Objective: SWBAT describe how Amir and Hassan’s relationship begins to change. SWBAT describe how Amir’s guilt begins to affect him.
Do-Now: If Hassan had been in Amir’s place, do you believe he would have tried to help Amir or would he have turned his back on him? Explain your answer.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Chapter #8. How does Hassan and Amir’s relationship begin to change after the incident? How does Amir’s guilt begin to affect him when he goes away on the trip with Baba?
2) Class will continue completing questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe how Hassan and Amir’s relationship has changed since the incident. How has Hassan changed? How has Amir changed?
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Friday, March 30
Objective: SWBAT evaluate Amir’s choice not to help Hassan and describe what this shows the reader about Amir’s characters.
Do-Now: Would you ever turn your back on a friend who needed your help or would you always stand by them, even if it meant putting yourself into danger? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7, discussing Amir’s decision to turn his back on Hassan.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #7 and complete questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Amir chose to turn his back on Hassan instead of helping him? How do you believe this will affect Amir and Hassan’s relationship?
Do-Now: Would you ever turn your back on a friend who needed your help or would you always stand by them, even if it meant putting yourself into danger? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7, discussing Amir’s decision to turn his back on Hassan.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #7 and complete questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Amir chose to turn his back on Hassan instead of helping him? How do you believe this will affect Amir and Hassan’s relationship?
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Thursday, March 29
Objective: SWBAT evaluate Amir’s choice not to help Hassan and describe what this shows the reader about Amir’s characters.
Do-Now: Why is the kite competition so important to Amir? Why is the competition so important to Hassan? What do these different reasons reveal about each of the boys and their motivations?
Today: 1) Class will review the events of Chapter #7.
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. What happened to Hassan when he went to run the blue kite? How was this foreshadowed earlier in the book?
Exit Slip: When Amir finds Hassan cornered by Assef and his gang, why does he chose to stand there and do/say nothing? What does this show you about Amir? If you were Amir, what would you have done?
Do-Now: Why is the kite competition so important to Amir? Why is the competition so important to Hassan? What do these different reasons reveal about each of the boys and their motivations?
Today: 1) Class will review the events of Chapter #7.
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. What happened to Hassan when he went to run the blue kite? How was this foreshadowed earlier in the book?
Exit Slip: When Amir finds Hassan cornered by Assef and his gang, why does he chose to stand there and do/say nothing? What does this show you about Amir? If you were Amir, what would you have done?
Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, March 26
Objective: SWBAT evaluate the importance of Amir’s winning the kite competition to receive Baba’s approval and acceptance.
Do-Now: Do you believe your parents are proud of you and all you’ve done? Explain why or why not? What do you feel you may still need to do in order to win your parents’ approval and respect?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. Describe the first day of the kite running competition.
2) Class will continue completing questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Now that Amir has won the kite competition, how do you predict his relationship with his father might change? How might his relationship with Hassan change? Do you predict Hassan will be able to get the blue kite for Amir?
Do-Now: Do you believe your parents are proud of you and all you’ve done? Explain why or why not? What do you feel you may still need to do in order to win your parents’ approval and respect?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #7. Describe the first day of the kite running competition.
2) Class will continue completing questions for Chapter #7.
Exit Slip: Now that Amir has won the kite competition, how do you predict his relationship with his father might change? How might his relationship with Hassan change? Do you predict Hassan will be able to get the blue kite for Amir?
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Friday, March 23
Objective: SWBAT describe how kite running can be viewed as a theme in the story.
Do-Now: What is kite running? Why is it so important to Amir and Hassan? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #6. What foreshadowing do we find in the middle of this chapter?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #6. What is the significance of the card game between Hassan and Amir at the end of the chapter?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: What do you predict may happen in the kite running competition? Will Hassan and Amir win or lose? Explain.
Do-Now: What is kite running? Why is it so important to Amir and Hassan? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #6. What foreshadowing do we find in the middle of this chapter?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #6. What is the significance of the card game between Hassan and Amir at the end of the chapter?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: What do you predict may happen in the kite running competition? Will Hassan and Amir win or lose? Explain.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Thursday, March 22
Objective: SWBAT describe how kite running can be viewed as a theme in the story.
Do-Now: Describe a day or special event you looked forward to every year when you were a child. What was so special about this day/event? Describe what occurred. What is the best memory you have of this day/event?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #6. What is kite running? Why is it so special to Hassan and Amir?
2) Class will continue to read Chapter #6. How do Hassan and Amir work together during the kite running competitions? What does this show you about their friendship?
3) Students will begin to complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: Describe the kite running competition and what is entails.
Do-Now: Describe a day or special event you looked forward to every year when you were a child. What was so special about this day/event? Describe what occurred. What is the best memory you have of this day/event?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #6. What is kite running? Why is it so special to Hassan and Amir?
2) Class will continue to read Chapter #6. How do Hassan and Amir work together during the kite running competitions? What does this show you about their friendship?
3) Students will begin to complete questions for Chapter #6.
Exit Slip: Describe the kite running competition and what is entails.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Monday, March 19
Objective: SWBAT describe the significance of Baba’s birthday present to Hassan.
Do-Now: Is there anything about your looks that you wish you could change? Would you ever consider getting plastic surgery? Why or why not? Do you believe people are entitled to change the way they look through surgery or should they just accept themselves the way they are?
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #5. What “present” does Baba give to Hassan? What is the significance of this gift?
2) Class will complete questions for Chapters #1-5.
Exit Slip: Was Baba right to give Hassan plastic surgery to remove his cleft lip or should he have just let Hassan remain the way he was? What do you believe motivated Baba to give Hassan this gift? Explain.
