How does the illustration on page 82 help you to understand In the illustration, Chang’s posture such as, knees bent, eyes how Chang is feeling? closed, slumped shoulders and head down gives the impression that he is feeling sad and depressed. Based on what you know about Chang from the first few pages Possible answers are Chang only shares his music with his of the story, why might he only share his music with his family family and close friends because: and close friends? he was shy he was scared his disability (muted) Note: Teachers should ensure that students understand what it means to be mute. What does the author tell us about the problems Chang and his They must figure out how to repair the flood damage to their family are facing as a result of the storm? (Pg. 83) houseboat. (The gaping hole, missing shelves, and water soaked bedding and clothing, in addition to the wrecked state of the houseboat.) What evidence does the author provide to show that the mood The family begins to feel hopeful and happy. Chang’s father in Chang’s family changes as they work on the boat? (Pg. 84) speaks hopefully about repairing the houseboat; Chang’s mother’s face brightens and she begins to prepare a “grand meal”. On page 85, the author writes, “’Let’s go to the market He is mute, so he does not speak. tomorrow,’ Mei Mei suggested. ‘It’ll probably be a nice day.’ Chang nodded, almost contented. Why does Chang only nod in response? (Prompt students to re-read the introduction on page 81 if necessary.) A wok is a large frying pan with a rounded bottom used for “My wok!” she cried. “My wok is gone!” Her eyes were cooking Chinese food. Quote accurately from page 85, how brimming with tears. Chang’s mother reacts when she realizes her wok is gone? What are some words and phrases the author uses to describe Chang’s mother’s reaction? Why would Chang have preferred to give up his checkers game Chang knew how much how much the wok meant to his and his kite in place of his mother’s wok? (Pg. 86) mother, and he didn’t want her to be sad about losing it.
How does the illustration on page 82 help you to understand how Chang is feeling? In the illustration, Chang’s posture such as, knees bent, eyes closed, slumped shoulders and head down gives the impression that he is feeling sad and depressed. Based on what you know about Chang from the first few pages of the story, why might he only share his music with his family and close friends? Possible answers are Chang only shares his music with his family and close friends because: he was shy he was scared his disability (muted) Note: Teachers should ensure that students understand what it means to be mute. What does the author tell us about the problems Chang and his family are facing as a result of the storm? (Pg. 83) They must figure out how to repair the flood damage to their houseboat. (The gaping hole, missing shelves, and water soaked bedding and clothing, in addition to the wrecked state of the houseboat.) What evidence does the author provide to show that the mood in Chang’s family changes as they work on the boat? (Pg. 84) The family begins to feel hopeful and happy. Chang’s father speaks hopefully about repairing the houseboat; Chang’s mother’s face brightens and she begins to prepare a “grand meal”. On page 85, the author writes, “’Let’s go to the market tomorrow,’ Mei Mei suggested. ‘It’ll probably be a nice day.’ Chang nodded, almost contented. Why does Chang only nod in response? (Prompt students to re-read the introduction on page 81 if necessary.) He is mute, so he does not speak. A wok is a large frying pan with a rounded bottom used for cooking Chinese food. Quote accurately from page 85, how Chang’s mother reacts when she realizes her wok is gone? What are some words and phrases the author uses to describe Chang’s mother’s reaction? “My wok!” she cried. “My wok is gone!” Her eyes were brimming with tears. Why would Chang have preferred to give up his checkers game and his kite in place of his mother’s wok? (Pg. 86) Chang knew how much how much the wok meant to his mother, and he didn’t want her to be sad about losing it.
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