Activity

The Kite Runner: Amir Debate

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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

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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