Monday, May 12, 2014

Wednesday, May 14

Objective: Students will be able to evaluate an author's use of two points-of-view in order to describe the effect it has on their understanding of the story.

Today: 1) Go over questions for Chapters 7 & 8 of "The Color of Water."

2) Class will begin reading Chapter 9 of "The Color of Water" and complete the review questions for the chapter.

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 9 of "The Color of Water" and finish the review questions for the chapter.

Monday, May 12

ObjectiveStudents will be able to evaluate an author’s use of two points-of-view in order to describe the effect it has on their understanding of a story.

Do-NowWhat similarities can you see between the way Ruth was raised and the way she raises her children?  What differences can you see?  How does Ruth compare to your mother or grandmother?  Explain.

Today: 1) Review questions for Chapters 4 & 5 of "The Color of Water."

2) Class will read Chapter 6 of "The Color of Water" and answer the review questions for the chapter.

3) Read Chapter 7 of "The Color of Water" and complete the review questions for the chapter.

Exit Slip

Compare and contrast James’ relationship with his siblings to your relationship with your own siblings.


Homework: Read Chapter 8 of "The Color of Water" and complete the review questions for the chapter.


Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Wednesday, April 16

Objective: Students will be able to describe how life has changed for Amir and Baba in order to analyze the impact their transition to America has had on their lives.

Do-Now: Describe Amir and Baba's first experiences in America.  How is America different from Kabul?  Explain.

Today: 1) Go over Questions for Chapters 10-11 of "The Kite Runner"

2) Class will read Chapter 12 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.

3) Begin reading Chapter 13 of "The Kite Runner" and begin the review questions for the chapter.

Exit Slip: Describe how Amir and Baba's life has changed since coming to America.  Why have they struggled to adjust to the culture?  Why does Baba struggle more than Amir?  Explain.

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 13 and complete the review questions for the chapter.


Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Tuesday, April 15

Objective: Students will be able to describe how Baba and Amir's relationship has changed since Hassan and Ali left in order to make predictions about what may happen in the future.

Do-Now: Why do you believe Amir wants to get rid of Hassan?  What do his actions show you about him?  Do you believe Amir regrets framing Hassan when Ali and Hassan decide to leave?  Explain.

Today: 1) Go over questions for Chapters 8 and 9 of "The Kite Runner."

2) Class will read Chapter 10 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions.

Exit Slip: Why do you believe the author chooses to include the part in Chapter 10 about Kamal and his father?  What might the author be trying to show us?  Explain.

Homework: Read Chapter 11 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.

Friday, April 11, 2014

Friday, April 11


ObjectiveStudents will be able to describe how Amir and Hassan’s friendship has changed in order to make inferences about each of the characters.

Do-Now: Why do you believe Amir doesn’t try to help Hassan when he sees him in the alley?  What does this show you about Amir?  What would you have done if you were in Amir’s place?


Today: 1) Go over questions for Chapters 5-7 of "The Kite Runner."

2) Class will read Chapter 8 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.

3) Begin reading Chapter 9 of "The Kite Runner" and begin the review questions for the chapter.

Exit SlipDescribe how Hassan and Amir’s friendship has changed.  What can you infer about Amir based on his treatment of Hassan?  What can you infer about Hassan based on his treatment of Amir?

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 9 of "The Kite Runner" and finish the review questions for the chapter.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Thursday, April 10

ObjectiveStudents will be able to describe how Amir and Hassan’s friendship has changed in order to make inferences about each of the characters.

Do-Now: Why do you believe Amir doesn’t try to help Hassan when he sees him in the alley?  What does this show you about Amir?  What would you have done if you were in Amir’s place?

Today: 1) Go over questions for Chapters 5-7 of "The Kite Runner."

2) Class will read Chapter 8 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.

3) Begin reading Chapter 9 of "The Kite Runner" and begin the review questions for the chapter.

Exit SlipDescribe how Hassan and Amir’s friendship has changed.  What can you infer about Amir based on his treatment of Hassan?  What can you infer about Hassan based on his treatment of Amir?

Homework: Finish reading Chapter 9 of "The Kite Runner" and finish the review questions for the chapter.