resource as a shared reading activity for your primary students during Women’s History Month.

Display this PowerPoint on your screen or whiteboard as a slideshow. Read the text aloud to the students, stopping to ask questions along the way. We have included possible questions for you to ask in the notes section of each slide. Then, reread the text allowing your students to join in with the reading. Finally, complete the follow-up activity on the last slide.

A complete set of instructions on how to use this shared reading and activity is included in the download.

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