The Big Take-Away

What is your big take-away from The Kite Runner? In other words, what themes did you see emerging from this novel that might be relevant to your own life?

The Final Kite Runner Fishbowl!

This is your last chance to express your thoughts on The Kite Runner. If you haven't gotten into a hotseat yet, try it out today! Enjoy!

Kite Runner Fishbowl #7: Chapter 23

Above is a picture that our friend Rob sent us of the infamous soccer stadium.

This is our second-to-last fishbowl discussion! If you haven't made it into a hotseat yet, try it out today. Also, remember to bring in quotations from the text whenever possible.

Enjoy!

Kite Runner Fishbowl #6: Chapter 21

The picture above is one that Rob sent us last spring from Afghanistan.

Keep up your insightful questions and comments. Remember to bring in textual references/quotations when possible.

Enjoy, and special thanks to Rob for enlightening us!

Kite Runner Fishbowl #5: Chapters 17-20

Keep up your insight and professionalism!

Kite Runner Fishbowl #4: Chapters 14-16

Fantastic comments, outer circle! Keep up the good work, but I have two challenges for you to take on today:

1. Get yourself on the inner circle at some point.

2. Bring in a direct textual reference (quote and/or page number) in at least one of your comments/questions.

Enjoy!

Kite Runner Fishbowl #3: Chapter 12

Your goal today: Try to bring in a quotation from the text.

Remember what "A" quality blogs look like...

Kite Runner Fishbowl #2: Chapters 9 and 10

Have an enriching discussion about Chapters 9 and 10 from The Kite Runner while the inner circle discusses similar topics out loud.

A few reminders:

1. Hit F5 to refresh your screen (new comments do not automatically pop up).

2. Show professionalism by using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; remember that the world will be looking at our blog.

3. If you are responding to someone directly, reference them in your comment.

4. Bring in quotations when possible.

Enjoy!

Kite Runner Fishbowl #1: Through Chapter 8

Remember that your goal is to participate thoughtfully at least five times during today's discussion. A few thoughts:

1. Hit F5 to refresh your screen (new comments do not automatically pop up).

2. Show professionalism by using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; remember that the world will be looking at our blog.

3. If you are responding to someone directly, reference them in your comment.

4. Bring in quotations when possible.

Enjoy!