Thursday, April 9, 2009 April 9, 2009

SWBAT analyze flashbacks by writing a Jumpstart. SWBAT analyze character development and themes by reading and discussing plot events.

Vocabulary: flashback

Essential Questions:

• Jumpstart: Review chapters 1-8. Find and describe two flashbacks from two different chapters. What important information do we learn from those flashbacks?

• Read Chapters 9 and 10.

• KR CH 5-7 Study Guide due tomorrow.

• KR CH. 8-10 Study Guide due Tuesday.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 April 8, 2009

SWBAT analyze character traits by reading and discussing plot events.

Vocabulary: characterization-the art of creating and developing characters

Essential Questions: How does Khaled Hosseini continue to develop his characters?

• Jumpstart: Think back to the research we conducted on Afghanistan. List three to five things that you learned during that research that have given you a deeper understanding of The Kite Runner.

• Read Chapters 8 and 9. Discuss character developments.

• KR CH 5-7 Study Guide due Friday

• KR CH. 8-10 Study Guide due Tuesday

Tuesday, April 7, 2009 April 7, 2009

1st and 6th hour

SWBAT deduce characters’ motivations by comparing and contrasting their actions in a Venn Diagram.

Vocabulary: rape, violation, power

Essential Questions: What motivated Assef to rape Hassan? What motivated Amir to not help Hassan?

• Jumpstart: Read the statistics on sexual assault. Which statistic is the most shocking and why? Sexual Assault Statistics

• Class Discussion: Response to Chapter 7

• Read Chapter 8.

• KR CH 5-7 Study Guide due Friday

• Have you turned in the following assignments?  KR CH 1-4 Study Guide, KR CH 1-7 Vocabulary Glossary, Kites

3rd hour

SWBAT describe plot development by reading and answering questions.

Essential Questions: How is Amir affected by his guilt?

• Jumpstart: Consider the research we conducted on Afghanistan? List three things you learned during that research that has helped you understand the novel.

• Read and discuss Chapter 8.

• KR CH 5-7 Study Guide due Friday

• Have you turned in the following assignments?  KR CH 1-4 Study Guide, KR CH 1-7 Vocabulary Glossary, Kites