Monday
• Discuss chapter 9 of The Kite Runner - Main Character juxtapostion
• Homework:
• Read chapter 10 (14) of The Kite Runner
Tuesday
• Discuss chapter 10 of The Kite Runner
• Review the events of Amir and Baba’s journey to America
• 15-line found poem- 8-12 words per page (in groups)
• Student share
• Homework:
• Read chapter 11 (17) of The Kite Runner
Wednesday
• Discuss chapter 11 of The Kite Runner
1. Choose 1 immigrant story from these websites: Ipads.
http://madeintoamerica.org (1975-2000)
https://myimmigrationstory.com
2. Read 3-4 immigrant stories. Choose 1 to focus on.
Record the following:
Catalyst / Initial Event
Departure
Travel / Arrival
Acclimation
Culture Shock
Final Outcome
3. Now, complete the same for Chapter 11 and Baba / Amir’s story.
4. Final Reflection:
What themes / ideas / similarities emerge?
What do you believe would be the hardest part of immigrating to a new place?
• Homework:
• Read chapter 12 (22) of Kite Runner
Thursday
• In-Class reading time
• Discuss chapter 12 of The Kite Runner if time permits
• Homework:
• Read chapters 13 and 14 (28) of Kite Runner
Friday
• Current Events Around the World
• 1st hour: 2nd hour: 3rd hour:
• Homework:
• Read chapters 15 and 16 (20) of Kite Runner
• Discuss chapter 9 of The Kite Runner - Main Character juxtapostion
• Homework:
• Read chapter 10 (14) of The Kite Runner
Tuesday
• Discuss chapter 10 of The Kite Runner
• Review the events of Amir and Baba’s journey to America
• 15-line found poem- 8-12 words per page (in groups)
• Student share
• Homework:
• Read chapter 11 (17) of The Kite Runner
Wednesday
• Discuss chapter 11 of The Kite Runner
1. Choose 1 immigrant story from these websites: Ipads.
http://madeintoamerica.org (1975-2000)
https://myimmigrationstory.com
2. Read 3-4 immigrant stories. Choose 1 to focus on.
Record the following:
Catalyst / Initial Event
Departure
Travel / Arrival
Acclimation
Culture Shock
Final Outcome
3. Now, complete the same for Chapter 11 and Baba / Amir’s story.
4. Final Reflection:
What themes / ideas / similarities emerge?
What do you believe would be the hardest part of immigrating to a new place?
• Homework:
• Read chapter 12 (22) of Kite Runner
Thursday
• In-Class reading time
• Discuss chapter 12 of The Kite Runner if time permits
• Homework:
• Read chapters 13 and 14 (28) of Kite Runner
Friday
• Current Events Around the World
• 1st hour: 2nd hour: 3rd hour:
• Homework:
• Read chapters 15 and 16 (20) of Kite Runner