World Literature THE KITE RUNNER

Objective  SWBAT: Summarize the events of chapter 20 in The Kite Runner.

Do Now  Complete the ACT Passage.  Create a final answer key with a partner.

Chapter 20  Read chapter 20 with a partner, afterwards you will complete the packet independently.

Exit Ticket In 10 words or less, summarize what has happened in chapter 20.

Homework  Read and Annotate Chapter 21

Tuesday, November 17, 2015  SSR (20 minutes)

Objective  SWBAT: Use appropriate idiomatic prepositions in sentences.

Use of Prepositions PP 14-2 Use a preposition to connect the object of the preposition (noun or pronoun) to another word or set of words in a sentence. Our manager recognizes our strengths and compensates for our weaknesses. Top executives spend approximately 90 percent of their time with others. The need for constant approval at work can be counterproductive.

Common Prepositions PP 14-3

Compound Prepositions PP 14-4a A compound preposition consists of a combination of words that is often considered as one preposition and connects the object of a preposition to another word or set of words. according toin place ofahead of in regard to along within spite of apart frominstead ofbecause of by means ofin front ofout of Examples

Compound Prepositions PP 14-4b I gave the company tour on behalf of my manager. In addition to Sara, we have five vice presidents in our company. Because of my positive attitude, Mary chose me as group leader. Examples continued

Beside/Besides PP Use beside as a preposition to mean “by the side of” or “not connected with something.” Darrell usually sits beside me during management staff meetings. Use besides as a preposition to mean “in addition to” or “other than.” Besides Sherry, the manager promoted Joyce and Bob.

Among/Between PP Use between to refer to two persons, places, activities, ideas, things, or qualities. Our manager distributed the work between the two programmers. Use among to refer to more than two persons, places, activities, ideas, things, or qualities. I was among those who voted for Andy as the team leader.

In/Into PP Use in to indicate a “location or position within a place.” Please place your self-evaluation form in my mailbox. Use into to indicate “movement or direction from outside to inside” or a “change of condition or form.” Please step into my office to discuss your concerns. We divided the report into three sections.

Accompanied by/ Accompanied by or with PP Wesley is accompanied by an interpreter on his trips to Japan. Jan’s leadership award was accompanied with a check for $500.

Agree in/Agree on/ Agree with PP Oscar agreed in principle with the plan for the new building. The staff agreed on the need to lengthen our customer service hours. The managers agreed with the employees about replacing the copy machine.

Angry at/Angry about/Angry with PP Bill is angry about our antiquated system. My manager was angry with Lucy for not regulating Internet usage in her department.

Arrive at/Arrive by PP She will arrive at 6 p.m. They plan to arrive by train. Peggy plans to arrive in St. Louis by Monday.

Talk to/Talk with PP Have you talked to your coworkers about your concerns? Loretta and I talked with our manager about job sharing.

Wait at/Wait for/Wait on PP Please wait at the front door for a security clearance. We waited for our manager’s response to the scheduling problem. Waiting on a customer is always a first priority for us.

Practice  Complete the Handout.

Exit Ticket  Complete the Exit Ticket CW Grade: 6 points

Homework  Read and annotate chapter 22

Wednesday, November 18, 2015  In your binders/notebooks answer the following questions: What is forgiveness? What does it look like? What do you like about it? What don’t you? List 2 advantages and disadvantages of forgiving or not forgiving? When you are finish, read your SSR book.

Objectives:  SWBAT discuss the meaning of forgiveness.  SWBAT discuss and analyze the advantages and disadvantages of forgiveness.

Would You Forgive?  Elizabeth Eckford was a 15-year old African-American student who attended Little Rock High School in Arkansas in She is known as one of the Little Rock Nine because she is one of the nine young African-American students who went to the all-white high school after the Brown vs. Board of education decision in This law made segregation, or separation, of blacks and whites illegal in education; before this, black children and white children could not attend the same school. Many white students were not supportive of this decision and did not treat the black students as equals. On her very first day of high school, Elizabeth had to walk through a mob of white students and grown-ups who were yelling and threatening to hurt her. She was brave but very afraid. During her time at Little Rock High, Elizabeth was threatened and harassed and even had to have the National Guard come to protect her and the other black students.  Elizabeth suffered from nightmares and paranoia for a long time because of her experience at Little Rock High. There is a famous picture of Elizabeth walking to school bravely while the white mob follows her. 34 years after the picture was taken, Hazel Massery, one of the white women shown in the picture yelling, apologized to Elizabeth. They started talking more and Elizabeth forgave her and they are now friends.

Would You Forgive?  Tariq Khamisa was 20-years-old when he was killed while delivering a pizza. His assailant was 14-year-old Tony Hicks who shot him on orders from an 18-year-old gang leader. After his son’s murder, Tariq’s dad, Azim Khamisa, didn’t seek revenge, but saw two children lost, one forever and one to the state prison system. Azim established the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF) to honor his son and to “stop kids from killing kids.” He reached out to Ples Felix, Tony Hicks’ grandfather and guardian. Together, they have spoken to thousands of children about the “power of forgiveness” in order to break the cycle of youth violence. Tony Hicks pled guilty to murder in 1996 and delivered a remorseful speech at his sentencing, accepting responsibility for his actions and praying for Tariq’s dad’s forgiveness. Tony was sentenced to prison for 25 years to life. The foundation continues to change the lives of young people by empowering them to make positive and nonviolent choices (TKF).

Scars of Forgiveness   As you listen to Kate’s story jot down some of the advantages/disadvantages she faces when choosing to forgive/not forgive.

Class Read: Chapter 23  Read and annotate as we read chapter 23. Take note of the areas where the idea of forgiveness takes place.

Exit Ticket  Imagine that you are Amir or Hassan. Would you forgive Baba or Amir ? Write about the thoughts or feelings that you would experience in this situation.

Homework  Complete the Grammar Handout

Thursday, November 19, 2015  SSR (15 minutes)

CCRS ACT Passage  Independently, complete the passage.  CW GRADE: 15 points

Objective:  SWBAT: Compare and Contrast Hassan and Sohrab.

Chapter 24  Read and annotate chapter 24 with a partner.

Exit Ticket  How are Hassan and Sohrab similar and/or different? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Homework  Read and annotate chapter 25.

Friday, November 20, 2015  Socratic Seminar/Fishbowl  Take minutes to independently answer the questions. Remember to use evidence from the text to support your opinions.

Objective  SWBAT: Discuss key concepts of The Kite Runner.

Socratic Seminar/Fishbowl  Half-will participate in the first discussion, while the rest of you will watch and take notes.  We will switch, so that everyone has a chance to participate.  Everyone must speak!  CWPA Grade: 10 points

Reflection  Write a 1 page response about today’s discussion and everything that has happened in the novel.

Homework  Finish reflection.