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I. With a partner, research the information below.

Where is it located? What are the regions in

Afghanistan? Write about the system of
government, languages and economy.

The wars in Afghanistan - Research to find out

more about the wars and the effect of the wars
on the country.

How the Taliban operates in Afghanistan and the

negative effects of its operations in the lives of
the people.

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II. Match the words with the correct pictures below.

A D

B E

C F

1. Burqa: ……………… 2. Chador: ……………… 3. Karachi: ………………

4. Pakul: ……………… 5. Shalwar kameez: ………… 6. Toshak: ………………

Agriculture is the main source

of income for Afghans. Afghanistan
is also rich in natural resources like
natural gas and oil.

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 Chapter 1 - Vocabulary
A. Write the definition and sentence of each of the words below.

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B. Vocabulary Review
I. Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using the words in bold.

1. What are some things people rely on for happiness?

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2. Who are you most fond of? Why?

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3. When was the last time you saw someone sobbing? Why were they sobbing?

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4. Name one ornament people put up on their Christmas tree.

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C. Fill in the gaps below using the vocab words learnt in chapter 1. The definitions are given to you
in parenthesis. You may need to change the form of some words.

1. Rachel gave me a …………….……………….… answer about attending the party on Saturday.

(sure or certain; unlikely to change)

2. The school …………….……………….… any use of electronic devices during the exam last week.
(to order somebody not to do something; to order that something must not be done)

3. After the earthquake, the streets were covered in …………….……………….… from collapsed buildings.
(broken stones, etc. from a building or wall that has been destroyed or damaged)

4. The villagers had to …………….……………….… their homes when the forest fire rapidly approached,
seeking refuge in a nearby shelter.
(to leave a person or place very quickly, especially because you are afraid of possible danger)

5. The family gathers every Sunday for a …………….……………….… ceremony at their local church.
(something connected to religion)

6. The city council issued a …………….……………….… to ban the use of plastic bags in an effort to reduce
environmental impact. (an official order or decision issued by a legal authority, such as a court or
government, often carrying the force of law)

Chapter 1 - Reading

Read chapter 1 and answer the following questions.

1. What is the type of narration used in this story? What is one advantage and disadvantage of
this point of view?
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2. MAKING INFERENCE - Why is Parvana so scared of letting people around her know that she can
read as well as her father? What do you think will happen if she lets them? Connect your response
to the setting of the story and use textual evidence from the book to support your answer.
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8. How did Parvana describe the years in Afghanistan pre-war and post-war? How did the war
negatively affect Afghanistan? Write down the effect on Parvana’s family as well as her whole
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Afghanistan celebrates its

Independence on August 19th from
Britain. It wasn’t actually part of the
British Colony. However, they went into war
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A. Write the definition and sentence of each of the words below.

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WORD SYNONYM ANTONYM

HAUL (V)

SUPERIOR (ADJ)

GRUMBLE (V)

INTRICATE (ADJ)

STUCK-UP (ADJ)

IMITATE (V)

COMPARTMENT (N)

COLLAPSE (V)

The people of Afghanistan is

called Afghans and not Afghanis,
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D. Vocabulary Review
Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using the words in bold.

1. What makes you grumble sometimes? Why?

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2. What would you use a broom for?

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Chapter 2 - Reading

I. Read chapter 2 and answer the following questions.

1. Describe the difference between Nooria and Parvana in terms of physical appearances.
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8. MAKING CONNECTIONS – How long has it been since the mother and children, except for
Parvana, have been outside the house? Imagine you were not allowed to leave your home. How do
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9. RESEARCH - ‘‘You are all inheritors of the courage of Malali.’’ (page 29) Who is Malali? Why was
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12. CRITICAL THINKING - Why do you think books are so important to the family? What do they
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14. Imagine Kabul, before and after the war. Here are images to show you the destruction in this
city.

