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The Kite Runner
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Hosseini's The Kite Runner. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Kite Runner
Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner captivated the minds and hearts of readers when it was published in 2003. Review the key details, characters, and quotes from the novel with a straightforward crossword puzzle.
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The Kite Runner: Citizenship Test
Could you pass a citizenship test? As part of their study of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner and the immigrant experience, class members are presented with a sample citizenship test.
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The Kite Runner: Cloze Procedure
A passage from Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner is the text for a cloze reading activity designed to determine the comprehension skills of class members. The resource includes the worksheet, an answer key, and step-by-step directions.
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The Kite Runner: The Pomegranate
To better understand the conflict between Amir and Hassan, two characters in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, readers assume the voice of one of the boys and craft a letter to the other that explains his feelings and concerns.
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The Kite Runner: Four Corners
To generate interest in some of the major issues in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, class members engage in a four corners activity that asks them or agree or disagree with a series of statements and provide reasons for their stance.
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The Kite Runner: What is Afghanistan Like Today?
After completing Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, readers research a topic of interest and prepare a five-minute presentation, and share their findings with the class.
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The Kite Runner: Problematic Situation
To conclude their study of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, class members assume the voice of Amir and write a letter to Hassan, Amir's childhood companion.
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Applying Elements of the Graphic Novel to Traditional Literature
The Khaled Hosseini Foundation, dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance for the people of Afghanistan, provides a series of exercises designed to be used with a reading of the graphic novel version of Hosseini’s The Kite Runner....
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Exploring Afghani Culture through Literature
Hosseini Khaled's The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns are the anchor texts in a semester-long course that explores Afghani culture and traditions.
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Technology in the English Classroom
There are many ways to use technology to enhance literature and English lessons.
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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Gabriel Garcia Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Tom Jones Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Henry Fielding's Tom Jones. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Tuesdays with Morrie Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Mitch Albom's Tuesdays with Morrie. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Twelfth Night Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Canterbury Tales Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Hemingway's A Farewell to Arms. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Ghosts by Henrik Ibsen: Study Guide - Mini Essays
For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts. Students may check some of their answers online.
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The French Revolution (1789–1799)
In this online interactive history quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the French Revolution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, learners respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Fighting Corruption
Twelfth graders research the different types of business ethics. For this Economics lesson, 12th graders read various handouts on corruption. Students participate in a discussion on trying to end corruption.