Theme
What is a theme of "They Don't Mean It"?
a- it is important to respect other peoples cultures
b- enjoyment can come from experiencing new things
c- people from different countries have different views
d- practice makes perfect
What is it is important to respect other peoples culture?
What word describes Paul in the beginning of the story?
Paul is ____ to hear about his trip to Argentina.
a - disappointed
b - surprised
c - content
What is disappointed?
What is the author's purpose for writing "They Don't Mean It"?
a- to persuade readers about following the Chinese New Year
b- to inform readers about how different holidays are celebrated in China and America
c- to inform readers about the cultural differences between Chinese and American families
d- to persuade readers that Easter is an important holiday that all families should celebrate
What is to inform readers about the cultural differences between Chinese and American families?
Which sentence supports the theme of "They Don't Mean It"?
a- "I really believed that our family had adjusted completely".
b- "I guess I'll never understand the Chinese", sighed Kim as we sat down."
c- "I think that if my parents agreed with the compliments, then that would be the same as bragging. It's good manners to contradict people when they compliment your children".
d- "I loved your ten-vegetable salad. Even the kids loved it, and they don't usually eat their vegetables. You and the girls must have spent hours doing all that fine dicing and slicing." (Mrs. O' Meara)
What is "I guess I'll never understand the Chinese", sighed Kim as we sat down." ?
What word describes how Paul feels in the middle of the story.
Paul is ____ with the food he tries in Argentina.
a - disappointed
b - surprised
c - content
What is surprised?
Explain the authors purpose for including paragraph 3 on page 14, in the text "A Reluctant Traveler". Support your answer with evidence from the passage.
What is to show how Paul's feelings of his trip to Argentina begin to change?
What lesson does Paul learn by the end of the passage?
A- He should try to keep an open mind.
B- He should spend less time playing video games.
C- He should visit other countries with his grandmother.
D- He should spend more time with family and less with friends.
What is He should try to keep an open mind?
What word describes how Paul feels at the end of the story.
Paul is ____ with his experiences in Argentina.
a - disappointed
b - surprised
c - content
What is content?
Explain the authors purpose for including paragraph 3, "United in Sports" in the text "Where Did That Come From". Support your answer with evidence from the passage.
What is to discuss how other cultures contributed to sports over time?
What lesson does Kim learn by the end of the passage?
a- She should visit other countries.
b- She should spend more time practicing her instrument.
c- She should try to keep an open mind when learning about other cultures.
d-She should not listen to her friends.
What is She should try to keep an open mind when learning about other cultures?
Which two sentences show that Kim's feelings change throughout the story?
a- "So that's why your parents never said what good musicians you were. That would be bragging right?"
b- "How come your father and your mother were so nasty last night?" asked Kim when we were walking to the school bus stop the next morning."
c- "Aw, that ham was terrible," said Kim. I bet you could do a lot better, Mrs. Yang."
d- "Overhearing the exchange, Kim turned to me and smiled. "I see what you mean", she whispered.
e- "Kim turned to me and winked. "That's all right, Mrs. Yang. We all know you didn't mean it".
What is
"So that's why your parents never said what good musicians you were. That would be bragging right?
and
"Kim turned to me and winked. "That's all right, Mrs. Yang. We all know you didn't mean it".
What is the author's purpose for writing "Where Did That Come From"?
a- to inform readers of the types of sports made famous around the world
b- to inform readers of how other countries influenced American culture
c- to persuade readers to learn about different sports played around the world
d- to persuade readers that Soccer is the most played sport around the world
What is to inform readers of how other countries influenced American culture?