Unit 1 Cultural Conversations Activity 1 5 Two

Unit 1: Cultural Conversations Activity 1. 5: “Two Kinds” of Cultural Identity

� Add Bell Ringer! the following terms to the vocabulary section of your Spring. Board notebook: Conflict: a struggle or problem in a story. Central Conflict: sets the story in motion. Internal Conflict: when a character struggles between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within his or her own mind. External Conflict: when a character struggles against an outside force (another character societal expectation, or something in the physical world)

Personal connections… � As I read the following statements, go to the area of the room that most corresponds to your response – � 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.

Brainstorming Activity! � Think of the reasons why some of you went to different corners today! � Brainstorm a list of factors that explain why you and your peers may differ strongly in your responses to these statements. What factors shape individual perspectives on cultural issues? � For example – If your parents grew up in a different culture than yours, could that create a conflict? (5 minutes on the clock!)

Two Kinds This short story has been divided into 8 small chunks! Chunk 1 – I will read and model some marginal notes. Chunk 2 – One of you will read chunk 2 and we will discuss marginal notes together as a class. Chunks 3 -5 – You will read these individually in your groups and take notes. Chunks 6 -8 – These will be part of your homework!

Understanding Conflict In the short story “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan the author shows us how cultural conflict can arise even within families. As we read, take marginal notes in your Spring. Board book, noticing moments that show tension between the characters.

Before you go… � In your Spring. Board notebook, answer the following question assigned to your group! � Tables 1 and 3: What experiences have shaped the mother’s perspective on America? � Tables 2 and 6: How does Tan’s repetition of “You could” in the first paragraph affect your perception of the mother? � Tables 4 and 5: What is symbolized by the Shirley Temple incident?

Homework…it’s not so bad! Reading Plus – Don’t forget to complete your weekly assignment by Sunday night! 1) 2) 3) Tear out pages 17 -26 in your Spring. Board book. Finish reading “Two Kinds” at home and take marginal notes – remember you are looking for moments of internal and external conflict! Complete the graphic organizer on p. 26 Do the Writing Prompt on p. 26 in the Spring. Board section of your notebook! Periods 1, 3, 5, 7–Due Friday 9/19 Periods 6, 8 – Due Monday 9/21