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.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
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.
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
Objective: Students 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 Slip: Describe 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
Objective: Students
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 Slip: Describe 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.
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 Slip: Describe 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
Objective: Students will be able to characterize Amir and Hassan’s friendship in order to make inferences about each of the characters.
Do-Now: Recall Baba's theory about theft being the only sin. Do you agree with him? Explain why or why not.
Today: 1) Review questions for Chapters 3-4 of "The Kite Runner."
2) Class will read Chapter 5 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
6) Read Chapter 6 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
Exit Slip: Based on Assef's warning to Amir and Hassan, what do you predict may happen later in the book? Explain.
Homework: Read Chapter 7 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Tuesday, April 8
Objective: Students
will be able to characterize Amir and Hassan’s friendship in order to make
inferences about each of the characters.
Do-Now: Describe Amir and Hassan’s friendship. Are they really friends or is Hassan simply Amir’s servant? Explain.
Today: 1) Review questions for Chapters 3-4 of "The Kite Runner."
2) Class will read Chapter 5 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
6) Read Chapter 6 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
Exit Slip: Based on Assef's warning to Amir and Hassan, what do you predict may happen later in the book? Explain.
Homework: Read Chapter 7 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
Do-Now: Describe Amir and Hassan’s friendship. Are they really friends or is Hassan simply Amir’s servant? Explain.
Today: 1) Review questions for Chapters 3-4 of "The Kite Runner."
2) Class will read Chapter 5 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
6) Read Chapter 6 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
Exit Slip: Based on Assef's warning to Amir and Hassan, what do you predict may happen later in the book? Explain.
Homework: Read Chapter 7 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.
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