Kira-Kira Chapter 9, Page 120-end

TEACHERS, check this hack for scoring open-ended questions during a live game.

How does Sammy feel about Lynn going to the hospital? How can Katie tell?

• Sammy feels angry, and Katie can tell by his violent behavior towards Lynn.

• Sammy feels worried, and Katie can tell by his wrinkled forehead

• Sammy feels indifferent, and Katie can tell because he's focused on his Playdoh.

• Sammy feels happy, and Katie can tell by his smile and laughter.

Why doesn’t Uncle Katsuhisa like bowling?

• He is allergic to the smell of bowling shoes.
• He finds the sound of bowling balls rolling annoying.
• He believes bowling is too expensive.
• He only likes games where you use your mind.

When Lynn is so sick she can’t chew her food, what does Katie offer to do for her?

• Chop her food into smaller pieces
• Make her a smoothie

• Chew it for her

• Get her some boba tea

Choose a trait you think Katie's offer to chew Lynn's food reveals about her character. Support your thinking with textual evidence.

What's your number?

• 9

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What’s going on at the end of the chapter? Auntie Fumi starts crying when she hears the phone ring, then Uncle Katsuhisa sort of dances with her after she talks to Katie’s parents. When Katie asks what they said, Auntie Fumi says her parents said everything is fine. How do you interpret this scene? Is everything really “fine”? How can you tell? Mention textual evidence to support your thinking.

What's your number?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6