September 10, 2012

1. September 10, 2012 Reminders: Read chapters 5 and 6 for Wednesday.

2. Objective: Sept. 10 • Students will understand the basic history and culture of Afghanistan and analyze the friendship between Amir and Hassan in The Kite Runner by: • Writing a journal entry • Taking notes on basic background information on Afghanistan • Creating a timeline of Afghanistan history with events from the lecture and the novel. • Discussing chapters 1-4 in small groups • Exit ticket

3. Journal entry • Friendship plays a large role in most of our lives. Write about your strongest friendships and what characteristics you value in your friendships.

4. Quick quiz • Write down four important characters from The Kite Runner and how they are related. • 2 minutes

5. On one side of the paper… • Set it up as Cornell Notes • 1/3: Questions/Main Ideas • 2/3: Notes • Bottom: Summary

6. Where is Afghanistan?

7. Here it is! Afghanistan

8. Persian Empire (about 500 b.c.)

9. Alexander the Great’s Empire (Greek culture) 330-322 BC

10. The Mongolian Empire 1219—1221

11. Spread of the Muslim religion (622-1890’s)

12. In your notes… • Based on these maps, what can you say about Afghanistan’s culture?

13. Afghan Culture: • Pastimes: Kite Flying, Picnics, Music • Language spoken: Farsi, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi and others • Over 17 different ethnic groups in the country • Pashtun, Hazaras • People are mostly Muslim, with some Christian and Buddhist • Sunni Muslim • Shi’a Muslim

14. A little modern history… • 1700’s: Afghanistan is a modern independent country • 1880’s-1920’s: British attempt three unsuccessful invasions of Afghanistan • 1920’s-1970’s: Country is ruled by a series of successful kings who modernize the country (build roads, establish women’s rights, reform education)

15. On the other side of your paper, create a timeline from 1960-2001 • Put a line down the middle with the dates 1960-2001 • On the top write: Afghanistan and World Events • Below the line, write The Kite Runner

16. A little more modern history… • 1973: Daoud Khan overthrows the King and begins a communist government • 1979: the communist Soviet Union invades Afghanistan • 1984-1992: Afghan guerrillas known as the Mujahidin fight a long war against the Soviet Union • 1994: The Taliban seizes control of Afghanistan • Tomorrow we will look at an article focusing on these events in more detail.

17. A little bit about the Taliban… • Very strict view of the Muslim religion • Women’s rights very limited • Used forceful punishment against any lawbreakers (beheading, public stoning, etc.) • Many national pastimes outlawed (music, celebrations, film, etc.)

18. The Blue Mosque

19. Buddhas of Bamiyan

20. Today, After the Taliban In your notes: What does this action say bout the Taliban’s view of non-Muslims?

21. Famous National Geographic Photo (1980)

22. Same woman, in 2002… • No education • Lives in a small village • Very poor • In your notes: What impact did the Taliban have on women?

23. Objective • Students will understand the historical connections between the novel and historical events analyze the friendship between Amir and Hassan in The Kite Runner by: • Creating a timeline with historical events and events from the novel. • Discussing chapters 1-4 in small groups • Large group discussion of chapters 1-4 • Exit ticket • Homework: Read though chapter 6 for tomorrow. If your project is on the front table and you want it, please take it with you today.

24. Initial thoughts • What is redemption? Is there anything a person can not redeem themselves from?

25. Redemption Discussion

26. In your groups… • Take your comments about the cultural presentations, timeline and The Kite Runner book to your group. (You can take all your stuff, if that is easier.) • Introduce yourselves, and share your comments or questions about the cultural presentations with your group members.

27. Period 5 Groups • 1. Kawther, Leah, Yuneisi, Zach, Luis • 2. John, Dawit, Jennifer, Cooper, EhSo, Joe • 3. Sarah, Achaya, Dorsin, Isabella, Sandra • 4. Batoul, Grant, Dahlia, Blake, Sasha, Justin • 5. Maribi, Brianna, Elena, Prakash, Sam • 6. Hugh, Froilan, Maron, Alexia

28. Timeline on The Kite Runner • Add to your timeline • Historical events that happen in The Kite Runner • Plot events that have dates and when they happen in The Kite Runner

29. Discussion of Chapters 1-4 • Why are Hassan and Ali treated poorly? • Describe the relationship between Hassan and Amir. • What experiences have shaped Amir’s life up to this point? • What experiences have shaped Hassan’s life? • Are Amir and Hassan friends? • Do you agree or disagree with Baba’s statement about sin? “There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft,” (17). Why? • Is Baba a good father?

