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Two Kinds Discussion Questions Writing Prompts

The document outlines discussion and activity prompts related to the short story 'Two Kinds.' It encourages group discussions on themes such as parental influence, identity struggles for immigrant children, and the nature of conflicts in growing up. Additionally, it provides creative options for sharing opinions, including blog posts, radio shows, presentations, and videos.

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Two Kinds Discussion Questions Writing Prompts

The document outlines discussion and activity prompts related to the short story 'Two Kinds.' It encourages group discussions on themes such as parental influence, identity struggles for immigrant children, and the nature of conflicts in growing up. Additionally, it provides creative options for sharing opinions, including blog posts, radio shows, presentations, and videos.

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“TWO KINDS” Discussion activities:

In groups discuss these questions

1. Do you think parents should have a say in their children’s future plans?

2. What does Jing-mei expect will happen at the recital? Does she plan to give the

kind of performance that she gives? Why or why not?

3. What is the significance of the twins baby girls?

4. Discuss the story’s THEME, SETTING, CHARACTERS, POINT OF VIEW, STYLE &

VOICE, AND PLOT.

5. Determine the climax and the turning point.

6. How much should children be allowed to decide for themselves?

7. Discuss this statement: “It is more difficult for immigrant children to find their

identity than other children.”

8. Is it desirable to grow up without conflicts or are conflicts a necessary part of

growing up?

9. Finally, when do conflicts become destructive?

Written /oral activities

You have some choices here on how you want to share your opinion about the
short story. The alternatives are listed here:

1. Write a blog post about the short story, remember to include the topics you
have discussed in your group.
2. Make a radio show where one in the group is the Author, one is a reader and
one is a critic. If four in the group have a radio show host too.
3. Make a radio show where you interview the characters in the short story.
Choose how many you need, have a radio host who asks the questions.
4. Make a presentation where you answer the discussion questions above. Use
pictures
5. Make a video where you present the short story – use your creativity

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