Describe what Kabul was like after the war. Use the description at the bottom of page 16 to guide
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Chapters 3 and 4 - Vocabulary

A. Write the definition and sentence of each of the words below.

1. HUNCH OVER (V)

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Afghanistan stands as the only

country in the world where girls over the
age of 12 are banned from receiving
education without any justified reason

B. Complete the table below. You may use an online thesaurus for the answers. You can also add
in new words you have learnt from the book.

WORD SYNONYM ANTONYM

PERMITTED (V)

PEDDLER (N)

SNATCH (V)

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GRUMPY (ADJ)

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 Buzkashi is Afghanistan’s national game.
Players in two teams try to catch a goat
while riding a horse. This game is being
played for centuries and is a tough spot.

C. Vocabulary Review
I. Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using the words in bold.

1. What are some things people rely on for happiness?

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II. Fill in the gaps below using the vocab words learnt in chapter 3 and 4. The definitions are given
to you in parenthesis. You may need to change the form of some words.

1. The …………….……………….… set up his stall at the market and displayed his handmade jewellery.
(a person who travels from place to place selling goods or offering services, often on the street or
door-to-door)

2. The old man …………….……………….… his cane as he walked slowly down the street.
(to bend the upper part of your body forward and downward, typically due to discomfort or
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(to pass the tongue over a surface or object, typically to taste or moisten it)

4. The teacher …………….……………….… the students to work in groups for the project.
(to allow or give permission for something to happen)

5. He …………….……………….… the last cookie from the plate before his siblings could reach it.
(to grab or seize something quickly and forcefully)

Chapters 3 and 4 - Reading

Read chapters 3 and 4 and answer the following questions.

1. PREDICT WITH REASONS - What do you think will happen to Parvana’s family now that her father
has been taken away? What do you think happened to him? Support with textual evidence from the
book.
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3. Name 4 challenges Parvana’s family faced after her father was taken away? How did they overcome
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4. CRITICAL THINKING /EXPRESSING OPINION - On page 45, Parvana’s father makes the statement,
‘‘We are Afghans. This is our home. If all the educated people leave, who will rebuild the country?’’
If you were put in this situation and could choose to leave and be safe or risk your life to protect your
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7. CHARACTER ANALYSIS - What character strengths have Parvana shown in the novel so far?
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9. MAKING CONNECTIONS – ‘’Everybody leans on everybody in this family’’(page 48). What does
Parvana mean by this? Would you say this is true in your family? How could you be a better support
for your family and/ or friends?

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11. Compare and contrast Parvana’s life with YOUR life based on details from the story. How are you
the same and how are you different? Write in the four sections below.

EDUCATION GENDER ROLES

SETTINGS FAMILY

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 Chapters 5 and 6 - Vocabulary

A. Write the definition and sentence of each of the words below.

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The world’s two largest

Buddha statues once stood in
Afghanistan. However, they were
destroyed by the Taliban in 2001.
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B. Vocabulary Review
I. Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using the words in bold.
1. What makes you dizzy? Why?

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II. Fill in the gaps below using the vocab words learnt in chapter 5 and 6. The definitions are given
to you in parenthesis. You may need to change the form of some words.

1. Waiting for her to arrive felt like a/an …………….……………….…. (infinite or unending time)

2. The shy child tended to …………….……………….…. when asked to speak in front of the class.
(to speak with involuntary pauses or repetitions, typically as a result of nervousness, speech
impediment, or uncertainty)

3. Looking down from the top of the tall building made him feel …………….……………….….
(having a sensation of spinning and being about to fall)

4. "Congratulations!" they …………….……………….… as the couple announced their engagement.

