Post on 28-Dec-2015
SEPT. WEEK 3SEPT. 15-19
World Lit: Finishing up with the Afghanistan essay and moving into
The Kite Runner
9/15 J#4When it comes to weather and the seasons, people say it can impact our moods more than we imagine. In a single paragraph, answer these questions using descriptive writing details:
A. Overall, what is your favorite
season and type of day?
B. Why?
C. How would you say this season and type of day impact your mood?
Suggested Reading for KR
For Monday, Sept.22nd:
• Be working on the questions for chapters 1-6 to help you better understand the novel [I will hand them out as soon as they arrive this week ]
• Our first FISHBOWL discussion will be Tuesday, Sept. 23rd
• We will draw on Monday, 22nd , for names of those “in the middle”
Bell Work- Be seated. Watch the clip and then be ready to answer 3
questions in your journal:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1s1ECntZfGI
9/16 J#5A. Many people see the character SHREK as a
hero…. What defines a hero? Make a list:
B. Identify TWO fictitious characters you see as
heroes BESIDES Shrek and why you think
they are heroes:
C. Identify TWO real people you see as heroes
[ whether you know them or not ] and why you
think they are heroes:
SEPT. WEEK 3WEDNESDAY
World Lit: Beginning the film, Man of Steel, and analyzing it for the hero’s
journey.
The Departure:Man of Steel
0 Try to identify as many of the “steps” in the DEPARTURE portion of this film as you can.
0 Since this film contains flashbacks, you may find yourself going back and filling in items here LATER in the story….
SEPT. WEEK 3THURSDAY
World Lit: Continuing the film, Man of Steel, and analyzing it for the hero’s
journey.
The Departure:Man of Steel
0 Try to identify as many of the “steps” in the INITIATION portion of this film as you can.
0 Since this film contains flashbacks, you may find yourself going back and filling in items HERE or EARLIER in the story….
SEPT. WEEK 3FRIDAY
World Lit: Finishing up with the Man of
Steel hero analysis and reading KR for
Monday– Chapters 1-6!
The Departure:Man of Steel
0 Try to identify as many of the “steps” in the RETURN portion of this film as you can.
0 Since this film contains flashbacks, you may find yourself going back and filling in items elsewhere previously in the story….
On one level, The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini is the story of two boys in Afghanistan and
Afghan immigrants in America. It is a story set in a culture that has become of increasing interest to Americans since the September
11, 2001 attacks.
Looking at The Kite Runner as a story about culture, however, misses what the book is really
about. This is a novel about humanity. This is a story about
friendship, loyalty, cruelty, longing for acceptance,
redemption and survival. The core story could be set in any culture because it deals with
issues that are universal.
• Complex, interesting characters
• Suspenseful story - You won't want to put it down
• Believable voice with flashbacks to childhood
• Interesting look at Afghanistan / some graphic images
• A page turning, heart- rending story of friendship and secrets
• Examines heroes in our lives- & what defines them
The Kite Runner
Beginning the First Novel:
The Kite Runner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUe7DltGTtE