by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Reread the section about the Soviet tank (pages 18–19). Why do you think the author included it?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Where were Parvana and her father headed, and why were they going there? Why did they have to stop?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Who is Parvana and what do you learn about her in this chapter? Why do you think she is pretending to be a boy?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Have students view photo essays or other collections of photographs of Afghanistan and have them discuss their responses with a partner or small group.
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 27, 2026
Display a series of maps of Afghanistan and have students consider its geographical features such as its landlocked situation, bodies of water, regions, major cities and bordering countries. Have them discuss the effects of these features on the people who live there....
