<p> Joy Luck Club Anticipation/Reaction Guide</p><p>Part I Directions: Before reading Joy Luck Club, in the “Before” column, respond to each statement by putting a plus sign (+) if you agree with it, a minus sign (-) if you disagree, and a question mark (?) if you are unsure of your belief. Part II Directions: For one of the statements below, respond in your journal (400+ words, MLA format) as to why you have the belief you do. Part III Directions: After reading Joy Luck Club in the “After” column respond again to the statements. Then, reply in your journal (400+ words, MLA format) to a statement where your belief changed since reading the book. If not, write about a different statement than you responded to in Part II.</p><p>Before After</p><p>_____ 1. All people who wish to come to America should be given ______the opportunity.</p><p>_____ 2. All people should assimilate to the country in which they reside. ______</p><p>_____ 3. English should be the official language of the United States of ______America.</p><p>_____ 4. Multi-cultural education is the most effective aspect of ______classroom instruction to promote tolerance.</p><p>_____ 5. If children know about their family heritage, it creates a stronger ______bond between the generations in the family.</p><p>_____ 6. There is a stronger bond built within a friendship than within a ______family unit.</p><p>_____ 7. Cultural tradition is imbedded with superstition which affects the ______choices we make.</p><p>_____ 8. Identity should not be based upon your culture as it has nothing ______to do with you.</p><p>_____ 9. It is important to always show respect for your parents even ______when they are overwhelmingly wrong.</p><p>_____ 10. Parents often place higher expectations on their daughters than ______they do on their sons. </p>