BACKGROUND INFORMATION ‘The War in Bosnia Herzegovina Before its independence, Bosnie-Herzogovina was one ofthe republics ofthe over Coauntinist Yosoelavie. The soughly four million people who Lived in Bosnia belonged to three major etanic groupe: Slavic Muslims (64), Serbiane (32%), and Groctlans (17%). As Yugoelavis dsintagrated, Bosnia became en independent counts. Following World War, Yogoslara war a Stato lod by it dictator, Josip Bava ‘Tio. When Tito eied in 1680, political tonsions mounted, The 1800 alectie revealed that eech othale group aspined wm a diferent path for Bosnie to follow. Musias and Cronlians favered the independance of Bosnia while the Bosnian Sezbe did not In January 1082, Boaniaa Serb lenders Jeclared a Sexian entity within Bosnia, Shorly ‘hereailor over 68% of Bosnia vgtad for independence, whieh mot the extara fr the ocogtition of independence. Altbaugh the Boenian Serb party boyotted the vote, the Toited States a2 well oe most of tho interstional comeeumty rocognized the inde pendence of Bosnia Herzegovina in Apr 1992. ‘Daring the spring of 199% mhile negotiations were taking placo on the future of Yugoslavia, she She infiltrated Serbin-popalated areas! Croatia and ware success {alin oomupying a large part the territory. Ja the spring of 1002, Serbia launched a war bf aggression agaoet Bonn. Ts March thay began campaign ofterporin eastarn Dosa, Hlundreds of thousands of Muslims exd Croatians were driven from their homes by the Serbian forseo in thetreampaiga of conquest and ethnic cleansing Thay aotoniy entaned tteae to protect ether Serb (eventhough they killed hundreds of Serb i the random [ombing) but also to osize wide stetchesoftmitory hae Craatians ware th jority luge sation of Croatin and Boatia have boon turnod ino ples of rubble. ‘Nutaoroue peace plansihave been. fered by the international community and the United States mith Litile subcoss From the boginning ofthe aggression in 1992, ‘gotstions have been ongoing, In August 1892, the Landon Confevenco declared that [Bosnia sould remsinone ingle entity. The Vance-Owex Plan would have divided Bosnia {nto ten provinose, The Ser> Parliament zejcted this plan. In Mey 1888, the Usted [Netions decayed six “sade areas for the Bosnian Muslims wherein the Serbs ootld nat ttzack, Tho Serbe ignored the cease fre. Tho Saabs continue to ignore pesce plans by ‘lolating testraints and contnsing thelr sggression. ‘The Story Behind the Book ‘lata Pilipavids diary entsies recorded the events of her life ip wardom Sarajevo diting the yesrs 1691 #9 1093. Ta connection wth a UNICEF project ‘hotocopy version of the diary wes published in 1988. A Fresch pabishor, Eaitons fiobest LationtFiot, had the diary translated from Croat to French. The published bool immediately rose to the top of the nonficon bestseller list. It has swhiequenty beer, published szound the world. fs AUSTRIA aE 3 TaaNC NINGBBR RRR RB RB RRR SR RSE SES ee Attribute Web pivections: Crete an atlbute web for Zit that ges nfrmation about her character, ie sie Paster and page mubers fam the boc to support you Ses. Her bhaviee Her thoughts ‘thar’ behavior Einar’ sateen towtare her ‘bout her BEER BR RRB RR RHR RRR ER BS S GS) an Story Map Directlons Fin exch box below with nfrmaton about te nv ‘in Characters 4 ‘etng (te and pace) l ‘iain Gonfiet | Summary of Major Story Events lima Resolution of Contelputary: Dra line rom oach word on tho Toft to fs dainition on zh ht sree the nunabored wards to fill inthe Blanks nthe sentences bel. Insting evidence or reminder ‘ries of ropetitions with modifications hug; chevish; love {Inclined t oontinue fn course ‘s8qoulation of tho mind or emotions capable of being put to use bombed product of excellence og variations (music) P1 spiration, “persistent peedeepiece ete 2° There is nothing in the wowld thet makes