Two Kinds

Exploring Language with "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan

Welcome to "Two Kinds"

●Today we'll explore the story "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan.

●We'll learn new words and understand how prefixes change word
meanings.

●Think about how these words can be used in our daily
conversations.

Understanding Prefixes

●A prefix is a group of letters added to the beginning of a word to
change its meaning.

●The prefix "in-" often means "not."

●Can you think of other words with the prefix "in-"?

Match the Word to the Sentence

●Let's match words from "Two Kinds" to sentences that make
sense.

●How do these words help us understand the story better?

●Share your thoughts on why the author chose these specific
words.

Word Study: "in-" Prefix

●We'll use the prefix "in-" to complete sentences related to "Two
Kinds."

●Remember, "in-" can turn a word into its opposite.

●Why is it important to know the meaning of prefixes?

Complete the Sentences

●Use the words with "in-" to fill in the blanks.

●Think about how each word changes the meaning of the
sentence.

●Discuss with a partner why the correct word fits best.

Indignity or Indecision?

●She was ashamed of the (indignity / indecision) she suffered at
the recital.

●Which word means feeling embarrassed because of unfair
treatment?

●How might feeling this way affect someone's confidence?

Ineffective or Insensitive?

●It was (ineffective / insensitive) of Waverly Jong to boast about
being a prodigy.

●Which word describes an action that doesn't produce the desired
result?

●How do you think boasting might make others feel?

Incapable or Ineligible?

●A person will be (incapable / ineligible) of playing chess without
an understanding of the rules of the game.

●Which word means not having the necessary skills or
knowledge?

●Why is it important to know the rules before playing a game?

Ineffective or Inexpert?

●Pressuring someone is an (ineffective / inexpert) way to make
him or her try harder.

●Which word means not skilled or not having expertise?

●How does pressure affect your ability to perform?

Inefficient or Insufficient?

●Wanting to be a prodigy is (inefficient / insufficient): you also
have to work hard and have talent.

●Which word means not enough to achieve a goal?

●Can you share a time when hard work helped you succeed?

Invisible or Inelegant?

●No one could see the (invisible / inelegant) orchestra in Mr.
Chong’s head.

●Which word means unable to be seen?

●How does using our imagination help us in learning and
creating?