Description and Theme

Today's bellwork is here. We then went over this powerpoint on descriptive writing. We then practiced our descriptive writing, by describing fruits. To make this up, please describe a fruit (any type will do) using writing that appeals to all five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste and smell). Please write a half of a page worth of description.

Then we moved on to talk about theme using an excerpt from The Kite Runner as a guide. Please read the short story and turn in a half sheet of paper that lists three possible themes (or lessons) from the short story. Your three themes might concern racism, friendship, bullying or something else you take from the story.

The following is a copy of the homework assigned in class today. Once you've chosen your story from East of the Web, please answer these questions about the story.