Wei Li And Me
What is the name of the narrator's friend in the story?
Wei Li
Who is the narrator's mother in the story? How would you describe her?
The narrator’s mother is a strict, traditional Chinese parent who has high expectations.
Who is the narrator’s mother in the story, known for her high expectations and strictness?
The narrator’s Vietnamese mother
What is the first step you should take when comparing two texts?
Identifying the similarities and differences between the texts.
Which artist released the hit song "Bad Guy" in 2019?
Billie Eilish
What traditional Chinese custom does Wei Li’s family celebrate in the story?
Chinese New Year
In the story, the narrator is pressured to excel in this area, which is a common expectation in Chinese families.
Academics
In the story, the narrator’s mother expects them to achieve success in this area, which is a common pressure in Asian families.
Education or academics
What is the term for finding how the central themes in both texts relate to each other?
Theme comparison.
Which movie won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2020, directed by Bong Joon-ho?
Parasite
What is the main conflict the narrator faces in the story?
The struggle with cultural identity and belonging
The narrator's relationship with this family member is strained due to differing expectations. Who is it?
The narrator's mother
The narrator struggles with the expectations of their mother, which contrasts with the more relaxed cultural attitudes of this country.
Australia
What term refers to what the authors aim to achieve with their writing when comparing two texts?
The author’s purpose.
What popular Netflix series features a character named Eleven who has telekinetic powers?
Stranger Things
What feeling does the narrator experience when comparing their family’s values to Wei Li’s more traditional Chinese family values?
Confusion or alienation
A major theme in "Perfect Chinese Children" revolves around the tension between these two factors.
The tension between cultural expectations and personal desires
The narrator uses this tone in the story to discuss the serious and sometimes comical ways they disappoint their mother.
A humorous and self-deprecating tone
What term refers to the perspective from which each text is written, helping you understand how different viewpoints shape the narratives?
Point of view.
Which soccer player is known as "CR7" and has played for both Real Madrid and Juventus?
Cristiano Ronaldo
In which country is the story "Wei Li and Me" set?
Australia
The narrator feels conflicted between wanting to meet their mother’s expectations and pursuing this personal goal.
The desire for personal freedom and independence
The narrator feels this internal struggle when balancing the desires of their Vietnamese mother with their own desires.
The conflict between personal identity and cultural expectations
What are the tools, such as metaphors or symbolism, that authors use in both texts to enhance their messages?
Literary devices.
Which social media platform is known for its "stories" feature, allowing users to post short-lived updates?
What action demonstrates Wei Li’s cultural practices contrasting with the narrator's more Australian lifestyle?
Wei Li teaches the narrator about the importance of family respect and tradition
The narrator’s struggle with being a "perfect Chinese child" reflects the challenges of balancing this.
The challenge of balancing traditional cultural values with growing up in Australia
The narrator's exploration of five ways to disappoint their mother highlights the broader theme of this.
The tension between generational and cultural differences, particularly between the immigrant parents and their children
What term refers to the overall attitude conveyed in the writing, and how comparing the tone and writing style reveals how the authors influence the reader’s emotional response?
Tone.
Which famous pop star's real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
Lady Gaga
By the end of the story, what does the narrator come to understand about their own cultural heritage?
The importance of embracing both their Australian and Indian heritage
By the end of the story, the narrator begins to understand this about their cultural background.
The narrator begins to understand that they can respect their heritage while also forging their own identity
By the end of the story, the narrator begins to accept that they can do this while still respecting their mother's values.
The narrator begins to accept that they can balance their own identity with respecting their mother’s cultural expectations
What term refers to how the organization or structure of each text—such as the order of events or use of paragraphs—affects the reader’s understanding?
Structure or organization
What video game franchise features characters like Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach?
Super Mario