Anticipation Guide:

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan

As we read we will examine our ideas and how our experiences shape our points of
view. Consider the following ideas. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your thoughts
and opinions in 3-4 sentences for each.

1. True or False (circle one): The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Children
usually turn out much like their parents.

Explain your thoughts:

2. True or False (circle one): When someone moves to live in a new country,
they still maintain the same cultural values as when they left their home country.

Explain your thoughts:

3. True or False (circle one): Family and honor should take priority over the
rights of the individual.

Explain your thoughts:

4. True or False (circle one): Fate plays more of a role in our lives than does
individual will and determinism.

Explain your thoughts:

5. True or False (circle one): Everyone has one or two particular talents that
make them unique.

Explain your thoughts:

6. True or False (circle one): Parents are always proud of their children, even if
they fail.

Explain your thoughts:

7. True or False (circle one): Managing finances and costs is not that important
in a marriage.

Explain your thoughts:

8. True or False (circle one): Children do not always appreciate the value of their
parents’ wisdom and advice.

Explain your thoughts:

9. True or False (circle one): There are some experiences that we have at a
young age that affect the rest of our lives.

Explain your thoughts: