Hosseini practiced medicine in california for over a decade until he quit to become a writer. The kite runner summary what an excellent novel this is for a book club. Please be aware that this discussion guide may contain spoilers. Kite runner ends with a glimmer of hope for better times but after the countless events of trauma, violence and brutality, emotionally and physically throughout the book, the hopeful ending only makes a dull thud against the depressing, dark, adult topics depicted and graphically described throughout the book. Amir and hassan fly kites and read stories together, though hassan does chores while. General sahib iqbal taheri a friend of babas in america. The book entitled the kite runner is an interesting book. So i just finished reading this book for my english course, and have sort of let it mentally marinate for me. I am 16 years old and we read the kite runner in grade 11 english class. The plot covers multiple betrayals and offers the possibility of redemption though by no means is redemption assured. Standing in line for food during formal dinner last week, i was approached by a new student, s.
Books similar to the kite runner meet your next favorite book. This 64page document was designed for high school and college students by amnesty. For entire week after the kite tournament, amir barely sees hassan. Khaled hosseini, the kite runner a gripping and emotional story of betrayal and redemption, the kite runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time.
I found the idea of baba clobbering a thief both exhilarating and terribly frightening. According to the ala, the novel was the fourth most challenged book in 2017 because it was thought to lead to terrorism and promote islam. Each report on this website is focused on short summary, characters analysis and authors biography. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. However, the plot suggests, the very ethnicity some people treat so poorly is closer. Was most definitely something that i was not expecting from the issues of childhood in amirs life to the issues in his adult life.
Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. The kite runner is a contemporary novel set in afghanistan that has drawn equal. I am familiar with much of the art and literature that comes out of afghanistan, and i feel that this is among the best. The kite runner npr weekend edition host liane hansen speaks with khaled hosseini. Apr 26, 2004 the unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant, the kite runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. The kite runner easily divides into three main sections. The kite runner discussion questions designed for college freshmen. The kite runner cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Asheville reynolds high school has temporarily suspended the use of the bestselling book the kite runner in an honors english class following a complaint from former school board member and. See more ideas about the kite runner, kite and khaled hosseini. The big deal kite to run is the tournament runnerup the last kite cut. That was where the kite runners came in, those kids who chased the windblown kite. This is a beautiful and informative story of amir, an afghan boy who betrays his closest friend, hassan, when they are just 12 years old. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
Dec 02, 2017 kite runner ends with a glimmer of hope for better times but after the countless events of trauma, violence and brutality, emotionally and physically throughout the book, the hopeful ending only makes a dull thud against the depressing, dark, adult topics depicted and graphically described throughout the book. If you look for a quick and effective help with organizing, reading, understanding and writing book reports, look no further. The kite runner by khaled hosseini about the author mini biography born in kabul, afghanistan in 1965 father was diplomat with afghan foreign ministry mother taught history and farsi in high school afghan foreign ministry relocated family to paris in 1976 family was ready to go. Apr 20, 2014 the kite runner by khaled hosseini tells the powerful and touching story of amir as he transforms from child to adult during the transition of the afghanistan government from monarchy to revolution. The kite runner is a novel to be read, discussed, and enjoyed by anyone who has wanted a chance to make things right again. The move to america is very difficult for baba, who is used to being wealthy and wellrespected in his community. May 27, 2016 lesson plans for the kite runner by khaled hosseini include vocabulary, conflict between characters, important themes, and the kite runner plot diagram. An adult amir opens the novel in the presentday united states. Resources for teaching the kite runner i am a teacher et.
The book was very relatable but also not even relatable at the same time. Hamilton southeastern board member opposes fishers high. Includes pacing guide, film essay, activities, chapter. Aug 17, 2017 the kite runner was listed in 2016 as a text that could be used to respond to an openended essay question on the ap test, she said. The kite runner focuses heavily on the disparities between ethnic groups in afghanistan, especially between the pastuns and hazaras. In the kite runner, hosseini directly compares the arrival of war to a loss of innocence. The kite runner by khaled hosseini is the perfect novel to tell the story of a modern tragic hero. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of afghanistans monarchy through the soviet military intervention, the exodus of.
