Sophomore Summer Reading Note Sheet
Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas
Name: ____________________________
As you are reading Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas this summer, complete this note sheet. When you return to school in the fall, you will be required
to take a test, turn in your note sheet, and turn in your book. You will be allowed to use your note sheet on the test, so do a good job completing it!
Directions: Reflect on the following themes that are found in the novel by providing at least three examples with page numbers to illustrate each theme,
explaining how the examples illustrate each theme, and relating each theme to personal experiences.
Theme
Humor
Examples
Ex. “We always drove for one hour
before stopping for breakfast at
Denny’s. My father’s devotion to
Denny’s restaurants approached
religious fervor.”
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(p. 51)
Your examples:
Reflections
Explanations
Ex. This is one of many examples of Dumas’
use of metaphor to illustrate a point. It is
also an example of a humorous anecdote,
one to which many people whose parents
have obsessions can relate.
Personal Connections
Ex. My mother has the same obsession with
Cracker Barrel restaurants. Every time she
goes on vacation, she has to stop at a
Cracker Barrel. As a matter of fact, she
stops at just about every Cracker Barrel she
passes!
Your explanations:
Your personal connection:
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Examples
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Reflections
Explanations
Embarrassing
Moments
Prejudice/
Racism
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Personal Connections
Theme
Examples
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Voting
Education
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Personal Connections
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Family
Relationships
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Personal Connections
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