Understanding Heritage and Friendship

Why does Grace find learning Chinese difficult?

• She believes it's not useful.

• She thinks it's too hard.

• Her friends don't speak it.

• She doesn't like her teacher.

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does 'spring chicken' mean according to Dad?

• A dance move.

• A chicken born in spring.

• Someone who is very young.

• A type of chicken dish.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is Wendy Zang?

• A new student from China.

• Grace's teacher.

• Grace's cousin.

• A family friend.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Grandma Mae come to America?

• For vacation.

• To learn English.

• For a job.

• As an immigrant.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

What was Angel Island?

• A vacation spot.

• A hospital.

• An immigration station.

• A school.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

How does Grace feel about Wendy?

• Jealous.

• Excited.

• Indifferent.

• Annoyed.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

What commonalities do Grace and Wendy share?

• Both play the same sport.

• Both have pets.

• Both have moms who are doctors.

• Both like the same music.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does Grace promise to Grandma Mae?

• To study harder in school.

• To visit China.

• To help Wendy feel at home.

• To learn to cook Chinese food.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the old Chinese saying mentioned by Grandma Mae mean?

• Things get easier with time.

• Patience is a virtue.

• Always respect your elders.

• Hard work pays off.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6

Why does Grace want to learn Chinese now?

• To communicate with her grandma.

• To impress her teacher.

• To understand TV shows.

• To talk to Wendy.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.3.6