Babas business partner, rahim khan, encourages amirs talent, but he keeps a big secret from his young friend. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant, the kite runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. The kite runner is the first novel by afghanamerican author khaled hosseini. Introduction khaled hosseinis stunning debut novel the kite runner follows a young boy, amir, as he faces the challenges that confront him on the path to manhood testing friendships, finding love, cheating death, accepting faults, and gaining understanding. They often get up to rebellious antics like shooting walnuts at dogs and climbing trees to look into neighbors houses, but these ideas always come from amir. The kite runner by khaled hosseini is a novel that was published in 2003. The novel was a new york times bestseller for over two years and sold over seven million copies in the united states alone. Discussion for the kite runner for grade eleventh grade, grade, elementary, classroom. Sohrab is the bait that rahim khan uses to lure amir back to the middle east.
I felt hosseni gave a very descriptive view of a man going to great lengths to be free of his guilt. My prezi to introduce the kite runner this is the prezi that i put together to introduce the historical background of the kite runner. The kite runner is the story of amir, a sunni muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world because of the aftereffects and fallout from a series of traumatic childhood events. Teacher handouts for the kite runner a final assessment for reading the kite runner.
It is the prejudice against hazaras that leads to much of the ridicule and abuse that hassan suffers throughout the novel, and creates an inner conflict for amir that wracks him with guilt and a crisis of conscience. This 64 page document was designed for high school and college students by amnesty. This package includes activities, quizzes and quotes for analysis, as well as vital information on context, form, narrative, structure, themes and characterisation. See more ideas about teaching reading, different types of books and teaching. The general is biding his time in america, waiting to be called back into service in afghanistan. In english class we are writing essays on why or why not the book should be banned from schools. I enjoyed both the book and the movie because of how engaging and moving the plot is. The kite runner the film discussion guide and five lessons related to social issues in the novel.
Jun 09, 2016 the kite runner is the story of amir, a sunni muslim, who struggles to find his place in the world because of the aftereffects and fallout from a series of traumatic childhood events. He still makes amirs breakfast and lays out his clothes, but he doesnt stay around to talk to him and amir can no longer hear him sing. As i started reading, i was impressed by the way the characters were being presented. The kite runner is a novel written by khaled hosseini telling the story of a young boy living in the middle east. The opening two lessons to teaching the kite runner. The kite runner summary from litcharts the creators of. The kite runner s full of flawed but important role models. This book put me on a rollercoaster of emotions and im not afraid to admit that i wept a lot while reading this heartbreaking and powerful.
Aug 12, 2009 teacher handouts for the kite runner a final assessment for reading the kite runner. In this lesson, youll learn about the main characters, the main ideas, and get a summary of the crucial events. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Ali tells amir that, lately, all hassan wants to do is sleep. The narrator then mentions a phone call last summer from a friend in pakistan, rahim khan, and. She told me, in her quiet manner, that my 11th graders english summer reading book, the kite runner, is her favorite. The kite runners full of flawed but important role models. Jul 30, 2014 khaled hosseini, the kite runner a gripping and emotional story of betrayal and redemption, the kite runner had me thrilled and moved, both at the same time. Amir avoids responsibility for his own mistakes well into adulthood, but he eventually shows. In 2001, he began his first book, the kite runner by writing every morning at 4 a. It also provides a sense of traditional afghan lifestyle, and culture. The book also explores war as experienced from a distance, either through memory or through the media and televised war.
Amirs father, baba, seems noble and strong, but he disapproves of his sons emotional nature. In one passage, the servants son is beaten and raped by an older boy. Khala taheri is the first to encourage amirs romantic overtures toward soraya. Amir feels he is a disappointing son to baba, but he is close to babas friend rahim khan. A nameless narrator immediately refers back to the winter of 1975, when the narrator became what i am today and obliquely mentions an event that occurred in an alley when he was twelve years old. Other objections to the kite runner include its treatment of homosexuality, religious viewpoint and violence. Project ideas for the kite runner0 kite runner project. The kite runner summary fab book club recommendations. The kite runner by khaled hosseini is a novel about two boys growing up in afghanistan and how their friendship shapes the rest of their lives as a. An adult amir opens the novel in the presentday united states with a vague reference to one of these events, and then the novel flashes back to amirs childhood in afghanistan. The kite runner is a book that i will always remember. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also about the power of fathers over sons. The kite runner lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles.
