Amy Tan
Lesson plans for The Joy Luck Club and other works

Amy Tan: Overview
Extensive analysis, including structure, themes, and images.

Anniina's Amy Tan Page
Biography, extensive links, excerpts, reviews.

The Bonesetter's Daughter
Twenty discussion questions.

The Bonesetter's Daughter Reading Guide
Ten discussion questions.

The Joy Luck Club
Historical background, author biography, related works, discussion questions, related resources, and a thorough teacher's guide. These materials were prepared as part of the NEA Big Read.

The Joy Luck Club Study Guide
This 6-page guide to the film version requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.

Exploring Language and Identity: Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue" and Beyond
"Students explore fiction and nonfiction texts and write literacy narratives as a part of their exploration of these issues of language and identity."

"Mother Tongue"
Text of Tan's essay on language.

The Opposite of Fate
Commentary, biography, and 10 discussion questions.

"Rules of the Game"
Graphic organizer for active reading, practice with connotation, and editing practice. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

"Two Kinds"
Graphic organizer for active reading, vocabulary and editing practice. Requires Adobe Reader or compatible application for access.

"Two Kinds"
Follow up activities: discussion, role-play, and writing.

Vocabulary words from The Joy Luck Club
75 words presented story-by-story.