1) Silent Reading
2) Discussion and next journal topic
Why should we care about the story of Hassan and Amir?
Why should we ask tough questions like "How do we know what is wrong?" (as we did yesterday)
Why should we really assess what it is that we believe?
- Beliefs are a huge part of who we are as a person.. So if you want to be something more than a second hand self who mindlessly repeats the opinions of other people, you need to make sure your beliefs and opinion are genuinely your own.
- Beliefs matter because they affect your ACTIONS, and in some cases, beliefs can literally be a matter of life and death. An example: if you really think that calling someone "gay" or "LG" or whatever.... if you believe that is okay and you are the last person to speak to someone who is suicidal and you use one of these slurs, then your beliefs are having an impact. An everyday hero knows this and takes the higher road.
Journal Topic: Do you think we should respect the beliefs of a racist (like Assef) or a sexist? Name some examples of beliefs that are both misguided and dangerous (many are coming our way in The Kite Runner).
Review: Chapter 8 - best lines overview...everyone pick one... write on board
Read: Chapter 9
Tomorrow: Ch 1-9 Quiz - A few MC and one short paragraph response.
Time to write: You should have four or five journal entries done by now. I will do a homework check on Monday. Those who have nothing done in their journal will have to go to homework club or stay afterschool with me.
