1. October 27, 2104

2. Write down the definitions of each word. Create a sentence using each word. Leave the space where you would normally place the vocabulary word blank. One of your peers will attempt to fill in the blanks based on how well you constructed the sentence and how well they understand the definition.  Lucrative:( adj.) Producing a great deal of profit 111  Inevitable: (adj.) Certain to happen. 113  Sauntered: (v.) Walk in a slow, relaxed manner. 148  Ominous: (adj. )Changing often. (155  Palliative:( adj.) Giving the impression that something bad is about to happen. 156  Furtive: (adj.) Attempting to avoid notice or attention. 157  Daunting: (adj. )Something difficult to deal with. 184  Meticulous: (adj.) Having great detail. 186  Ambivalent:( adj.) Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something. 186-187

3.  Demonstrate understanding of novel by completing a chapter quiz.  Use the writing rubric to provide constructive feedback on peers’ writing.  Examine peer feedback to revise in class writing.

4.  Do Now  Chapter Quiz/Review  Peer Edit/Revisions

5. Answer the questions in complete sentences. (10 points) 1. How is the trip to Jalalabad a disappointment to Amir? 2. Contrast Rahim Kahn’s present with Assef’s present. Why does each character give that particular present? 3. What does Amir observe through the flashes of light at the end of his birthday party and why does this observation seem especially painful? 4. What are Baba’s two presents to Amir and how does Amir receive them? 5. What does Amir accuse Hassan of doing and how does Hassan respond uncharacteristically when questioned by Baba?

7.  Using the rubric, take 7 minutes to edit your peers’ in class writing. (Switch a second time)  Review your feedback. Rewrite your assignment. 10 points: Your grade will be based on how well you adhered to your peers’ feedback.

8.  Read and annotate chapter 10 of The Kite Runner.

9.  SSR!

10.  Interpret this quote. "For me America was a place to bury memories. For Baba a place to mourn his." (pg.129)

11.  Make connections to the text by understanding where Afghanistan is located.  Understand the regional, political, and social boundaries of Afghanistan.

12.  Do Now  Review of Chapter 10  Mapping Exercise  Exit Ticket

13.  Use the Internet to find a map of Afghanistan. Label cities, towns, mountain passes, villages, sociopolitical boundaries, and neighboring countries/cities mentioned in the book.  On a separate piece of construction paper, recreate the map, using highlighters or markers to identify the different aspects of Afghanistan.

14.  List a minimum of three ways Afghanistan is similar/different than Chicago.  Use at least two of this week’s vocabulary words. (Highlight them)

15.  Read and annotate chapter 11 of The Kite Runner.

16.  Complete the Do Now on your handout

17.  When the subject and verb is separated by a clause or phrase. Example: The legs of the table are wobbly. Interim Example:

18.  SSR 15 minutes  Prompt:

19.  Clear your desk.  Take out a writing utensil.

20.  Discuss the following prompts on the teachings of Pashtunwali.

21.  Read and annotate chapter 14