📖 Part 1: Understanding Point of View

1. Match each point of view with its correct definition:

First-person

Second-person

Third-person

Uses "he", "she", or "they"

Uses "I" or "we"

Uses "you"

2. Which point of view is used in Amy Tan's "Fish Cheeks"?

First-person

Second-person

Third-person

3. Complete this sentence: In "Fish Cheeks", Amy Tan tells the story using the word _______ because she is sharing her own experience.

4. Which of these sentences show first-person point of view? (Tick all that apply)

I felt embarrassed about my family's dinner.

She walked into the room quietly.

We celebrated Chinese New Year together.

You should always be proud of your culture.

🎭 Part 2: Point of View and Identity

5. How does Amy Tan's use of first-person point of view help us understand her feelings about her cultural identity? Write 2-3 sentences.

6. In "Fish Cheeks", the narrator shares her personal thoughts and feelings. Give one example of how this helps the reader understand her identity struggle.

7. If "Fish Cheeks" was written in third-person (using "she" instead of "I"), how might the story be different? Explain your thinking.

✍️ Part 3: Your Own Story

8. Think about a time when you felt proud or embarrassed about your own culture or family traditions. Write 3-4 sentences about this experience using first-person point of view (remember to use "I").

9. How does telling your story from your own point of view (first-person) help the reader understand your feelings and identity? Write 2-3 sentences.

10. Reflection: Why do you think Amy Tan chose to write "Fish Cheeks" from her own perspective rather than having someone else tell her story?