by Gene Luen Yang
Description
This thought-provoking study guide for American Born Chinese saves teachers valuable prep time while helping
students build critical thinking, literary analysis, and vocabulary skills around this acclaimed graphic novel. Students
will explore the interweaving of folklore, memoir, and satire as they examine themes of identity, assimilation, and
self-acceptance across three intersecting storylines. With 17 activities included, this guide offers a comprehensive,
ready-to-use resource for exploring Gene Luen Yang’s groundbreaking work.
What’s Included:
This study guide features: 5 sets of 10 Factual Questions (one per page range), 5 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (one per page range), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence
prompt + critical thinking question).