English 10H
You need your Springboard book!

You need your Springboard book!
 You need to have both the titles AND authors of the work. (circle these)
 You need a quote/paraphrase/info from EACH text. (put asterisks ** next to these)
 You need to explain how the ideas relate! (put a squiggly line under this)

SSR Time!
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Get out your library book please.

SSR (10 minutes)
Book Title:__________________________
Author:______________________________
Date:___________ Page # Started:_______ Page # Finished:_______
# minutes actively engaged in reading:________________
Comments about my reading:
What are you liking so far? What has confused you? Have you figured out anything yet?

Where do you fit?
Cross the line.
 My family’s cultural heritage is an ethnic hash.
 My parents actively help me appreciate our family’s cultural heritage.
 I sometimes feel in conflict with my parents because we define our cultural identities differently.

Warm-Up Writing:
 Have you ever done something just because your parents wanted you to? Explain what you did and what happened. Did you like it? Hate it? Did you quit?

Video

Amy Tan “Two Kinds” (page 18)
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As you read, look for evidence of conflict between two generations and two distinct perspectives on culture.
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What is the reason for the conflict?
 How is it resolved?
 How does the conflict connect to the meaning of the work as a whole?

Complete the graphic organizer on page 26

In a group, come up with three possible themes of “Two Kinds”.

Writing Prompt:
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 Explain how Tan uses the central conflict between mother and daughter to develop the theme of the work. Be sure to:
Build your essay around a clear focus (her perspective toward her cultural identity OR toward her mother OR toward America).
Support your response with quotes and details.
Use an academic voice.