Objective: SWBAT compare a book to a film based on the book.
Do-Now: What are your reactions to the film's handling of the kite competition and Hassan's rape? Do you think the director could have handled these scenes differently? If you were the director, would you have chosen to show more or less? Explain.
Today: 1) Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: How is life in America different for Amir and Baba? What lifestyle were they used to back in Kabul? How is their lifestyle now? How are they treated differently than they were in Kabul?
Friday, April 27, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Friday, April 27
Objective: SWBAT compare a book to the film version of the book.
Do-Now: What are you intital reactions to the film version of "The Kite Runner?" Do you believe the director of the film is staying true to the story? Have you noticed anything that has been added or taken out from the book? Explain.
Today: Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Do-Now: What are you intital reactions to the film version of "The Kite Runner?" Do you believe the director of the film is staying true to the story? Have you noticed anything that has been added or taken out from the book? Explain.
Today: Continue watching "The Kite Runner"
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thursday, April 26
Objective: SWBAT compare a book to a film based on the book.
Do-Now: Recall a movie you've seen based on a book you've read. Which did you enjoy more--the book or the movie? Why? In general, which do you enjoy more--watching movies or reading? Explain.
Today: 1) Begin watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: How does the film version of "The Kite Runner" compare to the book? What similarities/differences have you noticed so far?
Do-Now: Recall a movie you've seen based on a book you've read. Which did you enjoy more--the book or the movie? Why? In general, which do you enjoy more--watching movies or reading? Explain.
Today: 1) Begin watching "The Kite Runner"
Exit Slip: How does the film version of "The Kite Runner" compare to the book? What similarities/differences have you noticed so far?
Friday, April 20, 2012
Monday, April 23
Objective: SWBAT
create an additional chapter for "The Kite Runner" using characters/ideas from the story.
Do-Now: What caused Ali and Hassan to leave? How does Amir react to this? How might Amir’s life be different now that they are gone?
Today: In-Class Extra-Credit: The following assignment is worth 20 Extra-Credit points and must be completed in class today and turned in by the end of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). Write a short chapter explaining what happens next in "The Kite Runner." What do you think happens to Hassan and Ali? What happens to Baba and Amir? Your chapter should be a minimum of TWENTY sentences long and may include characters from the book as well as new characters you create. This chapter should serve to explain what occurs after the end of Chapter #9 where Ali and Hassan leave.
Exit Slip: What types of books would you be interested in reading during the last two months of school? You can name specific titles, authors, genres, or topics.
Do-Now: What caused Ali and Hassan to leave? How does Amir react to this? How might Amir’s life be different now that they are gone?
Today: In-Class Extra-Credit: The following assignment is worth 20 Extra-Credit points and must be completed in class today and turned in by the end of class (NO EXCEPTIONS). Write a short chapter explaining what happens next in "The Kite Runner." What do you think happens to Hassan and Ali? What happens to Baba and Amir? Your chapter should be a minimum of TWENTY sentences long and may include characters from the book as well as new characters you create. This chapter should serve to explain what occurs after the end of Chapter #9 where Ali and Hassan leave.
Exit Slip: What types of books would you be interested in reading during the last two months of school? You can name specific titles, authors, genres, or topics.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Friday, April 20
Objective: SWBAT evaluate Amir's plan for getting rid of Hassan.
Do-Now: Amir claims he wants to get rid of Hassan for good. How do you predict he will do this?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #9. What is the significance of the various birthday presents Amir has received?
2) Students will continue to read Chapter #9. How does Amir "frame" Hassan?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #9.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Hassan confessed to a crime he didn't commit? What does this show you about Hassan? Why do you believe Hassan and Ali leave despite Baba begging them to stay? Explain.
Do-Now: Amir claims he wants to get rid of Hassan for good. How do you predict he will do this?
Today: 1) Class will begin reading Chapter #9. What is the significance of the various birthday presents Amir has received?
2) Students will continue to read Chapter #9. How does Amir "frame" Hassan?
3) Students will complete questions for Chapter #9.
Exit Slip: Why do you believe Hassan confessed to a crime he didn't commit? What does this show you about Hassan? Why do you believe Hassan and Ali leave despite Baba begging them to stay? Explain.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Thursday, April 19
Objective: SWBAT describe the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir. SWBAT describe the dramatic irony in the end of Chapter #8.
Do-Now: Recall the best birthday present you ever received. What was it? Who gave it to you? Why was it so special to you?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
Do-Now: Recall the best birthday present you ever received. What was it? Who gave it to you? Why was it so special to you?
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, April 12
Objective: SWBAT describe the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir. SWBAT describe the dramatic irony in the end of Chapter #8.
Do-Now: Amir is about to turn 13. Recall your thirteenth birthday. How did you change when you became a teenager? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
Do-Now: Amir is about to turn 13. Recall your thirteenth birthday. How did you change when you became a teenager? Explain.
Today: 1) Class will continue reading Chapter #8. Why is Amir’s thirteenth birthday significant to him?
2) Class will finish reading Chapter #8. What is the significance of Assef’s gift to Amir? How does this scene represent situational irony?
3) Class will finish questions for Chapter #8.
Exit Slip: Describe the dramatic irony which occurs at the end of Chapter #8 during Amir’s birthday party. What affect does this have on you as a reader?
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