SpringBoard ELA (1.8): Podcast

What term does Kristen Lee use to describe her multicultural heritage?

• Hapa

• Asian

• Swedish

• Chinese

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CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What does the term "Hapa" mean according to Kristen Lee?

• Half-Asian, half another race

• Full Asian

• Hawaiian native

• Swedish descent

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Where did Kristen Lee grow up?

• Rural Michigan

• Hawaii

• California

• New York

What kind of pets did Kristen Lee grow up with?

• Horses, dogs, and hand-sized pets

• Cats and birds

• Fish and reptiles

• Exotic animals

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

What is Kristen Lee's ethnic background?

• Quarter Chinese, rest Swedish

• Half Chinese, half Swedish

• Full Chinese

• Full Swedish

How did Kristen Lee feel about being a "hapa" in Hawaii?

• Confident and proud

• Confused and lost

• Uncomfortable and shy

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What was Kristen Lee's experience when she returned to Michigan?

• Seen as a model minority and token Asian

• Fully accepted without question

• Ignored by peers

• Seen as a local Hawaiian

What does Kristen Lee say people often want her to do regarding her cultural identity?

• Pick a label

• Ignore it

• Change it

• Hide it

What kind of activities does Kristen Lee enjoy?

• Piano-playing and dancing

• Painting and drawing

• Writing and reading

• Cooking and gardening

What is the purpose of Kristen Lee's commentary?

• To explain her multicultural roots

• To criticize cultural labels

• To promote Hawaiian culture

• To discuss her career goals

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6