Read to Understand
What does Priya get for her mother from the cupboard at the beginning of the story?
dry milk and a baking mix.
Text Clues
'....she could only eat the vegetarian items, no meat or fish.'
Make an inference and background knowledge.
Inference: She is a vegetarian
Background knowledge: My sister is a vegetarian. she doesn't eat meat.
Why do you think Priya chose to eat a PB and J sandwich instead of her traditional food at school? Prove it.
She didn't want others to stare at her while she ate
pg 184
Give me an example of a word that has a prefix
incomplete
unknown
bilingual
What is the genre of the story 'From Scratch'? Prove it.
Realistic Fiction
How does Priya feel about American supermarkets? Why does she feel this way?
Hint: Between pages 182-183
She hates them because they seem cold and unfriendly to her because the bright lights hurt her eyes.
What is one event that can likely lead to a solution to Priya's problem? Prove it.
Hint: You can find me at the end of the story.
Her mother telling her that Lindsay is Muslim
Priya bringing gulabjamun to school for students to try
Why do you think students starred at Priya's mother when she came to the school? Prove it
Because of her traditional clothing. It was different than other parents.
Give me an example of a homophone.
patient
patience
pear
pair
Identify the memory moment in the story. Prove it.
Hint: It is in the beginning of the story.
Priya remembers her grandmother in the making tea in the kitchen.
Why does Priya hide her lunch in the lunchroom at school? Prove it.
She is embarrassed because she has different food from other children in school.
What problem does Priya face in the story? Prove it.
She is unhappy with her new life in the United States and misses India.
Why do you think Priya's mother tells Priya that Lindsay is muslim? Prove it.
She hopes they will find something in common and become friends.
What is an author's tone?
Their personality or emotions within the story
What is a memory moment?
Flashback within the story
What have Priya and her mother been making since the beginning of the story?
fried dough dessert from India called gulabjamun
What events gives you clues about how Priya feels in the beginning of the story? Prove it.
Hint: Look for me between the pages of 182-185
Page 182- she cries when she remembers her grandmother
page 184- her throat tightens when she thinks about her mother shopping in the American Supermarket.
page 185- feeling embarrassed about her lunch at school
Why did Priya initially not believe her mother when she told her Lindsay was Muslim. Prove it.
She is light skinned and speaks English perfectly. pg 189
Movies
Real life people go through this everyday
Family members
Yourself
What is one thing you have learned about the story that you can apply to your own life.
Never be afraid to be yourself
Talk to your parents about things going on in school
Learn to not judge others
Get to know people for who they are
What does Priya's mother tell Priya about Lindsay? Prove it.
Lindsay is a Muslim girl who grew up in Iran.
How did Priya's tone change from the beginning of the story to the end? Prove it.
Beginning- sad
End- hopeful
Why do you think the author chose to create a realistic story about moving to a new country? Prove it.
It can help others
It is important to create stories where others can relate
Summarize the story in one-two sentences.
Priya is upset because she recently moved from India to the United States and is uncomfortable with the changes. Over time with the help of her mom she learns to adapt and begins to be hopeful for the future.
Identify one theme in the story.
Never change yourself for others
Adapting to a new country can be hard but beneficial