Understanding Jack's Journey with lauhu

Understanding Jack's Journey with lauhu

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video explores the story of Jack and his origami tiger, Lauhu, as a metaphor for cultural identity and belonging. Jack's journey from embracing his mother's culture to rejecting it and finally rediscovering and accepting his heritage is depicted. The narrative highlights the fragility of cultural connections and the enduring nature of one's roots, emphasizing the importance of understanding and embracing one's heritage.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the origami tiger, lauhu, symbolize in Jack's story?

A childhood toy

Jack's love for animals

Jack's connection to his mother's culture

The fragility of life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Jack initially perceive the Menagerie?

As a collection of toys

As a mysterious entity

As a source of comfort and belonging

As a burden

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event leads to the destruction of lauhu?

Jack's family moving to a new town

A fight with Mark

A misunderstanding with his mother

An accident at school

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Mark react when lauhu breaks his action figure?

He tears lauhu apart

He repairs the action figure

He forgives Jack

He ignores the incident

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jack do with the Menagerie after rejecting it?

He hides it in the attic

He sells it

He gives it away

He destroys it

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What prompts the return of lauhu from the darkness?

A visit from Mark

Jack's memory of his mother

A dream Jack has

A new origami creation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jack need to do to understand the message within lauhu?

Seek help to read Chinese

Talk to Mark

Learn origami

Visit his old home

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jack's final act in the story?

He discards lauhu

He creates a new Menagerie

He embraces his mother's heritage

He moves to a new town