Friday, February 27, 2009

Homework Questions Due Monday

1. How has the point of view changed in chapter 16?

2. Briefly summarize the major events of the chapter.

3. Explain the significance of the name "Sohrab."

4. Describe the reactions of Hassan and Rahim Khan to the Taliban.

Notes from Thursday

If you were out, you need to make up this assignment. See the last page of the presentation for details.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

If you missed class today...

You must make three character plot diagrams: one for Amir, one for Hassan, and one for Baba. Identify the character's turning point(s) (if there is one or more), show the change in character traits and illustrate it on a diagram. See the lesson below for some help.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Work from Friday, 2/13

In case you missed class on Friday:

Complete the following worksheet. After you have completed the sheet, review The Kite Runner pages 76-79. Then, on the back of the worksheet, write a reaction to Amir in this section of the novel.


Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Class Notes from Tuesday and Wednesday

Notes from class:



These questions were done at the end of class today relating to pages 24-27. They will be checked tomorrow and will count as a homework.

1. Describe Amir's tone when he discusses his relationship with Hassan.

2. Give two examples that support your answer to number one.

3. How does Amir's description of their relationship relate to the song?

4. Give one example that exemplifies the metaphor chart from yesterday.

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Important Due Dates