Monday, January 27

Objective: Students will be able to correctly answer 80% or more test questions in order to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of "The Kite Runner."

Do-Now: You have TEN minutes to study for your test.

Today: Test on "The Kite Runner"

Homework: Kite Runner Project Due FRIDAY!!!

Friday, January 24

Objective: Students will be able to compare a book to a film in order to determine if the film portrays the same themes as the book.

Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)

Today: Continue watching "The Kite Runner"

Exit Slip: What parts appear to have been cut from the film version of "The Kite Runner?"  Why do you believe these parts were removed?  Explain.

Homework: "The Kite Runner" Test on MONDAY!!!

Thursday, January 23

Objective: Students will be able to describe the resolution and denouement of "The Kite Runner" in order to determine the book's theme.

Do-Now: What are your reactions to the ending of "The Kite Runner?"

Today: 1) Class will review the answers to the review questions for Chapters 20-25.

2) Class will begin watching "The Kite Runner"

Homework: "The Kite Runner" Test on MONDAY!!!

Wednesday, January 15

Objective: Students will be able to describe Amir’s experience in Kabul in order to contrast it with his childhood.

Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)

Today: Go over questions for Chapters 17-19

Homework: Read Chapters 20-25

Tuesday, January 14

Objective: Students will be able to evaluate Amir’s reaction to Hassan’s true identity in order to make inferences about Amir’s feelings.

 Do-Now: Describe some of the things Amir learns about Hassan from Rahim Khan.

Today: 1) Go over questions from Chapters 14-16

2) Class will read Chapter 17 and complete the review questions for the chapter

Homework: Read Chapters 18 and 19, completing the review questions for the chapters

Monday, January 13

Objective: Students will be able to describe modern Kabul in order to compare it to the Kabul of Amir’s youth.

Do-Now: Describe how Amir's life has changed since he came to America.  How is America different from his hometown of Kabul?  Explain.

Today: 1) Review answers for Chapters 12 and 13

2) Read Chapter 14 and complete the review questions for the chapter

Homework: Read Chapters 15 and 16, completing the review questions for the chapters. 

Friday, January 10

Objective: Students will be able to analyze Afghan customs in order to explain their effects on characters in "The Kiter Runner."

Do-Now: FREE WRITE (Write 5-7 sentences about anything you want)

Today: 1) Review answers for Chapters 10-11.

2) Class will read Chapter 12 and complete the review questions for the chapter.

Homework: Read Chapter 13 of "The Kite Runner" and complete the review questions for the chapter.