88 pages • 2 hours read
All the Broken Pieces
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During Reading
Reading Questions & Paired Texts
Reading Check and Short Answer Questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
PAGES 1-42
Reading Check
1. Who is Phang My?
2. How does Matt’s adoptive mother soothe him when he has nightmares?
3. What do Matt and his adoptive father do together at the park?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. How did Matt come to America from Vietnam? Who in his family remained in Vietnam?
2. How does what Matt learns at the adoption agency about Vietnam differ from what he remembers about his home country?
3. Why does Matt enjoy playing the piano?
Paired Resource
“One Man's Mission To Bring Home 'Amerasians' Born During Vietnam War”
- NPR’s article examines some experiences of children born to American soldiers and Vietnamese women during the time period of the Vietnam War and efforts to help them come to the United States. (Teacher-appropriate; not student-facing without additional context; includes references to dated, insensitive language)
- The information in this resource connects to the theme The Damaging Legacy of the Vietnam War.
PAGES 43-83
Reading Check
1. What does Coach Robeson do when he discovers some teammates have been bullying Matt?
2.
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