Child AbuseWrite short answers to the questions below. We will discuss.

• What is an appropriate punishment?• What laws could we make to solve this

problem?• How did you feel after reading the newspaper

article? Why?• What challenges does a child like that have to

overcome in life?

Chinese CinderellaReading together as a class (participation points)

• What challenges does Adeline Yen Mah face?• Is she able to overcome them?• What new possibilities could this open up in

her life?

All American SlurpRead text in your groups and discuss questions below

• What challenges do the Lin family face when moving to a new place and experiencing a new culture?

• In your opinion, which member of the Lin family finds it easiest to adapt to the new lifestyle? Why do you think this is?

• At which meal was Lensey Namioka most embarrassed? How would you have felt and reacted?

• Does Lensey succeed in overcoming the problems and barriers faced? What is the outcome of this?

Writing Activity

Write an account of the ways in which the Lin family has to adapt to the American way of life. Be sure to include:• Eating habits• Speaking the language• Dress and appearance• Sport and leisure activities• Attitudes towards education• Their achievements

Each group explain how the story relates to the Big Idea.

BONUS

• Use your cellphone or tablet and find 10 strange habits from other cultures

• Why do you think they are strange?• How would people here react?

Class share: Who can find the strangest habits?

Recording Activity

• Write your own autobiographical account, in which you convey the challenges of moving to a new country and adapting to a new culture.

• Can be based on imaginary person or your own experiences

• We will share our stories in class when everyone is finished.