Notes
What does the word "Culture" mean?
The shared beliefs or values of a particular group of people
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Boston Celtics -18
Lakers-17
What nationality are Chan and Young AND what do the kids at school call them?
Chan and Young are Korean
The kids call them "Japs"
A struggle or disagreement between opposing forces
Conflict
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What are the 3 points under "Chan's Family Dynamics"?
Experiences pressure from his traditional Korean father
Wants to honor his family's expectations
Tries to balance athletic dreams with cultural traditions
What examples in the story show us that Young is brave?
- She uses the gas pump to fight off attackers
- She hits Greg in the head with a pipe
“Her soul shattered.” What figurative Language is this?
Hyperbole
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7th Grade: 2 shapes are similar. The ratio of their areas is 1:4. What is the ratio of their corresponding side lengths? "1:2"
8th Grade: Which Decimal is Equivalent to 7/16? "0.4375"
Strong commitment to someone or something
Loyalty
What does Abogee, Chan's father, represent?
Represents traditional Korean immigrant perspective
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7th Grade: Name The 3 Cell Theories:
- All living things are made up of cells
- All cells come from pre existing cells
- Cells are building blocks of life
8th Grade: What state of matter makes up 99.9% of matter in the universe? "Plasma"
“Young’s stomach twisted itself into knots.” Which figurative language is used?
Personification
Feeling excluded or disconnected
Alienation
The ability to recover from difficulty
Resilience
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“The gym exploded with camera flashes.”What figurative device is used?
Hyperbole
What two themes is the author most likely trying to include in the following line about Chan and Young: “They’d face it the same way they always had. Together”?
To demonstrate the theme of Perseverance and resilience
Influence from others in the same social group
Peer Pressure
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A batter striking out "looking," meaning they were called out on strikes without swinging at the third strike.
What are the 4 common themes in this story?
- Racism and Prejudice
- Resilience and Perseverance
How does the gym scene in Chapter 6 develop the theme of Prejudice?
It emphasizes how outsiders are often treated horribly even if people do not know them personally.
The cartoon image on the shirt Young was tricked into wearing is an example of
Racist stereotyping
What vocabulary word best fits the following sentence:
"So, like, not to be rude, but what are you?" Jessica asked with a hint of __________ in her voice.
Microaggression
What vocabulary word best fits the sentence below:
Thousands of ________ rushed to the boat in hopes of sailing to a new world in hopes of having a better life.
Immigrant