Point of View
Analyze Visuals
Visualize
Drawing Conclusions
Point of View Too
100
Who is telling the story?
The narrator is a Chinese American girl.
100
Which details of the photograph on pg. 225 are in focus and which are blurry? What effect does it have on you as a viewer?
The girl's face and the chess pieces closest to her are more in focus that then foreground or background of the photograph. This emphasizes the girl's concentration on her next move and leads the viewer to focus on her.
100
Reread lines 25-36. What words help you picture the neighborhood?
Possible answers: small sandlot playground, slides well shined down the middle from use, wood slat benches, gurgling pigeons, dark alley,
100
How does Waverly feel about her mother fixing her hair? First, what is the evidence? Next, what is your thoughts about the evidence? Last, what is your conclusion?
The evidence is that her mother twists and yanks her hair and nicks Waverly's scalp with a pin. She brings up the topic of torture. Your thoughts should be that this type of treatment is painful and unpleasant. Conclusion - Waverly doesn't like her mother fixing her hair.
100
DAILY DOUBLE!!! Reread lines 208-211. How are Waverly's thoughts and words different from each other? What does this tell you about her?
Waverly WANTS to play in the chess tournament, but tells her mother that she doesn't. This shows that Waverly has remembered the lesson from the start of the story: if she "bites back her tongue" her mother might give her what she wants.
200
What does the narrator suggest about her relationship with her mother so far?
She suggests that her mother has strict rules for proper behavior.
200
The photograph on pg. 227 shows a Chinese market in San Francisco. How would you describe the setting?
The setting is colorful and filled with many kinds of produce. The signs are in Chinese and a few shoppers are examining the produce.
200
Why does Waverly start wining more chess games? What is the evidence? What are your thoughts about the evidence? What Conclusion can you make?
Evidence: Waverly starts wining more chess games. Thoughts: wining takes study, practice and dedication. Conclusion: Waverly becomes successful because she has an excellent teacher; she practices constantly and is motivated to excel.
200
DAILY TRIPLE !!! Reread lines 278-285. How does knowing only Waverly's point of view affect your impression of her mother?
Since we don't know what her mother is thinking, she may seem more critical and formidable than she really is.
300
After re-reading lines 49-60, what do the narrator's words and actions tell you about her attitude about taking risks?
Waverly seems to enjoy risks: She plays near a cafe where she believes "bad" people spend time; she boldly shouts at a man who took a picture of her and her friends and hope that he will chase her.
300
On page 230, how does the angle at which the photograph is taken affect what you first notice in the picture?
The overhead angle draws the viewer's attention to the chess board.
300
Why does Mrs. Jong want Vincent to throw away his chess set? What is the evidence? What are your thoughts? What is your conclusion?
Evidence: "She not want it. We not want it." Thoughts: It feels insulting to be given something as a gift that is used and broken. Conclusion: Mrs. Jong doesn't like to take other people's castoffs; she's proud.
400
What do Waverly's thoughts and actions reveal about her.
Waverly is very competitive and has a vivid imagination. She is able to sustain her concentration while her brothers lose interest.
500
Two questions for DOUBLE POINTS - both have to be right: Why does Waverly feel she can't correct her mother? Evidence? Your thoughts? Conclusion? Why is Waverly embarrassed by her mother's behavior? Evidence? Your thoughts? Conclusion?
Evidence: Waverly has already been unsuccessful at trying to explain the rules of chess to her mother. She has also learned the advantage of "biting back her tongue". Thoughts: strong willed people do not tolerate contradiction. Conclusion: Waverly knows that it's useless to correct her mother. Waverly won't gain anything and her mother could become angry and punish her. Evidence: Waverly's mom brings her to many shops without buying much and introduces her to whoever will listen. Thoughts: her mom is showing her off and it's embarrassing. Conclusion: Waverly thinks her mom is using her to feel more important.
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