A Thousand Splendid Suns 12CP

By Khaled Hosseini Waldrup

Reading Calendar
Oct. 6
Afghanistan Fact
Booklet
HW: Fact
Booklet
7
Kabul Poem
Reading Calendar
Reading Time
HW: (p.1-36)
8
Discussion leader:
Ms. Waldrup

HW: (p.37-61)
9
Discussion leaders:


HW: (p.62-85)
10
Socratic Seminar


HW: (p.86-104)
13
Discussion leaders:


HW: part 1
discussion
reflection
14
Part 1 Test
Writing lesson

HW: Read
(p.107-140)
15
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.141-172)
Half-day 16
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.173-195)
17
Socratic Seminar



20
Discussion leaders:


HW: part 2
discussion
reflection
21
Part 2 Test
Writing lesson

HW: Read
(p.199-220)
22
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.221-250)
23
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.251-272)
24
Socratic Seminar


HW: Read
(p.273-301)
27
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.302-329)
28
Discussion leaders:


HW: Read
(p.330-371)
29
Discussion leaders:


HW: part 3
discussion
reflection
30
Part 3 Test
Writing lesson

HW: Read
(p.375-415)
31
No school /End of 1
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quarter


Nov. 3
Discussion leaders:


4
Discussion leader:
Ms. Waldrup

HW: part 4/all
discussion
reflection
5
Part 4 Test
Writing lesson
6
Essay
Brainstorming
HW: Essay Due
Monday
7
Socratic Seminar


**Plan accordingly. You may read ahead, but do not spoil the plot for others.**
*Use the study guides and write chapter summaries to increase your understanding of the novel.
(Chapter summary tip: as you read, stop after each chapter and write a two sentence summary.)*


A Thousand Splendid Suns 12CP
By Khaled Hosseini Waldrup
Assessments:
Fact booklet 35 points
Part Tests (4 total) 25 each
Weekly Random Reading Check Quizzes 10 each
Leading Discussion 15 points
Discussion Reflection (4 total) 10 each
Essay 100 points
Socratic Seminars 15 each


Fill in the following character chart to assist your understanding of the novel.
Mariam

Jalil

Nana

Mullah Faizullah

Rasheed

Fariba

Hakim

Laila

Hasina/Gita

Ahmad/Noor

Tariq

Aziza

A Thousand Splendid Suns 12CP
By Khaled Hosseini Waldrup
Zalmai


Essay Prompts:
1. Compare and contrast the impact of education and upbringing on the characters of Mariam and Laila. How
does this background shape who they are?
2. How does Nanas saying Women like us. We endure. Its all we have resonate throughout the novel?
Does this saying hold true throughout the story?
3. The phrase a thousand splendid suns, from the poem by Saib-e-Tabrizi, appears a couple of times in the
novel. What is the thematic significance of this phrase? Why is it a fitting title for the novel?
4. In addition to Mariam and Lailas resilience, the resilience of the Afghani people is referenced. What does
this novel teach about the resilience of the human spirit?
5. Choose your own focus, approved by Ms. Waldrup.