1. November 3, 2014

2.  Answer the following questions about The Kite Runner. 1.Why do the kites bring back memories for Amir? 2. What phrase of Hassan’s does Amir remember in his dream? 3. Who does Amir link up with in Pakistan? 4. What is Amir’s overwhelming feeling when he hears Hassan’s name? Find a quote to support your answer.

4.  SWBAT Correctly use reflexive pronouns, the possessive pronouns and relative pronouns.  SWBAT explain the symbolism of Rahim Khan’s image to the new Afghanistan

5. Reflexive pronouns end in self (singular) or selves (plural). Reflexive pronouns show that the action in the sentence affects the person who performs the action. Complete the chart below with the appropriate reflexive pronouns. PronounReflexive Pronoun I Youyourself We He She It They

6. Complete the sentences in your notebooks. 1.- John hurt……………while he was fixing his car. 2.- At 2:30, Paul and I went to the cafeteria to buy …………some lunch. 3.- When I saw………..in the mirror, I was horrified- there was red paint on my nose! 4.- I’ll have to help my friend to fill in her form, but I think she can do it by………….. 5.- Judy and her husband own their own company, so they can give …………a holiday any time they want. 6.- Everyone is welcomed to the party, just help………..to sandwiches and snacks!

7. They are used to show possession /ownership. Possessive Pronouns do not contain apostrophes. It’s= It is They’re= They are You’re= You are These are contractions! Example MyThis is my pen YourThese are your book HisThose are not his bag HerIt is her pet OurThat is our brand new car TheirThat is their big house ItsIts tail is long

8.  In your notebooks create five sentence using the possessive pronouns mine, its, ours, your, and their.

9.  Relative pronouns introduce relative clauses, which are a type of dependent clause or non essential information (who, whom, that, which)  Who  Before verb  Whom  Before Noun  That  Singular  Which  Plural

10.  I met a woman who/whom can speak six languages.  The woman, who/whom I met can speak languages.  My brother has two pets that/ which are very cute.  Jim was wearing a hat which/that was too big for him.

11.  Complete handout

12. Read and annotate for the changes in Rahim Khan and Afghanistan.  Question to answer: How does Rahim Khan symbolize the new Afghanistan?

13.  Read and annotate chapter 16.

14.  SSR!

16.  Jot down in your notebook anything you know or have heard about the Taliban.

17.  Watch the video about the Taliban. Jot down 2 things that you find interesting.  Who are the Taliban?  What is their purpose?  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zovf aVZ3Heg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zovf aVZ3Heg

18.  Read the article and answer the questions about the Taliban.

19.  Explain the role of the Taliban in Afghanistan. List 3 explicit examples of how the Taliban has changed Afghanistan in The Kite Runner.

20.  Pronoun Worksheet

21.  Listen to the song, what errors in grammar do you hear?  https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=aPXbv FavFHo

22.  SWBAT Analyze the character traits of major characters from the novel.  SWBAT Compose a concrete poem that analyzes character and symbolism

23.  As you read, annotate for characteristics of the key characters.

24.  Symbol: A symbol is an real object or image that represent an idea beyond itself.  Symbolism: The use of specific objects or images to represent figurative ideas. A symbol must be something tangible or visible, while the idea it symbolizes must be something abstract or universal..)

25.  Choose a character, think of symbol that represents them.  Write a poem using the symbol for the character of your choice.

26.  Read and annotate chapter 18.  Study for Pronoun Quiz

27.  SSR!

28.  “My happiest moments were way back in childhood. Everything was magical back then. All children are in a constant state of awe and everything is fantastic to them, but then the magical feeling dissipates and reality creeps in. I can strongly remember sitting in my living room in the 60’s, as a kid, watching the television, and crying because I was seeing all those peaceful protesters getting sprayed with water hoses.” “When was the last time you felt that magical feeling?” “Ha! Not since I’ve been an adult, that’s for sure. I mean, I’ve felt happy. I’ve fallen in love. I’ve loved my friends and family. I’ve got a grandkid now. But I wouldn’t describe any of that as a magical feeling. You feel happy for a bit. You see your grandkid be born, and you’re like: ‘That’s great! A grandkid!’ But pretty soon you start thinking about how messed up the world is, and what your grandkid’s life is going to be like, and that feeling dissipates pretty fast.”

29.  Clear your desk.  Take out a pencil.

30.  Read and annotate about Amir’s return to Kabul.  Write a short response about Amir’s return home. (What were some of the issues he encountered? Surprises? Differences?)

31.  Read and annotate chapter 20.  Write a summary for chapters 15-20.  Be sure to use rubric!