ae foe! safer than the warm = of my father. © 9. Watching the professional Women's Sksting Championship guve-me the SEG IBS Bie continue my own trang. “4. T decided tht Told make wore se of my time by painting Say room rathos than watehing tlaviion. “5° you want to be certain to see st least ons ‘Washington, D.C., a ty of many tributes. ‘6. “The union workers were 20. _the company was farced to gioi& i anzes mo that Burope which is now so beautiful had been ao badly during Worlé Wor I _ After composing ona plaasing alo, te somposor devised at ast twelve ‘based on the seme thar, we fn Hhoix domande that in the ond Quostions: 1, Why is Zata looking erwandto aceel? 2. Way doss Zlata enjoy visits tthe counter? SN RE 3 September 2, 1992 - December 7, 1984 (cont) 8. Why do lata upoot to soe her father in unifor? 4. What evidence shows thst Zats hae close femily fe? 5, How dooe Zata visw her county's political imation at the time her father is called in bythe police reserve? 6. What concerns Zeta about Dubrovaik? 7, How has Hate’ life begun to change by December Th? Questions for Discussion: 1, How would you deceribe Matas attitude toward lif at the boginsing ofhee dry! 2, Why do you think Theta addresses her diary as thongh it wore a veal person? 8. Do you think Zlstabelives that the politcal situation will fet hex? Do you have 4 greater understandig of your country’s politics than Zlaia did about Ler oountty inisoi? Lieerary Device: Personiffeation Pergonifeation is a tery device in which the author grante human quaitian to semhuman dbjcts. For ecnple: ‘Autor has elvoady replaced samme. Slowly but surely iti painting and coloring anture with is brush What ls being porconiieg? ‘Wat does this rove about Uh scene? WAat mood does it creste? Social Studies Connection: {ct dh map of Bonn Rertegoing ox page ee of thi sty gue, Laat the ‘ify of Dubrovait: Computa the epproximato distance between Sarajevo ax ‘ubewrik Now cts rou costa independent custy that ws oor pas of ‘ho Republic of Yagonlavia If this ie se eren thas cuppies ot ts olghbory, how ‘might war cot as ol shortage tm Sarajevo? Writing Acctvity: ‘Write a journal ent forthe post wes of your Ife. Bo euro to include sshocl activities, famaly We, and adventures TNO DRESS aDECEMBER 9, 1991 - APRIL 3, 1992 ‘Vocabulary: Use the context to ep you dotermino the meaning of each unferlined ‘ond in the llowing sentences. Then cheek your defstion with a dictionary. 1. Tas Usited Childnwn's Fund launched a program of widosproad fundraising ta help ponte sassing culsren. ‘Your detnition Dictionsxy definicion a 2, ‘The atmosphere i tho cathedral was very somber with only candies for ight on walls of dare stems. ‘Your definitiva Diesonary definition a basco besause I had trouble paiding ond 3, My rivers license test turned out v0 bo ‘repo to wear my seat bell ‘Your definition Te Dietionsry doinition 4. The company went banlerapt booguss they did act keep track of the money they pont. ia iene gE EEE EEL Cae Dictionary definition 15, The police pat up bartuades botwoon she runners and the spectators tokeon evaryone aie. ‘Your definition Dictionary definition 6, Ts procession of people an oars atthe President's funeral went on for miles, ‘Your dofnition sae dae ted EERE eECe en eeeEeEPEESSee 1. Ral hy were outmumiae he tens lms ey advance ‘Your dsfiaition Dictionary definition ae Tne aS Decemt 9, 1994 - April 3, 1992 (cont) Quostions: ‘What does lata Delleve sbout the war-in Desert 3991? ‘What makse Zeta feel ead whsn aho epouks t Srdjen at Chrstmes time? ‘Why doesnt Zinta often write in her dary while living at Sehorina? iow does March 5, 1002 monk turning point in Zlate' life in Serejve? ‘According to ats, why do the people of Sarajevo march in the ateets? ‘Wo sre tha blue helmets end why do they off hope to late? Why docs ata name her ary? ‘Why is Mite’ father upset whor be returns from Zenice? ‘questions for Discussion: 1 Thyou were to make up a holiday package for «child in the mide of a wer, whet ‘would you include? Why di you choose the items you chose? 