How would you feel if you were Koly? What specific detail from the story made you feel that way? Answer the questions AND respond to at least ONE classmate's comment as well.
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How do you think Koly’s life will be after Chandra marries? Will Sass be nicer to Koly? Why do you think this? How is Koly like a caged bird?
1. What would you do if you were Koly? Predict what Koly will do next now that she has been abandoned and is homeless.
2. Research homelessness in India and in the US....What are the facts? Cite your evidence. Why do you think Koly was interested in making the stray dog her pet in chapter 6? What significant role does the dog play in Koly's life? (remember to comment and then respond to a classmate's comment.)
Maa Kamala gave Koly the advice to not go to the party, but she disobeys and she is almost _________. Have you ever been given advice that you didn’t listen to? What consequences did you face? What did you learn from the experience?
Why is this book called Homeless Bird? Cite an example of bird imagery in the book and explain how Koly is like a “homeless” bird.
Check out the following site to learn more about the poet who inspired Gloria Whelan's book, Homeless Bird.
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1. Did you watch the documentary on Malala Yousafzai?
Read the article about Malala's Fight for Education Watch it here:
If you were absent and missed class discussion, please answer the following questions on the class activity sheet attached to the Curriculum Connections. Next, answer the following question by commenting on this blog:
1. Do you think it is easy to follow your heart when it goes against tradition and gender roles of society?
2. Did you watch the documentary on Widows of India? Watch it here:
Complete Widow's Reflection
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Essential Questions:What is it that determines the decisions that we make? How do our character traits persuade our decision making? Do our decisions reap rewards or consequences? Why? ArchivesCategories |