Do-Now: Is there anything about your looks that you wish you could change? Would you ever consider getting plastic surgery? Why or why not? Do you believe people are entitled to change the way they look through surgery or should they just accept themselves the way they are?
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #5. What “present” does Baba give to Hassan? What is the significance of this gift?
2) Class will complete questions for Chapters #1-5.
Exit Slip: Was Baba right to give Hassan plastic surgery to remove his cleft lip or should he have just let Hassan remain the way he was? What do you believe motivated Baba to give Hassan this gift? Explain.
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Friday, March 15
Objective: SWBAT decribe the friendship between Amir and Hassan and evaluate possible reasons the friendship may not last.
Do-Now: Can Amir and Hassan remain friends for the rest of their lives or will their friendship have to end with their childhood? Why might they not be able to remain friends once they are adults? Explain. (Hint: Think of their ethnicity and social status.)
Today: Class will continue to read Chapter #4. What is the friendship like between Amir and Hassan? Why does Hassan seem to feel the two of them cannot remain friends?
Exit Slip: Besides their ethnicity and social status, what other differences do you see between Amir and Hassan which may one day lead to the ending of their friendship?
Do-Now: Can Amir and Hassan remain friends for the rest of their lives or will their friendship have to end with their childhood? Why might they not be able to remain friends once they are adults? Explain. (Hint: Think of their ethnicity and social status.)
Today: Class will continue to read Chapter #4. What is the friendship like between Amir and Hassan? Why does Hassan seem to feel the two of them cannot remain friends?
Exit Slip: Besides their ethnicity and social status, what other differences do you see between Amir and Hassan which may one day lead to the ending of their friendship?
Thursday, March 15
Objective: SWBAT summarize the main events in Chapters #1-3 of "The Kite Runner."
Do-Now/Today/Exit Slip: Summarize the main events in Chapters #1-3 of "The Kite Runner." (You may refer to the book for help.) Your response should be a MINIMUM of 5-7 complete sentences.
Do-Now/Today/Exit Slip: Summarize the main events in Chapters #1-3 of "The Kite Runner." (You may refer to the book for help.) Your response should be a MINIMUM of 5-7 complete sentences.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Friday, March 9
Objective: SWBAT describe the friendship between Amir and Hassan.
Do-Now: Describe your best friend. Where did you meet him/her? How long have you two been friends? What qualities does he/she possess which you admire?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #4. What is the relationship like between Ali and Baba as they are growing up? How has it changed now that they are adults?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #4, focusing on the friendship between Hassan and Amir as children.
Exit Slip: Describe the friendship between Amir and Hassan. Compare/contrast their friendship with the friendship between Baba and Ali. (Write a MINIMUM of FIVE COMPLETE SENTENCES)
Do-Now: Describe your best friend. Where did you meet him/her? How long have you two been friends? What qualities does he/she possess which you admire?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #4. What is the relationship like between Ali and Baba as they are growing up? How has it changed now that they are adults?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #4, focusing on the friendship between Hassan and Amir as children.
Exit Slip: Describe the friendship between Amir and Hassan. Compare/contrast their friendship with the friendship between Baba and Ali. (Write a MINIMUM of FIVE COMPLETE SENTENCES)
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Thursday, March 8
Objective: SWBAT describe the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir.
Do-Now: Recall what you have learned so far about Baba and Amir (the narrator). Describe their relationship as father/son.
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #3. What does this chapter show us about Baba? What does this chapter show us about the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir?
2) Students will begin to complete question # 8 in their review packets.
Exit Slip: Describe the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir. Compare/contrast it to the relationship you have with your own father/mother.
Do-Now: Recall what you have learned so far about Baba and Amir (the narrator). Describe their relationship as father/son.
Today: 1) Class will finish reading Chapter #3. What does this chapter show us about Baba? What does this chapter show us about the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir?
2) Students will begin to complete question # 8 in their review packets.
Exit Slip: Describe the father/son relationship between Baba and Amir. Compare/contrast it to the relationship you have with your own father/mother.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Monday, March 5
Objective: SWBAT characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and narrator's description.
Do-Now: Characterize yourself: What do you look like? What do you act like? Describe your personality. Describe your likes/dislikes. What about you makes you unique?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #3. What do we learn about Baba?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #3, characterizing Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Exit Slip: Characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Do-Now: Characterize yourself: What do you look like? What do you act like? Describe your personality. Describe your likes/dislikes. What about you makes you unique?
Today: 1) Class will begin to read Chapter #3. What do we learn about Baba?
2) Class will continue reading Chapter #3, characterizing Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Exit Slip: Characterize Baba based on his actions, dialogue, and the narrator's descriptions of him.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Friday, March 2
Objective: SWBAT analyze the father/son relationship between Amir and Baba and relate it to their own parental relationships.
Do-Now: Describe the relationship you have with your mother and/or father.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Chapter #3, focusing on the relationship between Hassan and Baba.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #3. How does Baba feel about Hassan? Why is he disappointed with him? Class will discuss the ending of Chapter #3. What might his ending suggest about the future of Baba and Amir’s relationship?
Exit Slip: Describe Baba and Amir’s relationship. How is it similar/different from the relationship you have with your parents?
Do-Now: Describe the relationship you have with your mother and/or father.
Today: 1) Class will continue to read Chapter #3, focusing on the relationship between Hassan and Baba.
2) Students will finish reading Chapter #3. How does Baba feel about Hassan? Why is he disappointed with him? Class will discuss the ending of Chapter #3. What might his ending suggest about the future of Baba and Amir’s relationship?
Exit Slip: Describe Baba and Amir’s relationship. How is it similar/different from the relationship you have with your parents?
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