by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Provide information about the author, Deborah Ellis, from online interviews, videos and the “About the Author” section on the last page of My Name Is Parvana.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Read the Author’s Note (pages 199–201) for background information and context.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Have students each research two facts about Afghanistan (e.g., languages, religion, population, area, capital, life expectancy, literacy rate, monetary unit, flag, geographical features, climate, historical information, art, architecture, music, media). Have...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
A rich tradition of Anishinaabe culture is oral storytelling. Nature is central to a plethora of Anishinaabe stories. These stories are even passed on through generations. What is being shared in this story? Students can brainstorm a big event that involved their...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 26, 2026
Each season has special features. There are things that are alike and different about each season. On a chart paper or projection board, have students compare and contrast two seasons using the graphic organizer, a Venn diagram. Note items that are the same between...
