Creating an American identity

Essential Question: How do the realities of immigrant experiences reflect or fail to reflect American ideals?

Goal: To understand how someone takes on an American identity

Agenda:
1. Read silently
2. Read "Rules of the Game" AUDIO

As we read this selection from the novel Joy Luck Club, make sure you highlight the following things:

Notice how Waverly learns and gets better at chess.
Advice Waverly's mother gives to her.
Conflicts between Waverly and her mom.

When we finish answer the questions on this FORMATIVE

Finally, work on your vocabulary assignment together. The next twelve words are due on September 8th.