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Lesson 10
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ELA

Unit 6

11th Grade

Lesson 10 of 30

Objective


Analyze the role that societal expectations and fear play in the development of Manna and Lin’s relationship.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Waiting by Ha Jin  pp. 62 – 70 — Part One: Chapter 7

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

The author’s use of Shuyu’s bound feet and Haiyan’s life in Muji City develops the idea that

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Writing Prompt

Is Lin a passionless person or does he not love Manna enough to take a risk to be with her? Which is the author suggesting? Explain using examples from the text.

Key Questions


  • What does Manna want to see that Lin keeps from her?
  • What does the word “tittering” mean as used on p. 62? Why is it significant?
  • What impact does Manna’s reaction have on Lin? Why? How does the author reinforce that he is not usually an emotional man?
  • How does the author use both Shuyu and Haiyan to develop the theme of old and new? 
  • What advice does Haiyan give Manna on pp. 64–65? What is Manna’s initial reaction? How do their definitions of love seem to differ?
  • How does Manna’s opinion change on pp. 65–66? Why?
  • Track how the author develops the idea that Manna is a more passionate person than Lin.
  • What reason does Lin give for rejecting Manna’s offer?
  • What alternate reason does Haiyan suggest to Manna?
  • Is Lin a passionless person or does he not love Manna enough to take a risk to be with her? Which do you think? Which is the author suggesting? How do you know?
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