The Kite Runner 12CP

By Khaled Hosseini Waldrup

Reading Calendar
Oct. 6
Afghanistan Fact
Booklet
HW: Fact
Booklet
7
Kabul Poem
Reading Calendar
Reading Time
HW: (p.1-34)
8
Discussion leader:
Ms. Waldrup

HW: (p.35-58)
9
Discussion leaders:


HW: (p.59-79)
10
Socratic Seminar


HW: (p.80-109)
13
Discussion leaders:


HW: part 1
discussion
reflection
14
Part 1 Test
Writing lesson

HW: Read
(p.110-142)
15
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.143-165)
Half-day 16
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.166-194)
17
Socratic Seminar



20
Discussion leaders:


HW: part 2
discussion
reflection
21
Part 2 Test
Writing lesson

HW: Read
(p.195-213)
22
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.214-242)
23
Discussion leaders:


HW: part 3
discussion
reflection
24
Socratic Seminar



27
Part 3 Test
Writing lesson

HW: Read
(p.243-272)
28
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.273-292)
29
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.293-310)
30
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.311-371)
31
No school /End of 1
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quarter


Nov. 3
Discussion leaders:


4
Discussion leader:
Ms. Waldrup

HW: part 4/all
discussion
reflection
5
Part 4 Test
Writing lesson
6
Essay
Brainstorming
HW: Essay Due
Monday
7
Socratic Seminar


**Plan accordingly. You may read ahead, but do not spoil the plot for others.**
*Use the study guides and write chapter summaries to increase your understanding of the novel.
(Chapter summary tip: as you read, stop after each chapter and write a two sentence summary.)*


Assessments:
Fact booklet 35 points
The Kite Runner 12CP
By Khaled Hosseini Waldrup
Part Tests (4 total) 25 each
Weekly Random Reading Check Quizzes 10 each
Leading Discussion 15 points
Discussion Reflection (4 total) 10 each
Essay 100 points
Socratic Seminars 15 each


Fill in the following character chart to assist your understanding of the novel.
Amir

Hassan

Ali

Baba

Assef

Rahim Khan

Khala

Sanaubar

Farzana

Farid

Sohrab

General Taheri

Soraya


Essay Prompts:
1. Even though countless events occur in the novel, the title refers to kite fighting and kite running. What do
these activities represent in the novel and why are they so important? To whom or what does the title, The
Kite Runner, refer?
The Kite Runner 12CP
By Khaled Hosseini Waldrup
2. Discuss guilt and redemption. Is it possible to regain redemption? How? Does Amir ever redeem himself?
3. The strong underlying force of this novel is the relationship between Amir and Hassan. Discuss their
friendship. Why is Amir afraid to be Hassans true friend? Why does Amir constantly test Hassans
loyalty? Why does he resent Hassan? After the kite running tournament, why does Amir no longer want to
be Hassans friend? What major themes does the nature of their friendship explore?
4. Make a list of instances in the novel where someone is forgiven. What constitutes true forgiveness? Why is
forgiveness so important? You may want to consider moments between Hassan and Amir, Baba and
Hassan, Hassan and Sanaubar, Amir and Sohrab, General Taheri and Soraya, and Amir and himself.
5. Choose your own focus, approved by Ms. Waldrup.