Characters
Name the character on your board who is a...
new student; a refugee from Syria
Fadi
Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor
Metaphor does not use like or as
Write down 1 reason Kareem is feeling down at the beginning of the book
His best friend moves away
or
He doesn't make the football team
Explain what a theme is.
A central message in the book
Define the word imperative
Orders or commands
(used to describe Kareem's mom)
Name the character on your board:
Tells Kareem he can get him on the football team
Austin
Explain what personification is (definition or example)
A non human thing is described with human qualities
What is the first way Austin asks Kareem to help him cheat?
Write his essay for him
Write down a central message you've noticed (so far) in Kareem Between
Multiple answers
Math class
Name the character
Lives in Syria; is currently sick
Kareem's grandfather
Identify the figurative language:
"the Sun glares at me too" :(
personification
Why does Austin rip/shred Fadi's poster?
He is mad at Kareem for not doing his for him
Write down a possible theme about any of the following topics in Kareem Between:
-Fitting in
-Family
Multiple answers
How do Kareem and Fadi meet Jerry?
In class; they get to know him better when they run into him at the library
This character is "the oldest, which means her voice is louder than mine, and my parents always see her accomplishments first"
Jameelah
"like a free agent without a team, when Adam left, my link was b r o k e n"
simile
Write down an example of how daily life changes for Kareem's family while Mom is in Syria.
-Dad is stressed; working from home more
-Kareem watches brother at the library
-Food at home is not as good
Write down a possible theme about:
Tough choices/ doing the right thing
Multiple answers!
“The babbling brook meandered alongside the path, skipping and jumping over the rocks.”
Personification
This character "helps new families find homes, new learners with English, refugees find work, shelters with donations, food banks with collections"
Kareem's mom
"language is a ball in the wide receiver's hand, up and down..."
metaphor
Why does Kareem's Dad tell him to go to his room when he doesn't have homework?
He is watching the news on TV and doesn't want Kareem to worry
Choose 1 movie and write a possible theme for that movie. Be able to give an example supporting your theme!
Multiple answers!
Write three sentences making an argument about whether or not Commonwealth students should read Kareem Between next year. Be persuasive, and include at least one example!
Multiple responses!