The interpretation of the two drastically different cultures of afghanistan and america were the main scenarios of this book that could catch the sight of a curious reader. In 1999, hosseini learned through a news report that the taliban had banned kite flying in. The kite runner was listed in 2016 as a text that could be used to respond to an openended essay question on the ap test, she said. The kite runner book report by mariajaramillor issuu. I thought it was phenomenally written, and that it told what amounted to a very exciting and somewhat enlightening story. Use the links on the left side of the page to also access the teachers materials for teaching this book. Living in afghanistan in the 1960s, amir enjoys a life of. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of afghanistans monarchy through the.
Soon after an invading army shows up, the narrator watches his best friend get raped. The kite runner tells the story of a wealthy boy in afghanistan and his best friend, who is the son of his fathers servant. Baba, as rahim khan explains in his note, felt guilty over his rich. May 01, 2015 the kite runner tells the story of a wealthy boy in afghanistan and his best friend, who is the son of his fathers servant. Book reports offers general guidance, book analysis and brief summary for more than 500 books of classic literature. However, the four main themes shown to us by the author are strength of character, sin and redemption, relationship between parent and child, as well. I do not think it should be banned yes the book is graphic and really depressing but i think it is an amazing novel. Once complete, you will briefly present your project to the rest of the class. Jan 01, 2005 the kite runner by khaled hosseini details a life story of a young boy, amir who grows up looking for redemption as a result of his betrayal to his halfbrother hassan. He goes on to write, both transform the life of amir, khaled hosseinis privileged young narrator, who comes of age during the last peaceful days of the monarchy, just before his countrys revolution and its. They stay in america for years and eventually amir graduates high school. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of redemption, and it is also about the power of fathers over sons their love.
The writer uses the technique of first person singular, allowing his main character, amir, to tell the story, drawing the reader into his very personal story. The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his fathers servant, the kite runner is a beautifully crafted novel set in a country that is in three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. The kite runner by readbook 30 august 2017 afghanistan, 1975. The kite runner by khaled hosseini details a life story of a young boy, amir who grows up looking for redemption as a result of his betrayal to his halfbrother hassan. The kite runner examines the whole spectrum of racism. Discussion guide and five lessons related to social issues in the novel. The narrator, amir, grows up in a luxurious home in kabul, afghanistan, with his father baba. What the kite runner can teach diary of a word nerd. Ap world history essay tips for high school tips for ap world history essays. Hassan is a better kite runner than amir faster, more athletic, and with better instincts and amir struggles to keep up. Each page must have the quote at the bottom that inspired the picture on that page.
Twentytwoyearold skeeter has just returned home after graduating from ole miss. Well spend a little more time on the first section since it really sets the rest of the book in motion. Khala taheri khala jamila the wife of general taheri and mother to soraya. He goes from having wealth and a position of power to working a lowpaying job at a gas station and living modestly. Like his father, sohrab is excellent with a slingshot. Throughout the novel, hosseini delves into the mind of amir who, in the beginning of the novel, is a young boy living with his father and best friendhalf brother in kabul. The projects in this asset can be used to help readers draw meaning from this story.
They have two hazara an ethnic minority servants, ali and his son hassan, who is amirs closest playmate. Aug 8, 2019 ideas for many different types of book reportssome very easy to grade. Twelveyearold amir is desperate to win the local kitefighting tournament. This unit matches with common core standards for the englishlanguage arts classroom. The kite runner is a novel by khaled hosseini that was first published in 2003. See more ideas about the kite runner, teaching and kite. Published in 2003 by riverhead books, it tells the story of amir, a young boy from the wazir akbar khan district of kabul, whose closest friend is hassan. But the novel has not only been challenged for language and adult themes. Opening two lessons to teaching the kite runner teaching. The kite runner by khaled hosseini tells the powerful and touching story of amir as he transforms from child to adult during the transition of the afghanistan government from monarchy to revolution. This is apt because in his childhood he knew a boy named hassan who he called the kite runner. Online book summary the kite runner booknotes chapter 8 summary. This unit is broken into twelve class periods of activities, disc. It is great tale of immense suffering and redemption.
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