2. Do your pareats try to hide oome family news or wold newo from you? Do {ik young prone owld be shielded from ages of inlazcs? 4, aula yo like to have ta aa fend? What quaitoe dos she posses: chat ‘ike end dislike? : a i 4. Do you think Zsa’ fthor should send is wie and daughter amay from Sarajevo? Writing Activity: Tnmegine you exo Zinta’ mother or father and write «diary entry furona of the seme ‘deja that Zleta desorbes.ipl 4, 1982 - May 7, 1982 (cont) 5 qpRIL 4, 1992 -MAY7, 1992 How o Zita end her family propare for the worst emergency? ‘Why does Zinta come to dppreciato tho colar in her building forthe est tims? “What darange dont he eling do oat ior? How did hs compare with other parte of the city? ert ea eee “How does Mata face th injuries and deaths of children her age? focabul Replace each undevlided ward or yase with & word from the Word Box ocular tnheempalel nme pongaticretien gas | tp Le Le LP we ioe ‘questions for Discussion: 1 Why do you thik the city of Sasajovo wae a prime tangt for selling? 2, lata thinks that war is inbuman and thatthe people are stronger than maz, Do you agroo or aisagres? a. Bryon oe shoe eve Sarit Do any shea ams unmeste ae eee aera i 1. ‘Though my lt brother loved t,clloet bags and play with thar Ihave alnsys found thom to be sfensivg sano ache saga soll hor stats that the bet way t9 overwone AED Fe et ety ou ninon fo playing an gee about to eden LE Lt i eeeceseeeeeeeeeeeeee 4h Bombe ave dangerous not only been of he explosion bt besa othe esubing bomb Beaman Literaxy Deviee: Dramatic Irony Desmatie ony @ device used mare often in plays or fins than in books, refers ta ca are fptuation sn mhich the rad or audlenoe sees a characters mistakos which the ‘hasacrer ie unable to oes, What isthe ony in ates wntey on Friday, March 6, 19927 4. The lst dog bocame intveasingly front as he grow more hungry ond tired. PLPLEV PEP Per 5. We were oo luungry that wo ate our dinner in ive minutes «5 “Try to del wth your problem instead of gving up and foling ere fe youre i Writing Accists: ‘Writ about a time hon an act of stare «political condi, or ay other tage igen ate yu peasly He how your i os cnet tis ‘Whom the eazthquake bit our town, all the glasses in our cabinet bok PE Ee aeseeaeeeeea oe Questions: i 1, Why cest Zata concentrate on ber bomewor? 12 Wha isn't laa going to eohool anymore? : fiend leave Sarajevo? ee i SK 2relLrolada Cw se Li Li Le ise eee ee PLL Lt LOLS ‘ante Day Name, Handout 12 ere iH ‘The Diarist's Audience {Re batr¢an be hone! sboutthemesivas td ner witout fou af artng aco of eppesting ‘SGU bial Hora: paced cep ae that der watng Saye ewer coe Scepter ad tos Ga readiness Sa alt Dineetlone Find thee etatmeets aout hiral or other that lata probaiy fade be aed thought Chat ober pc re st re atcoesta at ae ae soho ta aah at a pool ght ead ar diy st hee tata at Storements meant or ches to reat Diane usualy wot fr persnal safari, greatr ot 1 to form fhe pate tna What mocog cua wage toy tank a aed fo Siecor and inigoe oyou tea gained ow uPA, cata Leng Dt hpi, Yt ee TUL Ut - ut wm fom awssDay . a prmeny Danese tees Hanaost 18 — Horrible, Horrible pectin: Zits os he word “ne” ane operand one see ries ee Diseclong: sen an Disins s us ce Porta Word by sarong {pit bowing sesioon. 1 wate a iconary defison of hore: 2, tea eetrary dein of tree cum the nol ets fo 8, 1903 t June 29,190; Dung te en wecktie pce “ge as hore sod, trier Slo eee dove aa wae a fem of he Words “4 What oles wrda mag Zt use to deere eveta and fcings sing tie tee? ny do you tk ata see Roe ae atlas an over What he deeriag? Se ber felge? 