SNOT Prompts
Inside Out I
Inside Out II
Inside Out III
Symbolism
100

When you notice a word, phrase or situation mentioned over and over.

What is to Again & Again?

100
The author of Inside Out & Back Again.
Who is THANHHA LAI?
100
The main character of Inside Out & Back Again.
Who is Ha?
100
Ha's sponsor doesn't understand her when she asks if she can use his . . .
What is His Horse?
100

Challenges and all that Ha has been through.

What is her doll?

200

When an older or wiser character takes the main character aside and offers serious advice.

What is a Words of the Wiser?

200
This is where Ha eats lunch before Miss. Washington helps her.
What is the bathroom?
200
This is what Mrs. Washington offers to do for Ha when she meets her.
What is Mrs. Washington offers to tutor Ha in English?
200
This brother gives Ha a ride to and from school on his bike.
Who is Brother Khoi?
200

Hope for a new start or a better life.

What is Papaya Seed?

300

When a character ponders a very difficult question.

What is Tough Questions?

300
The reason why Ha's family repack their bags soon after they unpack them in Alabama.
Who is the sponsor's wife.
300
The friends Ha meets during lunch. Names Please!!
Who are Pam and Steven?
300
After Mrs. Washington speaks to Ha's teacher, where is Ha able to eat lunch?
What is In the Classroom?
300

Growth or a goal to look forward to.

What is a papaya?

400

When a character suddenly realizes or figures something out.

What is Aha Moment?

400
What do the children, led by Pink Boy, chant at Ha?
What is BOO-DA?
400
Mother says this is the most important priority for the her children now that they are in America.
What is Learning English?
400
What happens to Ha and her family in HA LE LU DA?
What is They are all Baptized.
400

The last remnant of love.

What is Amethyst Ring?

500

When a character does or says something that is the opposite of what you'd expect.

What is Contrasts & Contradictions.?

500
How do the other children treat Ha on her first day of school? Give specific examples.
One boy leads the other students in bullying her during recess. He pulls her arm hair and pokes her.
500
What does Mrs. Washington give Ha for Christmas?
What is Dried Papaya?
500
This is the reason why the children stop bullying Ha.
Her brother, Vu Lee, starts taking her home from school every day on his motorcycle. Everyone thinks that Vu Lee is cool.
500

Memories of home, or self-sacrifice.

What is the chick?