Friday, May 8, 2009 May 8, 2009

Thursday, May 7, 2009 May 7, 2009

SWBAT analyze plot events in the falling action and resolution by reading and discussing.

Vocabulary: falling action, resolution

Essential Questions:

• Jumpstart: What was your reaction to the end of Chapter 24? What does Sohrab do at the end of Chapter 24? Why does he do it?

• Read KR Chapter 25.

• KR CH 23-25 Reading Guide due Tuesday.

• Homework: Finish Chapter 25.

Thursday, May 7, 2009 May 7, 2009

SWBAT analyze plot events by reading and discussing.

Vocabulary:conflict

Essential Questions: What conflicts get in the way of Amir’s redemption?

• Jumpstart:In Chapter 23, Farid asks what happened  when Amir met with the Talib. Amir responds, “Let’s just say we both got what we deserved” (298). Later in that chapter,  Rahim Khan says in his letter, “that good, real good was born out of your father’s remorse. . . And that, I believe, is what true redemption is, Amir jan, when guilt leads to good” (302). What do you think redemption is? How does one earn redemption? Did Assef and Amir get what they deserved?

• Read Chapter 24.

• KR CH 23-25 Reading Guide due Tuesday.

• Homework:

Wednesday, May 6, 2009 May 6, 2009

SWBAT analyze plot events in the climax and falling action by reading and discussing.

Vocabulary: climax, falling action

• Jumpstart: Why does Amir laugh in the middle of the fight? What role did Sohrab have in the fight? How does the fight between Assef and Amir end?

• Read Kite Runner, Chapter 23.

• KR CH 23-25 Reading Guide due Tuesday, May 12.