Amy Tan
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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.
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."
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.
Using The Joy Luck Club to Teach Core Standards and 21st Century Literacies
Authors describe an overview of their unit, which emphasizes families and the challenges of multiculturalism.
World Book Club
A 2004 interview, in which author Tan discusses The Joy Luck Club.