2a es re ee i TLELIT EL ara Bi MAY 13, 1992 - JUNE 16, 1992 “ooabtary:Draw alice trom ench word onthe lt ite moening onthe nght. Then focguotar: Dan ie Sar oe acne heeowesatooe 1, rafaged a. cutoit asby surgery 2, ageressr Dy divided into party mutilatad fe alaughter 28, emputate : 4. and end gloomy; dospondent eae & person who flees 6 dismembered {gyetem of government led by 2 dictator 6, faosiom ‘Raving complete pover 1, deproesod & pet ou, ormatin haba Ss 1. My baby brother dia not reclize he was ruining my doll when ke 4, ‘The infetion wae eo serious thatthe doce was forced to, the patients log below the Eace. 2. Ons ar eantey was oarsmen theres ofr noghbors Iobkcing for another country to enter, ot a 4. When a haze army wish air powor and advanced weapons conquered stall ‘Svldan army, waa Foportee os atta Beam 5. Wosld War Tt ended, fn Tely and Germany, 6. Th euntey who fre the frst guns willbe ween 0 te oven Pikey aid not actully ctare tance. 1. Aa wosks wont by, andit seemed that the war would never end, Lbesame Questions: AL. Why cant Zata's motber go to work? 2. How does tho war affoct ata’ shocking? 1. How is Zlstas Uncle Beaco saved irom leg amputation? ZATAS ORY Hay 13, 1992 - June 18, 1992 (cont) |b. Why does Zata experience fevlings of Inelinces? ara tho day that Vaso Mickie Strost was bosbod wore than anyday ator to ats «Why does Zinta romain hopeful even os the City Mitarnity hospital burns to the god? 1 Why do Zeta and her family have a feast even though food is boooming eerce? 13. How do Tats and her neighbors learn bow the war is proereesing? Questions for Discussion: 4. Toes lata seers to haye a good understanding of the causes behind the was? Why oyu think thipss0? ‘2. How would your la change f you weve without talaphone service or electric power? How wld you fel if choot wate hut down for the rest.of the year? Do yo think {our fodinge vould change over Sse? 44. How do you thine you and the marabens of your family would rent to ving EORSS Gene of direc quatre? Do you know anyone who hao bad thie cexporenos? Writing Activity: ‘Tatas eartbrcken when the Olympie Zetre goos up in flames, White about the aoe ee gous emmunity which you nope wal ast, Tell wy yo ek the Fiiees cre important an waich one ie your favorite Ta NE i ARNT NBG abot t os JUNE 18, 1992 - AUGUST 5, 1992 ‘Noche Ares nwo icon eninge Dra ing on Yosn tS SUS alpen then ue he worden sions A in the blanks in the sentences below. an dune 18, 1982 - August 5, 1992 (cont) 65, How dooe Zeta spend er days? | 6. Why cant peopl ettond their fas fnerals? Questions for Discussion: 1. Do you tisk Zlate’s parents should bays explained the complestad plitizal DaEiceesthete daughter? Why co you think they haven? 2. Way do you think Zlata pies the people doing the ising? ‘5, Do ou think thet peorla mho have lived through «tragedy booome stones snaividoale? Literary Device: Symbotism ‘A symbolin literature isn object, person o event that represents an des or set of RSE Vibat might iete's apartment windows symbolize? ‘Wha: connection might exist borwoen Zlst’s window and her diary? ree B L anguish 2 . worthloas 8 punishment ‘ a bepe 6 calm 6 £ authoritative 1 entrapped 8 1 faeillar 4. Tho prisoners cheered whon the sldiere thom from jt 2 Onc the wells ran dy, everyone guarded is ow supply of 5. Aber being stckin an leatr fren hou the tity pated rep aede 4, Expecting _____ obedience from those wo worked for him, the ‘bom was surprised When a worker questioned his decision, 5, Aerbeing under constant attec, the population ft when ‘he shelling stopped, 4. My only for doing you a favor mill be your good opinion of mo, 17. Momories uf my childhood become more §, Thad strong feelings of ‘would never eee agai, ech yoo. ‘whan I relized how many fiands 1 Questions: 1. What happens t9Zlete'deounsry house and their esuntyy neighbors? 