Week of 23-27 May 2016
Monday: Vocabulary Test
Tuesday: Begin film version of The Kite Runner
Wednesday: Continue film version of The Kite Runner
Thursday: Exams/Study Day
Friday: Half day--Exam day
Tuesday: Begin film version of The Kite Runner
Wednesday: Continue film version of The Kite Runner
Thursday: Exams/Study Day
Friday: Half day--Exam day
Week of 16-20 May 2016
Monday: Discuss Chapters 12-14 of The Kite Runner with a focus on characterization of Soraya and General Taheri,
Baba's illness, and Amir and Soraya's wedding
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 15-19 and complete vocabulary study by Wednesday (See handout below)
HOMEWORK: Begin studying for Vocabulary Test next Monday
Tuesday: Class time to complete reading
Wednesday: Discuss Chapters 15-19 of The Kite Runner with a focus on Amir's return to Afghanistan, his reunion with
Rahim Khan, Rahim Khan's story of Hassan, Hassan's letter, Baba's secret, Amir's challenge, and Amir's
journey
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 20-23
Thursday: Discuss Chapters 20 & 21 with a focus on the changes to Afghanistan, the orphanage, the terror of the
soccer match, the confrontation, Amir's recovery, and Sohrab
HOMEWORK: Complete the novel :)
Friday: Discuss Chapters 24 & 25 of The Kite Runner with a focus on Sohrab's pain, the system, and Sohrab's journey
HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's Vocabulary Test
Baba's illness, and Amir and Soraya's wedding
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 15-19 and complete vocabulary study by Wednesday (See handout below)
HOMEWORK: Begin studying for Vocabulary Test next Monday
Tuesday: Class time to complete reading
Wednesday: Discuss Chapters 15-19 of The Kite Runner with a focus on Amir's return to Afghanistan, his reunion with
Rahim Khan, Rahim Khan's story of Hassan, Hassan's letter, Baba's secret, Amir's challenge, and Amir's
journey
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 20-23
Thursday: Discuss Chapters 20 & 21 with a focus on the changes to Afghanistan, the orphanage, the terror of the
soccer match, the confrontation, Amir's recovery, and Sohrab
HOMEWORK: Complete the novel :)
Friday: Discuss Chapters 24 & 25 of The Kite Runner with a focus on Sohrab's pain, the system, and Sohrab's journey
HOMEWORK: Study for Monday's Vocabulary Test
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Week of 9-13 May 2016
Monday: Discuss Chapter 7 of The Kite Runner with a focus on the kite fight, Amir's memories, and the event that
changes Amir forever
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 8 by Tuesday
Tuesday: Discuss Chapter 8 of The Kite Runner with a focus on the changes in Amir and Hassan's relationship, the
changes in Amir and Baba's relationship, and Amir's continuing guilt
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 9-10 by Wednesday, Chapter 11 by Thursday, and Chapter 12 by Friday
Wednesday: Complete Guided Reading for Chapters 9 & 10 to be completed under the guidance of a guest teacher;
group discussion of questions at end of class
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 11 by Thursday and Chapter 12 by Friday
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 11 with a focus on Amir and Baba's adjustment to America, Amir's successes, and the
introduction to Soraya
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 12 by Friday
HOMEWORK: Complete vocabulary for Chapter 12
Friday: Discuss Chapter 12 with a focus on the characterization of Soraya and General Taheri, Baba's illness, and Amir
and Soraya's growing relationship
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 13 & 14 by Monday
HOMEWORK: Complete Vocabulary for Chapters 13-14
changes Amir forever
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 8 by Tuesday
Tuesday: Discuss Chapter 8 of The Kite Runner with a focus on the changes in Amir and Hassan's relationship, the
changes in Amir and Baba's relationship, and Amir's continuing guilt
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 9-10 by Wednesday, Chapter 11 by Thursday, and Chapter 12 by Friday
Wednesday: Complete Guided Reading for Chapters 9 & 10 to be completed under the guidance of a guest teacher;
group discussion of questions at end of class
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 11 by Thursday and Chapter 12 by Friday
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 11 with a focus on Amir and Baba's adjustment to America, Amir's successes, and the
introduction to Soraya
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 12 by Friday
HOMEWORK: Complete vocabulary for Chapter 12
Friday: Discuss Chapter 12 with a focus on the characterization of Soraya and General Taheri, Baba's illness, and Amir
and Soraya's growing relationship
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 13 & 14 by Monday
HOMEWORK: Complete Vocabulary for Chapters 13-14
Week of 2-6 May 2016
Monday: Discuss Chapters 1-3 of The Kite Runner with a focus on the technique of flashback; the characterization of
Amir, Hassan, and Baba; and the introduction to the themes of betrayal and guilt, memory, and hope for
redemption
HOMEWORK: Complete Vocabulary for Chapters 1-3 and Chapters 4-5 (See handouts below)
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 4 & 5 (All due Wednesday)
Tuesday: Election Day--No School
Wednesday: Discuss Chapters 4 & 5 of The Kite Runner with a focus on the relationships between Amir and Hassan,
Amir and Baba, and Amir and Rahim Khan; the characterization of Assef; and Baba's gift to Hassan
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6 by Thursday and Chapter 7 by Friday
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 6 of The Kite Runner with a focus on winter in Afghanistan, kite fighting and kite running,
and Amir and Hassan's developing relationship
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 7 by Monday
HOMEWORK: Complete Vocabulary for Chapter 7 (See handout below)
Friday: 1/2 Day; work on homework
Amir, Hassan, and Baba; and the introduction to the themes of betrayal and guilt, memory, and hope for
redemption
HOMEWORK: Complete Vocabulary for Chapters 1-3 and Chapters 4-5 (See handouts below)
HOMEWORK: Read Chapters 4 & 5 (All due Wednesday)
Tuesday: Election Day--No School
Wednesday: Discuss Chapters 4 & 5 of The Kite Runner with a focus on the relationships between Amir and Hassan,
Amir and Baba, and Amir and Rahim Khan; the characterization of Assef; and Baba's gift to Hassan
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 6 by Thursday and Chapter 7 by Friday
Thursday: Discuss Chapter 6 of The Kite Runner with a focus on winter in Afghanistan, kite fighting and kite running,
and Amir and Hassan's developing relationship
HOMEWORK: Read Chapter 7 by Monday
HOMEWORK: Complete Vocabulary for Chapter 7 (See handout below)
Friday: 1/2 Day; work on homework
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