(to cry out suddenly or loudly, especially in surprise, anger, or pain)

5. The children …………….……………….… in all directions when the teacher blew the whistle.
(to throw or distribute (things) over an area, often in a random or disorganised way)

6. She gave him a …………….……………….… handshake to convey her confidence.

(strongly held or determined; not easily changed)

7. Due to unforeseen …………….……………….…, the event had to be postponed.

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 Chapters 5 and 6 - Reading

I. Read chapters 5 and 6 and answer the following questions.

1. SEQUENCE OF MAIN EVENTS - What happened when Parvana went to the market to get food for
her family? Write 4 events that happened below.
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2. CHARACTERISATION - How do the events in this chapter make us know more about Parvana’s
character? How would you describe Parvana from these events? Support with textual evidence from
the book.
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3. MAKING INFERENCE - How do you think Mrs Weera will help Parvana’s family? Explain your
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5. MAKING CONNECTION - How did Parvana feel when her mother started cutting her hair? If you
were Parvana, how would you have felt and why?
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 UNDERSTANDING A CHARACTER

10. Parvana’s mother: ‘HOW I FELT SEEING

PARVANA WEARING HOSSAIN’S CLOTHES’

A) As Parvana’s mother, I had a lot of feelings

when I saw Parvana with her hair cut and
wearing Hossain’s clothes. What did I do? Why
do you think I felt this way?

HOW DID I REACT? MY ACTIONS

B) Why do you think I reacted that way? Explain below and include my thoughts and feelings.

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11. Parvana and her family are really going through very trying times. Though young, Parvana is
staying strong for the sake of her mother and siblings. Despite that, there is a notable tension
between Parvana and Nooria.

Imagine you got to write a letter to Parvana at this time of the story. What would you write to her
about? What do you think of her struggles and hardships? What kind of advice would you give her?
Write your letter below.

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 Chapters 7 and 8 - Vocabulary

A. Write the definition and sentence of each of the words below.

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B. Vocabulary Review
I. Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES using the words in bold.
1. What causes one to tremble?

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3. Have you ever been in a situation where you needed an escort for safety reasons? If so, what
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II. Fill in the gaps below using the vocab words learnt in chapter 7 and 8. The definitions are given
to you in parenthesis. You may need to change the form of some words.

1. With a …………….……………….… of horror, she realised she had left her passport at home just as they
were about to board the plane.
(a sudden intake of breath, typically in response to surprise, shock, or pain)

2. The baby's …………….……………….… skin needed to be protected from the harsh sun with sunscreen.
(soft or delicate)

3. The toys …………….……………….… across the living room floor, evidence of the children's playtime.
(to spread out over a large area in an untidy or irregular manner)

4. The letter had been folded so many times that it was now covered in deep …………….……………….….
(lines or wrinkles formed in fabric or paper when it is folded or crushed)

5. …………….……………….… to traffic laws is essential for maintaining order and safety on the roads.
(compliance with someone's wishes or orders)

6. After considering the job offer, she decided to make a …………….……………….… requesting a higher
salary. (an offer made in response to a previous offer, often proposing different terms.)

Chapters 7 and 8 - Reading

I. Read chapters 7 and 8 and answer the following questions.

A. MAIN EVENTS - What were some events that happened when Parvana went to the market to
earn money by reading letters just like what her father used to do? Write 4 main events that
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2. VISUALISATION - Draw the 4 events you wrote above in the chart below.

EVENT 1 EVENT 2

EVENT 3 EVENT 4

3. CRITICAL THINKING /EXPRESSING OPINION - Why do you think Parvana was surprised by the
weeping Talib? What does this tell us about human relationships? Were you surprised by the
display of emotions of the Talib? Why?

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4. CRITICAL THINKING /EXPRESSING OPINION - Why did Mrs Weera come to live with Parvana’s
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5. VISUALISATION - Draw 3 events that happened after Parvana cut her hair and started to dress like
Hossain. Make sure they are in sequence.

6. ‘’People are released from prison sometimes. Don’t give up hope.’’

Who made the above statement? What had happened before this person made the statement?
How did this statement give Parvana hope? Why?

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faced the boy who tripped and spilled tea cups on her mat? Why do you think this boy was put in
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