Chinese+Cinderella

=WHAT WE NEED TO DO:= We are going to use the wiki to present the Asia books, but in a slightly different way than we did this fall. Since we have limited time, please give everyone in the group a segment to prepare and present. Here are the topics that your group should cover:
 * __**KATE**__ The setting of your book. Include a map of the country, the time period , a description of what was going on, the "history lesson" you learned, the social customs. (Consider dividing this topic between two people if you have a large group.)
 * **✔**__**NAT**__ A description of the main characters and the main conflict of the plot.
 * __**LIZBEE**__ Favorite/ most important quotes and why they are important
 * **✔LIZBEE** Your group's symbol for your book
 *  Connections to __Animal Farm__ (not mandatory for __Song of the Buffalo Boy__)
 * **KATE** A creative activity that includes the audience in an important idea from the book (Not mandatory)
 * **✔NAT** A meaningful connection you found to children's book (Not mandatory)

Each person needs to post something on the wiki. (Include your name with your segment.) Each person can choose how best to present his/her segment. Each person's segment should last between 1 and 2 minutes.


 * LIZBEE- **

We chose Cinderella's shoe for our symbol because of the title of our book, "Chinese Cinderella". In the end of Cinderella, Cinderella is presented with this shoe, which fits and she lives happily ever after. We decided that this was very similar to how in the end of the book, Adeline is presented with the opportunity to go to a university, which she accepts and has a bright future. ~30 seconds
 * Symbol Description-**

"At the time of my birth, Big Sister was six and a half years old. My three brothers were five, four and three. They blamed me for causing Mama's death and never forgave me,"(pg.4) This quote is important because it tells us that her siblings had disliked her since she was an infant. They held Adeline against something that wasn't her fault.
 * Quotes-**

"Father suddenly pointed to my medal. 'Is this medal for leading your class?' he asked. I nodded eagerly, too excited to speak. A hush fell upon the table. This was the first time anyone could remember Father singling me out or saying anything to me. Everyone looked at my medal. 'Is the left side of your chest heavier?' Father continued, beaming with pride. 'Are you tilting?' I flushed with pleasure and could barely swallow. My big Dia Dia was actually teasing me! On his way out, he even patted me on my head. Then he said, 'Continue studying hard and bring honor to our Yen family name so we can be proud of you.'"(pg.11) This told us that it was a VERY big deal if Father addressed you personally, if he complimented you, or if he was proud of something you did. It told us it was great honor if you pleased Father.

What was happening was Little Sister wasn't walking to Niang because she didn't really know her that well, so Niang became frustrated and yelled, Little Sister cried, and Niang then beat her. No one was trying to stop the assault, so Adeline finally blurted, "Don't beat her anymore. She is only a baby!"(pg.34-35). This outraged Niang, and Niang stopped hitting the baby, looked at Adeline in shock at what she had just said and said, "how //dare// you?"..."I shall never forgive you! Never! Never! Never! You'd better watch out from now on! You will //pay// for your arrogance!" I thought this whole seen was shocking! I thought Niang's reaction was way too dramatic; all Adeline did was tell her not to beat a baby. I was surprised because during this scene the whole family was in the room (including the adults), yet the kindergartener was the one who spoke up. That just says a lot about Adeline and her family.

**NATALIE -**

Description of the Main Characters and the Main Conflict-
Adeline : Smart, shy, passionate, and adventurous Niang : Rude, manipulative, and unfair Ye Ye : Smart, wise, kind, and considerate Aunt Baba : Caring, motherly, quiet, and nice Third Brother : Nice (when it's only him and Adeline), and mean (when their other brothers are with them) //(There are more characters but we weren't able to get to know them very well)// __**The main conflict in this plot is that Adeline is basically an unwanted daughter.\\**__

Connections Between Our Book And A Children's Book-

 * All of the mothers were terrible
 * //One// child was always singled out
 * Other than the parents, the kids also didn't get along.
 * Always had a happy endings



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 * A good history lesson from the book is that a lot of traditions are being changed for example, the tradition of binding girls' when they were younger was abolished
 * What was going on this book is that the Liberation Army was beating the Capitalists Army

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