ELL 3

Thanks everyone who was able to submit their work so far. If you haven't - please check your portal website. Log in and upload the items I mentioned in my previous post.

So - it's time for things to get rolling. Here's what we're going to do.

1. We're going to read The Breadwinner. You can find it on this website. Click on the link "TEXTS" at the top, then under the heading ELL3, you will find the novel.
2. Read Chapter 1 and 2, and do the questions below. Submit them to jrogers@sd38.bc.ca before Wednesday, May 6.

Keep in mind that this story takes place while the Taliban was occupying Afghanistan. That means it was a pretty difficult country to live in. Women were not treated the same as men, and soldiers were everywhere making sure that their rules were followed. It's a much safer place now than it was then.

Answer these questions for the first two chapters and email me your responses by May 6:

1. Chapter 1 introduces us to the world of The Breadwinner. What kind of life does Parvana live?
2. What kind of place does Parvana's family live in?
3. What disability does Parvana's father have?
4. What happened at the end of chapter 2 that changed Parvana's family?
5. Why did this happen?
6. Predict what kinds of new problems will this create for the family.
7. Who is Hossain, and what happened to him?