Students undertake an examination of Afghan history and culture. They analyze the author’s style and study character development. The unit contains supplementary text analysis. Students have opportunities to incorporate role-play, debate, and research activities. They will conduct map analysis of various regions in the novel.
Supplementary materials include a culminating test with answer key. This unit includes 10 Lesson Plans / 25 Handouts / 72 Pages, aligned to Common Core standards, grades 9-12, high school.
Literary Form
World Novel
21st-Century Skills
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Productivity and accountability
Overview
The Kite Runner is set in modern Afghanistan and America. The plot centers on Amir’s problem of self-definition, a universal problem. His struggle throughout the novel for self-understanding and acceptance is the timeless journey of a hero and parallels the epic quest for home. In a sense, Amir’s inner conflict mirrors Afghanistan’s conflict; both struggle with finding an identity amidst rampant social unrest and pressures from outside sources.
The Kite Runner Curriculum Unit
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The Kite Runner Curriculum Unit
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Students undertake an examination of Afghan history and culture. They analyze the author’s style and study character development. The unit contains supplementary text analysis. Students have opportunities to incorporate role-play, debate, and research activities. They will conduct map analysis of various regions in the novel.
Supplementary materials include a culminating test with answer key. This unit includes 10 Lesson Plans / 25 Handouts / 72 Pages, aligned to Common Core standards, grades 9-12, high school.
Literary Form
World Novel
21st-Century Skills
- Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Productivity and accountability
Overview
The Kite Runner is set in modern Afghanistan and America. The plot centers on Amir’s problem of self-definition, a universal problem. His struggle throughout the novel for self-understanding and acceptance is the timeless journey of a hero and parallels the epic quest for home. In a sense, Amir’s inner conflict mirrors Afghanistan’s conflict; both struggle with finding an identity amidst rampant social unrest and pressures from outside sources.
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