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What is the writer's favorite part about the New Year celebrations?
The fireworks.
What is an island surrounded by?
An island is surrounded by water.
Name something you might see in a parade.
Examples: Balloons, marching bands, floats, etc.
What is your favorite movie? Answer in a complete sentence.
Example: My favorite movie is _______.
What was grandma's surprise for the writer?
How many times did the writer celebrate the New Year?
Twice. Once in the United States and again in China.
Tell me about one custom in Korea during Lunar New Year.
Example: My family and I play Yut Nori.
What genre is the story "Happy New Year!"?
a. Expository Text
b. Nonfiction
c. Realistic Fiction
What sound do the fireworks make in the sky?
Pop! Pop! Pop!
What did the writer compare the plane to? Why?
She compared it to a whale in the sky because it is big and travels over the ocean.
What did the celebrations have in common?
They were both exciting family celebrations to welcome the New Year.
Name one difference between the New Year celebration in the United States and in China.
Example: The celebration lasts for fifteen days in China, but only one night in the United States.
What happened to the writer's face in the story?
She got it painted like a lion.
What was a man doing with the ice during the New Year celebration?
He was carving animals out of ice.
What did the writer do on the last day of Chinese New Year?
She went to the Lantern Festival.
Give one example of a simile from the story.
Example: The full moon hung like a balloon in the dark sky.
What did the writer learn about Chinese customs?
One custom is to have a family dinner that includes tasty dumplings.
What words in the story help you visualize what the moon looked like?
The full moon hung like a balloon in the dark sky.
What does it mean to compare two things?
To look for ways they are alike.
What does it mean to contrast two things?
To look for ways they are different.