Vocabulary
What is the definition of prodigy?
Use the word prodigy in a sentence.
child of unusually high talent
In "Two Kinds" how does the mother feel about life in America?
a) She is depressed and bitter.
b) She is fearful and nervous.
c) She is resentful and angry.
d) She is optimistic and hopeful.
d) She is optimistic and hopeful.
Name on character trait that the daughter and the mother in the story "Two Kinds" both share.
stubbornness
What does the word microwave mean?
small oven
In "Two Kinds," why does the mother take her daughter to get her hair curled?
She wants her daughter to look like Shirley Temple.
What is the definition of squabbling?
Use the word squabbling in a sentence.
fighting nosily over small matters.
How does the mother react to the piano recital?
She is quiet and keeps to herself.
In what point of view is "Two Kinds" written?
first person, from the daughter's perspective
What do the prefixes in-/im-/ir-/il- mean?
not
What does the word brittle mean?
Use it in a sentence.
break easily
What is the definition of discordant?
Use the word discordant in a sentence.
lacking harmony
Which statement best explains why the daughter in “Two Kinds” develops a negative attitude towards her mother’s quizzes?
She finds the tests getting harder and harder.
She is not interested in geography or math.
She sees herself disappointing her mother.
She wants to play piano instead of taking tests.
3. She sees herself disappointing her mother.
Tell me 5 character traits of the mother in the story "Two Kinds."
Answers will vary. Refer to your handouts.
What does the word incomprehensible mean?
not able to understand
What does the daughter realize after she becomes angry at her reflection in the mirror?
a) If she doesn't become a prodigy, she will become a sad, unhappy girl
b) If she doesn't become a prodigy, she will not succeed.
c) She has the power to decide for herself who she will be.
d) She can be the prodigy the mother wants her to be.
c) She has the power to decide for herself who she wants to be.
What is the definition of the word lamented?
Use the word lamented in a sentence.
express regret
What is the theme of "Two Kinds?"
An important part of growing up is learning one’s goals.
Accepting oneself can be more important than success.
Tell me about the perspective of the character Old Chong. What is your perspective on Old Chong?
Refer to your handout.
What does the prefix micro mean?
small
What detail helps you predict that the daughter may not do well in the recital?
a) She refuses to practice at all.
b) She does not practice carefully.
c) She refuses to preform.
d) She gets sick beforehand.
b) She does not practice carefully.
What are the definitions of reproach and reverie ?
Use both words in the same sentence.
reproach- criticism and disapproval
reverie - a state in being lost in one's thoughts; daydream
In “Two Kinds,” which of the following are reasons that the daughter plays badly at the talent show? Select all that apply.
She has not been taught well by her teacher, who is deaf.
She wants Waverly, not herself, to win the talent show.
She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece.
She does not wish to play well at the talent show.
She is too nervous to play well in front of an audience.
1. She has not been taught well by her teacher, who is deaf.
3. She does not sincerely try to learn her selected piece.
Pick one character. What behavior does the character display and what motivates their behavior?
Refer to handout on character motivation.
What does the word incompetent mean?
lacking the ability to do something well.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
Name and define five vocabulary words. Use each in a sentence.
Answers will vary.