Exploring Human Rights: The Breadwinner

Lesson 19
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ELA

Unit 2

5th Grade

Lesson 19 of 30

Objective


Explain if Zuhal and Palwasha share the same point of view on how to improve women’s rights and what events or experiences have shaped their points of view.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Kids of Kabul: Living Bravely through a Never-Ending War by Deborah Ellis  — Zuhal (p. 71) and Palwasha (p. 81)

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Do Zuhal and Palwasha share the same point of view on how to improve women’s rights and freedoms? Why? What events or experiences have shaped their points of view?

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Key Questions


Key Questions

  • (Zuhal) What evidence does the author include to support the idea that the Kabul Women’s Garden is a special place? How has the Kabul Women’s Garden changed over the years? 

  • (Zuhal) Compare and contrast what it is like for Zuhal inside and outside the garden. Why do Zuhal and other women feel safer inside the garden than outside? 

  • (Zuhal) What is Zuhal’s point of view on women’s rights and freedoms?

  • (Palwasha) Why does Palwasha think that playing soccer, and other sports, is important for all Afghani girls? What does she think it will take to get Afghanistan to a place where all girls can participate in sports? Why? 

  • (Palwasha) How has Palwasha’s lived experiences shape how she views the world?

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.5.6 — Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent.

Supporting Standards

L.5.4
RF.5.3
RF.5.4
SL.5.1
W.5.10
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