Two Kinds
Give one example of Jing-mei's mother forcing her to do things she wasn't interested in doing.
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How did Laura and Maruice meet?
Maurice was begging for money on the streets
How does Laura feel as she is listening to Maurice's toast at her birthday party?
Emotional
Maya couldn't believe what her mother looked like. Why?
Her mother was beautiful - like a "movie star"
Maya didn't think of herself as pretty
What real-life event inspired this company to start helping seniors?
The owner was helping her mother with technology problems - soon realizing many other senior citizens probably have the same problems
Her mother escpaed what country to come to the United States?
China - escaped communism
What was the weekly ritual between Laura and Maurice?
Dinner on Monday
This is Maurice's full time job now.
Construction worker
What is the most important lesson Maya learns from her mother?
She learns that being kind to other people can be satisfying.
The seniors wanted help because they couldn't figure out how to work what?
Cameras - uploading pictures to a computer
The mother arranged for her daughter to take what kind of lessons?
Piano lessons
The story mentions an "invisible thread." What is an invisible thread?
The connection between two people
In An Invisible Thread, what main effect does Maurice believe Laura has had on him?
She changed the direction of his life
What is an important life lesson that Grandmother demonstrates for Maya in Mom & Me & Mom?
Toleration of one another will help family members get along
What were some ways the students demonstrated what it was like to be an elderly person?
Tied fingers together, put cotton balls in ears
Why does Jing-mei (the main character) play poorly at the talent show?
She doesn't care to practicie enough to succeed
In “A Simple Act,” who at first seems to be the only other person besides Laura who believes that Maurice can better himself?
His teacher
In the beginning of "An Invisible Thread", Maurice makes a toast to Laura. What was the special occasion?
Laura's 50th birthday - Maurice was a grown man with a family
Maya Angelou went on to become what?
an author
What was the main idea of this story?
Teenagers were asked to help senior citizens with technology
What was the theme/message of "Two Kinds"?
Being yourself can be more important than success or fulfulling someone else's expectations
In “A Simple Act,” what does sharing food most likely represent to Maurice?
An accepting family bond
In which of these ways does An Invisible Thread expand on the information in “A Simple Act”?
It shares Maurice's point of view and feelings about the day he met Laura
It shares Laura's personal observations and captures more of her personality
What state did Maya live in before moving to California?
Arkansas
According to “Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks” what is the main reason seniors have trouble following written instructions on computer use?
Seniors have a hard time understanding special vocabulary related to computers