Safety of Numbers, Vocabulary, & Figures of Speech

What is the central theme of the story?

• Adventure and travel

• Family care, trust, and protection

• Competition

• Friendship only

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the daughter feel about her mother’s guidance?

• She ignores it

• Sometimes frustrated but understands it comes from care

• Angry all the time

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does culture influence their relationship?

• It doesn’t affect them

• Chinese values emphasize family responsibility and respect

• It causes conflict only

• It promotes independence only

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which theme is highlighted through the daughter’s struggle?

• Adventure

• Balancing independence and guidance

• Competition

• Friendship

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

How does the setting influence the story?

• It shows natural disasters

• It shows cultural values and daily family life

• It is not important

• It only shows the city

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the daughter grow throughout the story?

• Becomes careless

• Learns to appreciate her mother’s care

• Leaves home

• Ignores her family

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does “protection” mean in the context of the story?

• Stopping independence

• Looking after the daughter’s safety and well-being

• Limiting friendship

• Avoiding rules

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the mother guide her daughter?

• By ignoring her mistakes

• Through advice, rules, and supervision

• By punishing her harshly

• By letting her do everything

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which lesson about family is taught?

• Family is unnecessary

• Family care and trust are essential

• Independence is only important

• Family causes problems

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

How does the daughter feel after understanding her mother’s care?

• Confused

• Appreciative and more respectful

• Angry

• Distant

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3