math transformations & homework

questions chapter 8 / health reminder

Where we left off in chapter 7...

-          Review PowerPoint slides to see the plot points

Get into groups of 4 and discuss these questions with your group members. You will then present the answers (from your seat) and we will write them down for everyone to see and post them. As you will be required to provide an answer, please choose people who you can be productive with.

1.       How does Mrs. Weera change the atmosphere and environment of the household? What does she bring? How does Mrs. Weera not fit the traditional ‘female’ stereotype?

Mrs. Weera changes the atmosphere and environment of the household by making a private school for some girls. Mrs. Weera might be teaching a few girls about field hockey because before when they used to go to school Mrs. Weera was a physical education teacher.

Mrs. Weera brings happiness to Parvana and her family. She helps them become lively and encourages them to not be scared. Just like Mrs. Weera she can out run the Taliban’s.

          How does Mrs. Weera not fit the traditional ‘female’ stereotype?

Mrs. Weera doesn’t fit the traditional ‘female’ stereotype because she was previously a harsh physical education teacher, who taught field hockey and other sports resulting her to be a strong, and manly woman.

2.       Parvana sees the soldier cry and she also sees another soldier cry during the letter-reading. She is confused because men are portrayed as brutish and men. And yet they have feelings. Why do you think the author does this?

The author does this because she wanted Parvana to realize no matter what you say or how you act we are all human beings and we all have feelings no matter what side we are on. Even though some people seem and are portrayed to be a certain way, that doesn*t necessarily mean they are like that. Parvana would never expect the Taliban to cry because everyday she sees him beat up other people and act like nothing ever happen. They always act so tough. Also because men are stereotyped a certain way. Some people would think that they have no emotion and never cry, but they are human beings too and they have feelings just like girls do. 

3.       What is important about Parvana embodying the traditional male role and how do you think embodying this role can be empowering for Parvana?

Parvana taking on the male role is important because it gives her confidence and a sense of accomplishment and freedom.  As a boy, Parvana is allowed to walk through the market freely without being yelled at or abused by the Taliban. But if she went out as a girl she would be questioned and beaten. Embodying this role gives Parvana a sense of responsibility.  She has to take care of her family and provide food for them.

4.       What is the message of hope the man at the market tells Parvana? What could have prompted Parvana to ‘imagine’ her father when he was not really there?

That the man said that sometimes they release prisoners and that means they could release her dad. You could have prompted Parvana to ‘imagine’ her father when he is not really there is to think you know everything he does.

1.       Parvana sees another ‘boy’ in the marketplace; what does this say about the sorts of things women must do in order to get by, in order to get around? How do you imagine your own life—whether you are a boy or girl—being limited this way?

This tells us that women are too scared to go outside. Also, they’re worried to show themselves because the Taliban will see them and arrest and beat them. They aren’t used to being seen by people other than their own families. We think that the woman is trying to send her some type of message or clue about something. This proves that Afghanistan is a very cruel and horrid place because their own citizens are afraid to go out in public.

5.       Parvana sees another ‘boy’ in the marketplace; what does this say about the sorts of things women must do in order to get by, in order to get around? How do you imagine your own life—whether you are a boy or girl—being limited this way?

This tells us that women are too scared to go outside. Also, they’re worried to show themselves because the Taliban will see them and arrest and beat them. They aren’t used to being seen by people other than their own families. We think that the woman is trying to send her some type of message or clue about something. This proves that Afghanistan is a very cruel and horrid place because their own citizens are afraid to go out in public. 

6.       What is the author trying to say by showing that Parvana—with so little experience--is almost just as good as her father at selling at the marketplace?

What the author is trying to say is that, just because Parvana is a girl, doesn’t mean that she is less successful than a guy. The author also means that the time Parvana spent with her father she picked up his selling skills & learning abilities, so she may take care of her family.

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PLOT POINTS POWERPOINT ch. 8 'Breadwinner'

PLOT POINT FROM CHAPTER 7