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What words and phrases could you add to Mia’s list?

Do you agree with the outcome in this chapter?

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Is Mia’s mother being too harsh? How could she react in a different way?

Restate what happens in this chapter. (Summary)

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Devise a plan for Hank to stay at the motel but for Mia’s family to still get paid.

Construct a math problem similar to the one in the book and solve it.

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Do you know of another situation where kids were teased?

How are Mr. Yao’s actions wrong? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

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Chapters 27 and 28 - Discussion Questions

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Chapters 27 and 28 - Discussion Questions

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What is the main idea of this chapter?

What inference can you make about the woman who wanted the photo?

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Chapters 25 and 26 - Discussion Questions

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Chapters 25 and 26 - Discussion Questions

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Invent your own plan to alert the immigrants of Mr. Yao’s presence on the property.

What character traits has Mr. Yao exhibited? Support them with text evidence.

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Chapters 23 and 24 - Discussion Questions

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Chapters 23 and 24 - Discussion Questions

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Explain why Mia is rightfully upset about how the situation with the car is being handled.

Why is it important to listen to the voices of children?

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Why are stereotypes harmful?

What problems do you see within this chapter?

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Rank the importance of shelter, food, and family. Justify why you ranked them in the order you did.

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What impressions can come from first looks and are they a form of judgement?

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“That man has coal for a heart.” What does this imagery make you think about Mr. Yao? Does it give you insight into his character traits or lead you to any predictions?

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What gives people power? Can it be earned or taken? Is it something that is just bestowed on people because of life status?

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In what other parts of life have you seen a hierarchy system?

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Compare and contrast the event of the spelling test and notebook to the event of the refunds to the customers.

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How and why can the importance of play differ between cultures and families?

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Are reputations and first impressions  important? Explain why Mia acted they way she did and why she lied to her classmates.

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Invent a way to solve the towel problem and broken washing machine.

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How does the Monopoly game represent hope?

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What is the internal motivation keeping Mia from expressing who she really is?

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Tell about a time you have been in a bad situation. What did you do and how did it get resolved?

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Come up with two more ideas to add to Mia’s list to make the motel safer. Can you develop at least one that is budget friendly?

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How can money influence your experiences in life?

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Compare the immigrant’s life to the white on white sandwich. What analogy can you make?

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What character traits does Mia show this chapter? Support them with evidence from the text.

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Describe the bond between Lupe and Mia.

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How can being successful be in the eyes of the beholder?

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Make a prediction about what could happen with the essay contest.

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Can emotional pain be as painful as physical? Which is worse?