2, ‘Want heppens to Cicko? |. Way is Zina calling hase“ oil without acldhood”? 4 What immciate danger does Zetae athe fan when sho gue to work et et Tanne INE 3 Social Studies Connection: ‘Do some research about the Secusity Cone of the United Nations. Why war it Pett feet powes doos it hava? What desisions ae it made about Bosnia: Herzegovina? Writing Activity: rte about time when you lost» good fiend dus to distanco, ness, death o 9 ‘cstual Slapute ll shot the reasons ‘cr your separation from one enother snd Rescibe your feclings st tho me sae gee StS Tannen He.mer LATA DIARY AUGUST 7, 1992 - OCTOBER 1, 1802 reaulary: Analogies re equstion in wich the fis pai of wordeha he sane Fea ee iced put of worde or exami: JOYOUS 8 0 NAD ep FRLENDLY ‘UTS Guidi Saupe frre ae gopetn Cov te bet ors = Sond esto compote ek cf the exsist WORD BOX boasted collage Thusaton ——Teotea [QRNUINE isto DIAMOND as is to RHINESTONE. ASSOCIATES is io ‘es MARTYRS is to VICTIMS. DISMAL isto CHEERFUL as st» CONTENT. 1 2 3. 4. SOLVE is to PROBLEM a8 is to OONFLICT, 6. 6 BOBBED isto (a3 PLACED isto SITUATED. BRAGGED is to ‘ns INSPECTED is to SCRUTINIZED. ‘Way doce ata ave to help her mother carry water to the apartment? ‘Why ie lata exsted sbout eumnmer school? ‘Why ace the horacrs cf wer evan mare cbvious to Zinta ater Sentexsber 16? ‘Wet aro Ziata’s impressions of her towa wien she i allowed to ces the brides? ‘ow does Bata’ father get power when the battens ran out? ‘Why does Zata fee sclatad in Saraiors? ‘question for Discussion: Wat do you think would be more wansrving ~ to Live Uouh conatent haere of Fae tise parod of te ox eporacic doling over an extended pti of ‘ine no Zata din Sasejevo? Writing Activities: 4. Write shout atime in your life when you felt as though pople werent tening 10 ‘you wen you were in trouble 12, Waite about « timo whon yi rerumed to place that bad changed greatly since Sosesan it last. Dostre tag changes end tell how they effected you ava busy OCTOBER 4, 1992 - NOVEMBER 29, 1992 ‘Vocabulays: Dra ane tm cach word onthe eft tit definition on ther ‘Hoos uve tie munberd’nord lis anion te soences aon 1. confide . reoounting 2, reciting , something notably foolish 8 occupied concentrate one's efforts 4 specialize A, prolonged high pitenod ory 5: idiocy e dizcted 4, conducted 1 tii secret 4, whine took or held posseasion 4, condemned 1, doomed 1. Tame ay mothe wa serious when se sald hati pare ‘to play with matches, Peereaeeee 2, When the fan belt in our oar broke it mde « horsiblepiceeing 2, Hider’ exmy ‘much of Burope while they spread destruction 4 Thaw many fronds, but thre is only one true frond in whom I can always 5. Cindorola was convinood that ehe was Ther wicked stepsister wotl her pinoe Game along the dum cub that xy ies andT erent, me spt a Jat of tne each othere’ plays. ce ae 1 Tygamed at a he mas, ontet tun ea to alife of bering the entize symphony 8 Trom the tie he wap e young boy my father knew that he wan in cldvons medicine brsueioeeie Questions: 1. What ar nef ihe emergency measures Zsa fey adopts a thy ritiou voliable ga, ater o actly? eae 3. Why does Zlata risk going into the "Wangerous” room? 3. What goed news does Zlats reesivo fom ber teachers? 4. Why doce Zlata think the young of Sarajovo would have run politics bet ra doe Zit politics better than TERING HN. 7% TaRNNe oNSINE 6October 4, 1802 - November 22, 1892 (cont) questions for Disoussion: 4. Weyou ksep a diy, would you want it publises? 