My Forbidden Face by Latifa
Middle Eastern Literature
Literary Text: My Forbidden Face
Informational Text:
“Bin Laden’s death brought 9/11 closure”- newspaper article
http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/28/world/bin-laden-death-anniversary/index.html
Media:
Photos from schaef’s house, URl at the bottom
Suggested assignments/ tasks:
Close reading activity with Chapter 2- “A Canary in a Cage”
Students will understand symbolic meaning of the title of the chapter, the metaphor suggested by the
author. (R 6)
Students will find specific lines from Chapter 2 that illustrate the idea of the narrator as a canary in a
cage. (R 1, R2)
Other chapters to be considered for close reading are Chapter 7 “Who Speaks for Afghanistan”
and Chapter 4 “Massacres and Miracles”
Research on culture of Middle East- Students will find at least two credible websites that give
information on the country, the culture, the Taliban regime and the takeover of Kabul, treatment of
women, ideas of Islamic faith including Sharia Law, Koran, Jihad
Students will create a PowerPoint or other multimedia presentation to show their research. (SL 2, SL 4,
SL5, SL6)
Students will evaluate speakers during presentations using a peer evaluation rubric. (SL 3)
Students will write an informative essay on each element from their research. (W2, W4, W5, W6, W7,
W8, W10)
Students will participate in peer editing of their essay for conventional grammar and mechanics. (L 2c)
Students will participate in a reflective class discussion about the ideas they have presented and the
cultural setting of the book. (SL 1)
Resources:
A teacher’s website with many resources and assignment ideas
http://www.schaefshouse.com/new_page_copy(1).htm
http://www.care.org/newsroom/specialreports/afghanistan/index.asp?
http://www.afghanwomensmission.org/support-us