Story Elements
What is the main setting of the story?
Who is the main character?
The main character is Laila.
What theme is present when Laila feels sad about moving?
A theme present when Laila feels sad about moving is the theme of change and adaptation.
Summarize Laila's feelings about her new home.
Laila feels sad and uncertain about her new home initially.
What does "emotionally" mean?
"Emotionally" means relating to feelings or emotions.
List two characters in the story.
Two characters in the story are Laila and her mother, Minh.
How does Minh support Laila during her move?
Minh supports Laila by talking with her and helping her pack.
What is a recurring theme in Laila's interactions with her family?
A recurring theme in Laila's interactions with her family is the importance of family support.
What are the main events of the story?
The main events of the story include Laila packing, her conversations with her mother, and her feelings about moving.
What does "packing" mean?
Identify a key event in the plot.
A key event in the plot is when Laila has a heartfelt conversation with her mother about moving.
How does Laila's perspective change throughout the story?
Laila's perspective changes from sadness about leaving to finding hope in her new home.
How does the theme of friendship manifest in the story?
The theme of friendship manifests in Laila's memories of her friends and her desire to stay connected with them.
Describe the ending of the story.
The ending of the story shows Laila beginning to embrace her new environment and finding hope.
What does "interaction" mean?
"Interaction" means the way in which two or more people communicate or act upon each other.
Name one conflict Laila faces in the story.
One conflict Laila faces is her feelings about moving away from her friends.
How does Laila feel about moving at the beginning vs. the end?
Laila feels sad and resistant about moving at the beginning, but she becomes more accepting by the end.
What message does the story convey about change?
The message conveyed about change is that it can be difficult but also leads to growth and new opportunities.
Write a brief summary of Laila’s journey.
Laila’s journey includes her struggles with moving and her gradual acceptance of her new life.
What does "connection" mean?
"Connection" means a relationship or link between people or things.
Explain how the author develops the plot.
The author develops the plot by showing Laila's emotions and interactions as she prepares to move.
What insight does Laila’s perspective give us about her family?
Laila’s perspective gives insight into her family's dynamics and their emotional support for each other.
Discuss how the theme of change is portrayed in Laila’s story.
Create a summary that includes the main idea and key details.
A summary that includes the main idea and key details would mention Laila's feelings about moving, her interactions with her family, and her eventual acceptance of change.
What does "perspective" mean?
"Perspective" means a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.