4 How does Zeta fo! about those negotiating for poaos? Whet clues lead yeu bo {hove eoncusions? ; 44. Why do jon think the United Nations wonid want to publish a child's diary? dL. Do you think lata and her mother should go to Helland? Literary Devi: Chithenger “phanger in terature aden botomed rm ey eral lng The ston ‘ianger in eric, eaaragng te ences to oes te Dat ee nen Diducagr a tan sna tee Monday, November 2 002 eng? ee ‘What do you think ie about to hnrpen? genes oo Social Studies Connection: stan ct Bossa Do you 1, Mla does ot kaon whith of or ends is Sabin Cr ‘aca doe. ka raf hs poten ge clans? Makes cay har wth och ee a bacon Doo ainganbe faces mere rr Ser fodngs abot thr? Why er Why aot : oe bet unt of he Jemison Cantar reminde st of mrss boat Be pesos tanned oct why ita males is companion ° Weetng Activity: © Waite about « time when you had 2 ssove fo another city orto another past ofa, “What dud you miss mos? Why did sou move? NING NE # zuates bury DECEMBER 2, 1992 - JANUARY 6, 1993 ‘Vocabulary: Uso the context to fizure put ihe mening of the underlined wordin ‘echof tee fllowing sentences. Cale te ltter a tho word or phrase you Cows, 1. While wating in «dangerous neighborhood, I removed my gold pendant from the hain around ry mock. ae collar , hanging omament c. largest airing 2. Ono could not have imagined the dastrustion and grief tho firs eaused in the ell ‘aa. a Seitetion melancholy © mui A. contentment 8, All f tho pervonnel left the ofle to avoid being injured by the storm. equipment food , childven employees 4, ‘The young caren quickly scattered when tho town bully arvived et tho park. gathered be. dispersed hia stood up 5. was certainly oot going to go ssiling with Bob again after what had happened the previous yee. following leap fisad 2 last Questions: 4. What does ata think is mnssing from her bithacy celebration? 2. Why i Bravo eaddened oven though be manages to escape fom tes? 3. Why dses Zlate’s piano teacher have diliulty teaching? 4. Why docont Mata gota Christmas present at the United Nations patty? 5, In what wage dose Zlata notog that the war has changed her parents? 6. Why doss 2lata think the poople cf Sarajevo are ringing inthe new yess? ow are Zlta and her family surviving the sla? aN EINE =a December 3, 1992 - January 6, 1993 (cont) Literary Device: Sensory Langasge Weitere sometimes use language that appeal to ths senses tomas their writing Weta a Rereed toe Jounal exlriee fom Decerber 8, 1992 Usrough January 8, ‘pore vi fhe chart below, show how Zints used language to evoke the senses of si, dou, taste, (ouch, and smell Oe EE marae ouny JANUARY 8, 1993 - MARCH 27, 1993 oesnlary: Us the node i th Word Bx andthe cus low comes ie croseterd puzzle WORD Box enset Sry Deals ae lugging “ ; ay ee f ‘priority. | eet a I ele ree : Sette wae touch, pee [See eee ne eee eee eee ‘Writing Activities: : ‘ 1. Weite about the New Yeur’s resolutions you made last Did you keep them? Did ee Wecgabemin Sos bSciest Wil you eke any ths yor? What wie be 2. ighly esteemed or cherished 12, Use sensory details of sight, sound, taste, touch, ‘and emélll to describe a soane that | 4 astonishing ‘is familiar to you. f 5. act of remaining active: 6. edgy ; ‘Down | 1 to whiner pdt 2. suena ras or ge 5. thon mo ark er ed i 7. carrying iaboriously cee wh emerson lang nts ame ‘TSARNING LINES INC. a ‘LEARNING LINKS INC,“January 8, 1998 - March 27, 1993 (cont) Questions: ‘Why ie iota affctéd by the murder ofthe Viee-Pretsien? 2 ‘Wat naw pxpooe do sleds serve in Sarujvo in the winter of 19987 Why doesn’ ata tal Mimmy about the war anymace? ‘Wy dott lets and her fomaily mew leave Sarajevo? ‘Wg is Zlata worzied sbouther pe, Cicko? Why ian Zata choorod bythe coming of spring in 1988? ‘Why is Zata proud after her visit withthe two French journelisa? ‘Questions for Discussion! 