April 15 (1,3,5) & April 16 (2,4,6), 2019

60 min. Objective:  I can consider A Thousand Splendid Suns or The Kite Runner as I discover more about The History of Afghanistan and The Taliban. 
Agenda:

• Entry Task: Pick up the handout for A Thousand Splendid Suns or The Kite Runner  and sit with a small group reading the same book as you.
  • ​5-10 min. in your small groups, review the quotes and explain the scenario of what is happening in the book.
• Watch The History Channel:  The Taliban (44:09) and complete the handout
• 5-10 min. Review what you learned from the viewing in your small groups and complete the New Connections before turning it in.

30 min. Objective:  I can consider A Thousand Splendid Suns or The Kite Runner through one lens of Critical Theory, and share my perspective within a small and larger class discussion on themes that are relevant to both books. 
Agenda:

• Entry Task:  Review your selected lens questions 
  • Answer 1 lens question on your My Essential Lit. in a thorough paragraph  incorporating evidence from the reading
• Exit Task:  My Essential Lit. due April 24th