(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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Characterization
Using a pic of Jin/Danny. Label details like the drawing example (see slides). Divide the pic with one side for Jin and the other Danny. Use both perceived stereotypes and real differences between cultures that are used.
Connection
Read the poem, “How to write the Great American Novel”. Consider how this poem relates to the themes of the novel. Compare and contrast the two with a Venn Diagram.
Research
Create a soundtrack of modern music that portrays a common problem in society today. You must have at least 3 different genres of music and at least 6 songs. Explain why you chose the songs you did.
Journal Response
If you could tell the Monkey King anything, what would it be? And when would you tell him (at what point in the novel)?
Connection
Review the Gene Yang article. He references movies that have included stereotypes that society now cringes at. Interview someone 25+ about a movie/tv show/ book/comic that they may now find ‘cringe worthy’. (recordings ok.)
Connection
Consider the various themes/big ideas represented in the novel. Consider the information provided in the article on culture and create a collage (electronically) of pictures, words, and quotes that represent both the text and article.
Journal Response.
Why would the author choose these very different characters to convey his message? Be sure you first clearly explain the message.
Research
The book uses images taken from propaganda that have been used in our society. Provide a definition of propaganda and explain how it can be used negatively. Find examples of propaganda from history. Include at least 2 pictures. Explain t
Research
Look up Chinese fables. What are the main elements and how does The Monkey King fit those?
Connection
In “Orientation Day”, a Chinese-American student explores how Chinese people viewed her identity based on her Chinese heritage without even knowing her.This is shown in the interactions between Jin & Wei-Chen.What does this suggest ab
Characterization
What do all of the protagonists have in common? How are they different?
Create a Compare/Contrast chart representing all three characters. Include at least 4 facts for each section.
Characterization
What would the three characters say if they could discuss their problems? Create a comic strip or write a screenplay format (must have at all 3 characters speak, minimum of 1-page).
Research
Research other groups who have been ostracized/singled out for negative reasons in our American history. Discuss one specific group and explain the circumstances and how they were treated (you may NOT use slavery or Civil Rights)
Journal Response
Why did the monkey king show frustration and/or dislike to the other monkeys after being asked to leave the party?
Journal Response
Write a letter to Jin and give him advice based on his struggles with identity and your expert opinion as a high school student.
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Characterization
What do you think are the exaggerated elements included to support the novel's message. List as many as you can with page numbers.