1 Why do. you think Zinta doubis hrs wl be postive reli from negations Snug shoe warring ses” ed nn 2, Ta what ways do you think tho war is stzaling late's childhood? ‘Writing Activity: ‘aia hag mixed foolings about growing older because she feels ber ehildhoed has bees, ‘Bolen, Wilte about apy suixed feelings ou havo about growing dlder and whether you {hing any yoars have been stolen oma your owa childhood. NCS a Le Le Le Lee Leer ee ‘law's Diy a aaeeaeaeEEEE Coes Des Saneost 17 7 ‘The Struggle to Survive issetons: Mor! stares and nove Sates aft cr stra, In erste, 261 Wh, here Ee dilrenetypea of conte + pessoa versus peso + person vemus eh + person versus sett 1 pean terms nature + person veroue fate tn Zam's Davy the sbvioe etagge i fer phystal eucvalip a wartor ety. Howerse, there [aie ihe: less soious sends Lit te Sagas Zam ced deny the 7p of cafiet ‘on dae nites, serweate Eos Review the pe of eee. Vnat pe of conflt do you tak he otntral sewage ats (Derg? le het/cugpe tore Yorn fettin ersail or externa Gros ose ores?APRIL. 5, 1993 - MAY 17, 1999 ‘Yooabulary: Draw alin from cach word in column A tite antonyre in eum B, ‘Thesuse dhe words in column At fli the blanks in the ssatouces below. A He B 2 expel a stingy 2, tragedy, b, ragrance 5. generous comedy 4. stone @ dispersing 5 uddling invite 2. The terrible informed us thot 9 dhunk was meer our MAY 20, 1993 -JULY 47, 1993 Vocabulary: Uz the contaxsto determine the meening of the underline? word sees afta fobping sentences, Compere our definition with oxe 3ou finds ft dictonasy. 1, canary might ssem ansemous io an ax, Your definition Dictionary definition pee 2, Having the sounds af gunfire getting loader, the townapeops fared they were 00 ‘he venge of war (fa aetadiben ee eeeeee ey carat yi slonae ear =e Ca sees seeeeeaesee- eee 2. The los of or home and all our poosesions we ou farily couid not endure, |. Ityou donot pay your ren, you wil face eviction frm your apartment % together around the campfire, we managed t stay warm do “Your definition so satin Het Diedonmy dofintion 4, Ths taacher threatened to any seadent who did nob behave acca 14 As peat ofthe bosk promotion plan, the author appeared ot television tll hows 5. Thy ae gve enn hed ass thsty Se Dictionary definition Questions: ‘Why dose leks death seem tke a ate? 1, When thay were zouited« pair ofdantica rin who mere separate et brth tee eae eee att DRONES SU SSE SES Sarees, 2. Why does Zata compare Sarajowo to Laban? 8, How does Sarajevo desl wit its refugee population? oe 4, Why doesnt Ziata think the politsiang isten to ordinary people? Dictionary definition 5. Why does the abundant mavket in Sarajevo anger Zlate? ‘Question for Diseusston: Questions: 1 what ways dose Zist esd an ornary feds the esést of extratinary 4. Why is Zava paricularly depresend on May 81,1998? clroumsinnees? 2. Way can't fata keop the puppy? 18. Why is Zlatats fet book promotion canceled? Weiting Activies ‘4. Whyis Zinta o sad winen Nedo eaves? Tagine you are a fiend of Zata and you have bean ale to moove away fom the war Why dons Zata cherish Letzers om fiend? in Sarsoro. ite aft to chocr ho hor get trough the war fon eer tanta eeeede cea 6. Why is Zata a0 pleased when tho book promotion finally ours? TNO LEN. 3 NONE = Loe ee e May 20, 1993 - July 47, 4993 (cont) i ‘| Questions for Discussion: 4, Do you think Zlste's perents should have fou a way for thai dnsghter to Keep 5 She PUPPY? i JULY 28, 1998 - AUGUST 27,1993 i a ear etesd Tat epenngdeyrnion or do eu thskeondseonctwar | | \ | Vocabulary: Use she concerto halp zou gure oxt the meaning ofthe under Yocgbrlary: ef the iolumag stance, Then compere yor defestion ith dictionary deities. 1. 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Onco a vascine was found, people no longe fered an ademie of plo a ‘Your definition Deine con i Writing Activity: ‘Aaifyoa were Tata, write an answer to one of the letters se reeived and ehared ix ‘har daly 10, 1098 cary entry ‘érank a cup oft inthe hone of suppressing my cowsh, ‘Your definition wT Disionary definition —_ — c Questions: 1, Why's Hate clebrite? 2. Tu hat way o Zeta stil victim of war despite heroes? 