Showing posts with label Kite Runner. Show all posts
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Saturday, January 10, 2009

H.W. for Friday, January 9

Actively read chapters 4 & 5 of The Kite Runner. Then write a one page paper in which you discuss the significance of 3 out of the four symbols we have been studying in class (tree, mirror, hard-wood chiseled doll, smoke).

You score for the writing piece will be based on:
- Content / Meaning
- Evidence from the text
- Use of vocabulary from Unit 2 Vocabulary List

Announcement Test Friday, January 16. See separate posting for details and study guide.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Homework for W/H Blocks 1/7 &1/8: Characterization

Actively read chapter 3 of The Kite Runner. Then, write a one page essay in which you discuss the characterization of Amir. Discuss characterization in terms of:

a) personality
b) values & beliefs
c) background information
d) motive
e) physical description

This assignment is worth 25 points and must be turned in typed or on loose leaf.

** Reminder
Vocabulary packets due Friday, January 9