PPT-Socratic Seminar The Kite Runner

Chapters 111 Why is it so important to tell this story in a flashback How does Amir foreshadow events to come later in the novel in the first few chapters How do Alis deformities contrast with his character. English Dept. Chair at SRHS. Instruct 9. th. – 12. th. grade students. M.F.A. in Creative Writing from ASU. 1st Encountered . Socratic Seminar . in Action in 2001. Employ Socratic Seminar on a daily basis; in some classes more than others…. Month . bulletin . board. Candice Lawton. Resident Assistant . University of Tennessee Knoxville. Notes from author. The picture . is of my "National Kite Month" bulletin board. At the top of the bulletin board it says "Go Against the Wind. Fly a Kite!" in case you can't see because of the glare. The writing on the kites comes from the National Kite Month website . By James . Dashner. James . Dashner. Biography. James . Dashner. was born and raised in a small town in Georgia. His love of books and writing made him dream of being an author someday, and he still can’t believe his dream has come true. He is the author of the . and. “A Poison Tree”Comparisons of Literary Elements: Motif, Symbolism, and Imagery. Katie Machinchick. English 10 (1). Comparative Literature Presentation. 10/22/13. Summary of. . The Kite Runner. Ethics. Definition: the rules of conduct for a particular class of human actions. What kinds of . actions. are right or wrong in particular circumstances?. Do you put your life at risk for the sake of others?.  . A. – Shared Fixed Target.  . B. . – Broad Target Topic . C. . – Narrowed Target Topic . D. . Bull’s-Eye. Using Socratic Seminar to . Discuss Literature. Goals for Today. Become familiar with the format of Socratic Seminar. Seminars. What is a Socratic Seminar?. A Socratic seminar is a way of teaching founded by the Greek philosopher Socrates. . Socrates believed that:. students learn best by asking questions. . It is the teacher’s job to moderate the discussion instead of leading the discussion.. 2016-2017 . RULE CHANGES. Obstruction Definition. 1.36 . D. efensive team member impedes the progress of a runner unless the fielder….is . IN THE ACT OF CATCHING. a thrown ball. Intentional or unintentional….. Introduction to all set prompts. Amir . and Hassan represent the divisions in Afghan society and how this dichotomy affects the direction of their lives. Discuss. A ‘discuss’ type of prompt . is best tackled as a debate . ‘Powerfully poignant, this is a book not to be missed ... If there is one WWI story you read this year to commemorate the centenary, let it be this one!’. Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher & #. The Kite Runner and “A Poison Tree”Comparisons of Literary Elements: Motif, Symbolism, and Imagery Katie Machinchick English 10 (1) Comparative Literature Presentation 10/22/13 Summary of The Kite Runner Physical and Emotional Scars. Which has been more difficult for Amir to overcome, his physical or emotional scars?. How has Amir’s identity changed?. What predictions can be made for the conclusion of the novel?. PARALLEL STRUCTURE IN . THE KITE RUNNER. . INCIDENT. EXAMPLE #1. EXAMPLE #2. 1) One-eyed . Assef. Hassan is great with the sling shot and uses it to defend Amir; he threatened to make . Assef. “one-eyed” is he didn’t back off (. http://www.gkites.com/howtofly/sl - htf.html http://www.aka.kite.org/resources/educational - resources What could be more fun than a wide open field, a warm breeze, and a dancing kite? For young flie