2, Why doesnt lata enjoy the comparion thats made bebreen her exe ARDS Fran? Fane LINAS IN. ea = POLO be 5 r TENG LSD,Ladle CULL Lis ibeetaebncs marae puny Suly 28, 1903 - August 27, 1993 (cont) 4. Hor does Zita fool about Sarajevo possibly beouming a demilitarized sone? 5. Wy ov ta aay ation of Nate ating tations Questions for Discus 1 Why do you think ata was chason as Ypeon ofthe week" by ABC News? 12, Why do you think Zata’s co wptet about the death offer pets when there sre people dying in Sezwtewo! 7 13, Why do you thine Zaza end her family and neighbors bed ex imitation wedding for Nolo and Amna? Literary Devices: 1 Spmboliom —Reroad Zata's Aaty entry of July 23 and tll whet you think the sandle symbolizes Ege Eee Resse v PEPE ses SEVEEEECEEEEE eee EeLELESee eee eee ML Allusion —An allusion ie «reference to a forous historic, mythological, ‘eligi, or literary person or event, Ror examsle: ‘Some poople compare ma with Anne Frank. That fighters me, ‘Mimsy dent want to ae ber fate. iw does this allurion a€d drama tothe stay? Writing Activity: Imagine that you ave the TV roportar from ABC News, Write the sip fom You Sing wih it, Wht guns ond yoo? What 27 ak Zine wd = gE £ SEPTEMBER 2, 1993 - OCTOBER 17, 1993, EPILOGUE -Yooabulary: Read exch group of words, Grose cut tho word thet doesnot blong with MORRIE Baa th line balow fhe words oll now the remnining words are ake a 5 fate blot 4. destiny ‘Tece words are elke Because », smashed 2, destroyed 4, domelisied Snap gap ay oe gaa dusts F ep eeee ER daadapontoee Dinaaaaoe 8, a, added b, taken away onviched a. exhancea ‘Those words are sls becouse 4, & dodining », deteriorating 6, fsereasina ‘These words are alike because stopping a, ending Ips da gos Eos bonged aEsEEIEE Cts SJeREoeeCeeCee enero 8, @, remained ce deserted ‘Thasa words ae alike because indefinite 2 a, creted 4. impatiog 5. 9. consing ». continuing . sbandoned a. forsaken Questions: ‘Why oes Zeta take « brick tom wat had bees the od SazajovoMibrany? ‘het does Zlate think is worse than tho loc of electricity, ges and water? In Soplembor 1989, how dose Zats's education sufer because ofthe wat? Why dons Zinta cal Sarajevo a “dead city”? Acoording to Meta, how have her parents been affected bythe war? ‘Wout does Zlata mecn when ahe wishes Mizar “a good journey into tho wont"? ‘Wy dose Ista have mized feelings about leaving Sarsjovo? spree ee ‘Questions for Discussion: 1. Do you think Zlate ond er family would have oft Sarejevo if ex book enc ‘bear published? 2, Do you thin there wi be any other important storie to emerge fom the war in Bosnia: Herzegovina? TNE a ERNNGTINS INGet La ay 2UATAs ouRY Severe eeeeeeeeeC Se sCeCeCecceee eee cece ‘September 2, 1983 - October 17, 1993, Epilogue (cont,) 8. What political purpose a lae's book have? 4. Doyou think Zeta will retuen to Sarajevo someday’? Literary Devices: 1. Alfaion — Why does ata allude to Tearus in the flowing passoac? ‘Sometimes T with Thad rings oo [could fy aw from tis hell ‘Lie Tears. we SpeSEECee SETS 1, Rtended Metaphor —Rapead Zlotas diary outry of Thursday, May 20, 1988. Why lose Ziasa use the ttaphor af circle to describe her Ife? SpSGpeeE HL gbreELteLeeeLteaneae CE CRESS teseegeeee Cee bo “ni CLOZE ACTIVITY ‘the felling excorpta taken ftom the Thursday, September 2, 1998 ary eatry ‘Bond It durough comsplotaly and then go bac and Lin the blank spaces wth words {Eats Wn you ave ited you may compare our agar tat “Alexandra (tho eportor frm Le Figaro) came, She ame to say goodbye and 2 fw more photos, ve grows vey. 2 efharsadin ‘hese few meetings S become ra ends She wes in Master, A shots very ad. Se says Mastrlokss 5 Infact dovent exist axymore. Such hoautifel town andit den’ exist anymore as very upset by whet she ew Do you think the side is an effective extended metaphor? 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