Inside Out and Back Again Lesson Plan

What does Hà's mother instruct her children to focus on when they are first sponsored? Why? Do you agree with Hà's mother?

Hà's mother tells all her children that until they master English "you must think, do, wish for nothing else." She tells them not to think about their father, their past, or even their future. Hà's mother is so firm in this instruction because mastery of the language is the best way to assimilate into a new country. Being able to understand and interact with others will help the Kim family to better and more quickly adjust to their new setting. It will also help with getting them started at finding a place for themselves within this new...