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Satisfies thematic weight (identity and belonging), mechanical instruction value (em dash, quotation context, hyphenated compound word), and vocabulary density. Dad's simple declaration captures the book's central metaphor of blending two cultures into one sweet whole.
You should have both Chinese and American candy for the New Year. It's just like us — Chinese-American. I think it's going to be a very sweet year.
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Narration Prompt
Tell someone what happened in this chapter in order. When you get to the most important part, slow down and tell it carefully — what happened, why it mattered, and what you think about it.
Discussion Questions
- Dad says to put both Chinese candy and American M&Ms in the New Year tray because the family is 'Chinese-American.' Was Dad right to mix the candies together, or should Pacy have kept only Chinese candy in the special tray? What in the story makes you think so?
- In the story about Grandpa, two other doctors refused to help the hurt street vendor because he could not pay. Grandpa helped him without even thinking about money. Was Grandpa wise or foolish to work for free? What in the story makes you think so?
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