School Days

Throughout this book, Poni’s attitude towards school is consistent. In her village, she is one of the last girls to remain attending classes, and her thirst for education never dies. Poni finally does resume her education, when she lives and works with Sister Hannah....

Pivot Points

There are many pivotal scenes in this book. Some are exciting or terrifying, and some are quieter. As a class, make a list of the pivotal scenes. Then have each student select one of these scenes and write an essay describing its significance. What purpose does this...

First Person Singular

Lost Girl Found is written in the first person with Poni as the point-of-view character. As a class, discuss the pros and cons of writing in first person, versus other points of view — third person, multiple viewpoints, etc. Have students re-write a passage or event...

Main Theme

Begin by asking students to think about the main themes of this story and come together to discuss their answers. Then have students choose one of the themes and write an essay discussing it. This essay should include a brief summary of the text, emphasizing the role...

Poni’s Mother

Poni learns many lessons from her mother about self-respect, education and more. She also learns how a woman is supposed to act in her culture. Have each student compile a list of the lessons Poni’s mother taught her. Come together as a class to discuss. How does Poni...