30. Chapter 7: Groups • 1. Hawa, Jennifer, Mahamud, Genesis, Joseph T. • 2. Heven, Siham, Chansae, Joseph M., Kufto, Shawnie • 3. Jesus, Giovanni, Deremiah, Dilfuza, Marcus, Miguel • 4. Hannah, Carolina, Arta, Max, Nijah, Antonio • 5. Lauren, Jocelyn, Majuma, Phouc, Alejandra, Tyler • 6. RJ, Dennise, Sarah, Fernando, Juan, Saje

31. Exit Ticket—Choose one and support it with evidence from the text • Are Amir and Hassan friends? • Is Baba a good father?

32. For tomorrow: • Read through chapter 6 (chapters 5 and 6 for Wednesday) • Be prepared for a Socratic Seminar on the following questions: • Are Amir and Hassan friends? • Is Baba a good father?

33. Objective • Through writing and discussion, students will analyze the characters of Amir and Baba in The Kite Runner by writing an analytical piece and having a Socratic Seminar. • Agenda: Analytical essay • Socratic Seminar • Important quotations--culture • Exit Ticket • Homework: Read through chapter 8 for Friday

34. Literary Analysis: 30 minutes • Analyze one of the following questions: • Are Amir and Hassan friends? • Is Baba a good father? • You may use your book, and make sure you have a clear argument and support.

35. Socratic Seminar: Period 5 • Discussion, Socrates, • Sharing ideas, expressing opinions, supporting what you say (quotes, evidence from the text) • Respectfully disagree with explanations • Why you agree, if you do.

36. Socratic Seminar: Period 7 • Discussion, sharing opinions, not yelling, calm, • Give your opinion and back it up with evidence (quotes, specific examples) • Know what is going on

37. Socratic Seminar: Norms • 1. Speak so that all can hear you. • 2. Listen closely. • 3. Speak without raising hands. • 4. Refer to the text. • 5. Talk to each other, not just to the leader. • 6. Ask for clarification. Don’t stay confused. • 7. Invite and allow others to speak. • 8. Consider all viewpoints and ideas. • 9. Know that you are responsible • for the quality of the seminar.

38. Grading-Socratic Seminar • 10: Participate thoughtfully in discussion and use supporting evidence to back your arguments. • 8: Participate thoughtfully in discussion, but don’t use supporting evidence. • 7: Actively listen, but don’t speak in the discussion. • 5: Here, but distracted or “checked out”.

39. Sociopath • Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of regard for the moral or legal standards in the local culture. There is a marked inability to get along with others or abide by societal rules. Individuals with this disorder are sometimes called psychopaths or sociopaths.

40. Diagnostic Criteria-Antisocial Personality Disorder • Diagnostic Criteria - Mental Health made easy. • 1. Since the age of fifteen there has been a disregard for and violation of the right's of others, those right's considered normal by the local culture, as indicated by at least three of the following: • A. Repeated acts that could lead to arrest. • B. Conning for pleasure or profit, repeated lying, or the use of aliases. • C. Failure to plan ahead or being impulsive. • D. Repeated assaults on others. • E. Reckless when it comes to their or others safety. • F. Poor work behavior or failure to honor financial obligations. • G. Rationalizing the pain they inflict on others.

41. Based on the Socratic Seminar…Exit Ticket • Did your thoughts on either of these questions change? What new thoughts do you have?

42. In your groups from yesterday… • Find three important quotes from chapters 1-6 that illuminate elements of culture in the novel so far. • Generate three discussion questions from your group.

43. Group Discussion • Discuss elements of culture found so far. • What other questions do you have?

44. Objective: Sept. 13 • Through writing and discussion, students will analyze and evaluate Amir’s actions through a close reading of the literary devices and analysis of chapter 7. • Written analysis questions • Discussion of written analysis questions • Philosophical chairs • Exit ticket • Homework: Read through chapter 10 for Monday

45. Write your responses to these questions-you may use your book • 1. What is the significance of the memories Amir recalls as he witnesses Hassan’s rape? What do they suggest about his feelings or thoughts? • 2. What is the significance of the dream Amir recalls as he witnesses the rape? What does it suggest about his feelings or thoughts? • 3. How does the sheep serve as a symbol in the chapter? Why does Amir recall the sheep’s slaughter during the rape? • 4. What is the significance of all the gifts Amir receives for his birthday?

46. Discuss in small groups

47. Are you listening or are you waiting to talk?

48. Philosophical Chairs Protocol • Philosophical Chairs is a strategy for exploring a controversial topic through student discussion. It is not a debate, but rather an opportunity for students to defend, deepen, and fine-tune their ideas through discussion.

49. Grading-Socratic Seminar • 10: Participate thoughtfully in discussion and use supporting evidence to back your arguments. • 8: Participate thoughtfully in discussion, but don’t use supporting evidence. • 7: Actively listen, but don’t speak in the discussion. • 5: Here, but distracted or “checked out”.

50. Philosophical Chairs • Amir fears Assef’s violence will be turned against himself if he intervenes. • Amir thinks that as a servant and a Hazara, Hassan is less worthy than himself. • Amir wants the kite to please Baba and win his affection. If he intervenes, Assef will take the kite.