jan 18 math quiz & hmrk corrections

Chapter 3 Questions (Breadwinner)

*Due: Wednesday

CHAPTER 3

RE-TELL:

Parvana and her mother go to the prison to bail out the father / husband. The guards beat Parvana and her mother with sticks.

Questions:

1.  What does the author want to convey (tell us) by showing that the soldiers beat up Parvana, Nooria and her mother?

2.  What is important about Parvana, as a woman, having the courage to do what she did?

Chapter 2 Breadwinner questions

CHAPTER 2  - reflection questions

[1] What do the books symbolize?

[2] How does education and knowledge change the way we think about society?

[1]

·      Rebellion

·      That the father knows what needs to be done in order to improve the society; Books are a symbol of being knowledgeable; the soldiers are described as ‘thugs’ and uneducated.

·      Importance of education and knowledge in changing our society; garbage & pollution, being critical of what’s around us. There are always things to change.

·      Freedom àthe knowledge in the books allows Parvana to be free

 [2]

·      Knowing the deeper issues (for adults) and not just focusing on the little details.