KITE PROJECT
DUE DATES
March 23 (A Day) Complete Draft
March 29 (A Day) Finish Kite
March 31 (A Day) Kite Due
March 24 (B Day) Complete Draft
March 30 (B Day) Finish Kite
April 1 (B Day) Kite Due
Rational: As the title implies, one of the main recurrent motifs of the novel The
Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini, is a kite. As a way of connecting with the text, it will be helpful to
construct and personally decorate a kite of your own.
Directions: Follow the instructions below and make your own kite. Student may elect to work
with one other student in the class.
The kite must be decorated with four sections. You may choose any four of the six options listed
below:
1. Theme of “Man’s Inhumanity to Man”. Title the section with this theme. Include three
quotes from The Kite Runner that demonstrate the theme. The quotes must be typed or neatly
printed. You must include the page number at the end of the quote.
2. Theme of “Discrimination, prejudice, bigotry, class structure”. Title the section with this
theme. Include three quotes from The Kite Runner that demonstrate the theme. The quotes must
be typed or neatly printed. You must include the page number at the end of the quote.
3. Symbolism - Select a symbol used in the The Kite Runner. You cannot use the kite as your
choice for the symbol. In this section, you must state what the object/character/event being used
as a symbol is, and what that symbol stands for. Explain in at least two full sentences how the
author uses that symbol in the novel. In addition, you must supply one quote from the book
showing that particular use of symbolism. You must include the page number at the end of the
quote.
4. Choose a literary device (personification, alliteration, allusion, hyperbole, irony, simile,
metaphor, etc) and title this section with the literary device you chose. Include at least three
quotes from the book showing the use of that literary device. Include the page number at the end
of the quote.
5. The Sport of Kite Running – This section should include the history and development of this
Afghan pastime. Be sure to include the “How To’s” of the sport. ((i.e. How is it played?) Make sure
you use correct MLA format to cite the sources you used to obtain your information.
6. Motifs – Choose a motif used in The Kite Runner. Title this section with the name of the motif.
State the theme that the motif helps to develop. Include at least three quotes from the novel
showing the use of this motif and include the page number at the end of the quote.
Each quote can only be used once.
In addition, you will have a 5th section at the center of the kite. This section will be titled MY
REFLECTIONS. Include a paragraph (at least five sentences) with your thoughts on what you learned
from this novel.
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This project will be completed during two class periods. If you do not use this time wisely,
or are absent on the days set aside for completing this project, you will be responsible for
using your own time outside of class to complete the project.
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The paper for the kite will be supplied but you are responsible for bringing your own
materials with which to decorate your kite. Ideas for materials include but are not limited
to the following:
 scraps of wallpaper
 scraps of fabric
 magazine pictures
 your own drawings
 clip art
 buttons
 yarn or string
Grading: 60 Points
10 points for each of the five sections
10 points for presentation/appearance
Category
Organization
4
3
2
1
Information is very
organized with well
constructed
paragraphs and
subheadings.
Information is
organized with well
constructed
paragraphs.
Information is
organized, but
paragraphs are not
well-constructed.
The information
appears to be
disorganized.
Qualityof
Information
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. It includes
several supporting
details and/or
examples.
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. It provides 1-2
supporting details
and/or examples.
Information clearly
relates to the main
topic. No details
and/or examples are
given.
Information has little
or nothing to do with
the main topic.
Amount
of
Information
All subtopics are
addressed and all
questions answered
with at least 2
fullydeveloped
paragraphs for each.
All topics are
addressed and most
questions answered
with at least 1
paragraph for each.
All topics are
addressed, and most
questions answered
with less than 1
paragraph.
One or more topics
were not addressed.
Sources
All quotes and
graphics) are
accurately
documented in the
desired MLA format.
All quotes and
graphics) are
documented, but a
few are not in the
desired MLA format.
All quotes and
graphics) are
documented, but
many are not in the
desired MLA format.
Some quotes are
not accurately
documented.
Thinking Map
Thinking Map has
been completed and
shows clear, logical
relationships
between all topics
and subtopics.
Thinking Map has
been completed and
shows clear, logical
relationships
between most topics
and subtopics.
Thinking Map has
been started and
includes
some topics and
subtopics.
Thinking Map
has not been
attempted
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