Objective:
Name:
Date:
Humanities
Homeroom:
Inquiry Question:
The Breadwinner Close Read Chapter 11: Days 1-3
Preview Reading: Record at least 3 questions that you have.
Culminating Question: Using the knowledge you
acquired this week answer the following: What
responsibilities does a leader have?
Clarifying Questions – Plot
Where had Parvana been all day? (114)
Think and Search Questions – Character’s
Motivation
On page 114, the author states “Parvana found
she could not bear to say it to her mother’s face
. . .” What does this reveal about Parvana?
(114)
What are bones used for? (115)
Does Nooria support Parvana’s decision to dig
bones? How do you know? (116)
Analysis Questions – Character Development
What reason BEST explains why Nooria hadn’t
said anything nasty to Parvana in ages? (118)
Why doesn’t Parvana want to quit digging
bones? (116)
Does Mrs. Weera support Parvana’s decision to
dig bones? How do you know? (116)
What is mother’s decision about Parvana
digging bones? (117)
Why does mother allow Parvana to dig bones?
(116-117)
From Parvana’s perspective, what is unusual at
the stadium before the start of the soccer game?
(119)
Knowing what you learned about the
punishment for thieves in Afghanistan, how
would you describe Afghanistan? Why? (121)
Is this a fair punishment? Why or why not?
Does Parvana have a responsibility that forces
her to dig bones?
What does the mother mean when she says:
“We don’t need money that badly.” (115)
How are thieves punished in Afghanistan? (121) Why do you think thousands of people huddle
intro the stadium to watch the punishment of
thieves? What evidence do you have to support
your claim? (119-122)
How often are thieves punished in the arena?
(122)