This image could depict Jalil composing the letter that Laila reads  in Part IV of A Thousand Splendid Suns. While this moment is important, it is by no means the only significant point in these chapters.
After having read these chapters:
   -Select a single passage (this may be a single paragraph or several) that you feel best typifies the action and Hosseini's authorial intent in this section of ATSS. 
   -Explain the action and context of the quoted passage (you must cite the passage) and then,
 -Explain how your understanding of this passage (1) supports your understanding, (2) deepens the character development, and/or (3) builds a central message that aligns with one of the unit's essential questions. 

Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the Poet's name that you selected in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by the end of Friday night! 

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing.  Please use the Poet's name that you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by the start of class on Monday! ​

This image could depict Mariam at peace in the final chapter of Part III.ii of A Thousand Splendid Suns. While this moment is important, it is no means the only significant point in these chapters.
After having read these chapters:
   -Select a single passage (this may be a single paragraph or several) that you feel best typifies the action and Hosseini's authorial intent in this section of ATSS. 
   -Explain the action and context of the quoted passage (you must cite the passage) and then,
 -Explain how your understanding of this passage (1) supports your understanding, (2) deepens the character development, and/or (3) builds a central message that aligns with one of the unit's essential questions. 

Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the Poet's name that you selected in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by the end of Friday night! 

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing.  Please use the Poet's name that you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by the start of class on Monday!  ​

Notice: There will be a quote quiz on Monday regarding these chapters.

This image could depict a pregnant Laila in Part III.I of A Thousand Splendid Suns. While this moment is important, it is no means the only significant point in these chapters.
After having read these chapters:
   -Select a single passage (this may be a single paragraph or several) that you feel best typifies the action and Hosseini's authorial intent in this section of ATSS. 
   -Explain the action and context of the quoted passage (you must cite the passage) and then,
 -Explain how your understanding of this passage (1) supports your understanding, (2) deepens the character development, and/or (3) builds a central message that aligns with one of the unit's essential questions. 

Primary Blog Expectations (respond to the prompt above): 200-250 words, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing. Please use the Poet's name that you selected in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by the end of Friday night! 

Secondary Blog Response Expectations (read everyone's primary responses, select two that interest you, and respond to their ideas): 100-150 words EACH, minimal errors in grammar and usage, thoughtful and thorough writing.  Please use the Poet's name that you were assigned in class as your nom de plume and be sure to add word count. Due by the start of class on Monday!  ​

Notice: There will be a quote quiz on Monday regarding these chapters.