Does Amir have an obligation to find Sohrab and take him to the orphanage? That is the question class members debate as part of their reading of Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner. 

Concepts

reading comprehension, reading comprehension strategies, persuasive arguments, debate

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Before engaging in the debate, clarify for class members the connection between the question and the nurture verses nature articles

Classroom Considerations

• The activity presumes that class members are familiar with debate format and procedures
• The fifth in a series of 17 resources designed to be used with The Kite Runner

Pros

• The packet includes a rationale for the activity and step-by-step directions

Cons

• No links are provided to the referenced articles
• No rubric is included