March 14--“The Jewels” & “The Key”

      
Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

“The Jewels”

Question 1: What is one of the ramifications of the nation’s political conflict?

Question 2: What happened to Mali’s family? How does Marji’s family react? What is your opinion of Mali’s family?

“The Key”
Question 3: What was the big difference between the Iranian and Iraqi armies?
Question 4: Describe the picture on page 95. What do you think it means?
Question 5: Write about the teacher’s relationship with her students. How were the students able to endure the treatment they received?

Level 1: Answer 2 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 3 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 4 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

SPANISH TRANSLATION: 

Tarea: Por favor, responda las siguientes preguntas basándose en su nivel - recuerde que continúe desafiándose a sí mismo!

"Las joyas"
Pregunta 1: ¿Cuál es una de las ramificaciones del conflicto político de la nación?
Pregunta 2: ¿Qué le pasó a la familia de Malí? ¿Cómo reacciona la familia de Marji? ¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre la familia de Malí?

"La clave"
Pregunta 3: ¿Cuál fue la gran diferencia entre los ejércitos iraníes e iraquíes?
Pregunta 4: Describe la imagen de la página 95. ¿Qué crees que significa?
Pregunta 5: Escriba sobre la relación del maestro con sus estudiantes. ¿Cómo fueron los estudiantes capaces de soportar el tratamiento que recibieron?

Nivel 1: Responda 2 de cada 5 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).

Nivel 2: Responda 3 de 5 preguntas. Por favor conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 3 oraciones).

Nivel 3: Responda 4 de 5 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).

* TODOS LOS TRABAJOS DE TARJETAS DEBEN SER FIRMADOS POR UN PADRE. **

ESTIMADO PADRE / TUTOR,

POR FAVOR REVISE Y FIRME LA TAREA DIARIA DEL NIÑO.

SRA. YIP

FIRMA DE LOS PADRES: ____________________________

FECHA: __________________________________________

March 12 & 13--“The F-14’s”

Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

“The F-14’s”

Question 1: What does Marji want to do after the attack on Tehran? What is her father’s response?

Question 2: What attitude do Marji’s comments and behavior toward her parents reflect?
Question 3: Why would it be impossible for Iran to get back at  Baghdad?
Question 4: How would you describe Marji’s response to her teacher’s writing assignment? What was her teacher’s reaction to her report?
Question 5: What does Pardisse describe in her paper? How does Marji try to console her friend? What is Pardisse’s response? What does Marji learn from this experience?

Level 1: Answer 2 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 3 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 4 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

SPANISH TRANSLATION: 

Tarea: Por favor, responda las siguientes preguntas basándose en su nivel - recuerde que continúe desafiándose a sí mismo!

"Los F-14"
Pregunta 1: ¿Qué quiere hacer Marji después del ataque a Teherán? ¿Cuál es la respuesta de su padre?
Pregunta 2: ¿Qué actitud reflejan los comentarios y comportamiento de Marji hacia sus padres?
Pregunta 3: ¿Por qué sería imposible que Irán regresara a Bagdad?
Pregunta 4: ¿Cómo describirías la respuesta de Marji a la tarea de escribir de su maestra? ¿Cuál fue la reacción de su maestra ante su informe?
Pregunta 5: ¿Qué describe Pardisse en su artículo? ¿Cómo intenta Marji consolar a su amiga? ¿Cuál es la respuesta de Pardisse? ¿Qué aprende Marji con esta experiencia?

Nivel 1: Responda 2 de cada 5 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).

Nivel 2: Responda 3 de 5 preguntas. Por favor conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 3 oraciones).

Nivel 3: Responda 4 de 5 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).

* TODOS LOS TRABAJOS DE TARJETAS DEBEN SER FIRMADOS POR UN PADRE. **

ESTIMADO PADRE / TUTOR,

POR FAVOR REVISE Y FIRME LA TAREA DIARIA DEL NIÑO.

SRA. YIP

FIRMA DE LOS PADRES: ____________________________

FECHA: __________________________________________

Family & Community Partnerships

Optical Academy - Vision Event at MSCD

The Optical Academy will be onsite for 

student and staff eye examinations/eyewear on 

Wednesday, April 18 (9-12pm) - Gym. 

March 9--“The Trip”

Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

“The Trip”

Question 1: What was the US response to the embassy take-over? Why was this news particularly upsetting for Marji?

Question 2: What consequence did women like Marji’s mom face if they fail to comply with the new fundamentalist guidelines?
Question 3: How did the Fundamentalist woman and man differ from the modern woman and man?
Question 4: At their Madrid hotel, what startles Marji’s family when they see a report about Iran on television?
Question 5: When was the last invasion of Iran? What was the reason for this second Arab invasion?

Level 1: Answer 2 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 3 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 4 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

PARENT SIGNATURE: ____________________________

DATE: __________________________________________

SPANISH TRANSLATION: 

Tarea: Por favor, responda las siguientes preguntas basándose en su nivel - recuerde que continúe desafiándose a sí mismo!

"El viaje"
Pregunta 1: ¿Cuál fue la respuesta de Estados Unidos a la toma de posesión de la embajada? ¿Por qué esta noticia fue particularmente perturbadora para Marji?
Pregunta 2: ¿Qué consecuencias experimentaron las mujeres como la mamá de Marji si no cumplen con las nuevas directrices fundamentalistas?
Pregunta 3: ¿Cómo difería la mujer y el hombre fundamentalista de la mujer y el hombre modernos?
Pregunta 4: En su hotel de Madrid, ¿qué es lo que sorprende a la familia de Marji cuando ven un reportaje sobre Irán en la televisión?
Pregunta 5: ¿Cuándo fue la última invasión de Irán? ¿Cuál fue la razón de esta segunda invasión árabe?

Nivel 1: Responda 2 de cada 5 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).

Nivel 2: Responda 3 de 5 preguntas. Por favor conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 3 oraciones).

Nivel 3: Responda 4 de 5 preguntas. Por favor, conteste en oraciones completas (al menos 2 oraciones).

* TODOS LOS TRABAJOS DE TARJETAS DEBEN SER FIRMADOS POR UN PADRE. **

ESTIMADO PADRE / TUTOR,

POR FAVOR REVISE Y FIRME LA TAREA DIARIA DEL NIÑO.

SRA. YIP

FIRMA DE LOS PADRES: ____________________________

FECHA: __________________________________________

March 8--“The Heroes” & “Moscow”

Homework:  Please listen and view "The Heroes" & "Moscow." Carefully listen to the video a few times to get a clear understanding of what is happening in the story. First read the questions so you know what to answer.

"The Heroes"
Question 1: How many political prisoners were released after the Shah stepped down from power?
Question 2: How does the relationship between Marji and Laly appear to change after they both learn
the truth?


"Moscow"
Question 3: What motivated Marji to tell lies about her father? What is your opinion of her behavior?
Question 4: Why did Anoosh abandon Fereydoon?
Question 5: What caused Anoosh to suffer most in life? Why?


Level 1: Answer 2 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

Level 2: Answer 3 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 4 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP

March 7--“The Water Cell” & “Persepolis”

Homework: Please answer the questions below based on your level--remember continue to challenge yourself!

Please listen and view "The Water Cell" & "Persepolis." Carefully listen to the video a few times to get a clear understanding of what is happening in the story. First read the questions so you know what to answer.

“The Water Cell”

Question 1: How did the Shah’s rule compare to Reza’s?

Question 2: What did Marji’s father do every day that makes her mother so nervous? Why is this activity strictly forbidden?

“Persepolis”
Question 3: What causes Marji to feel so ashamed? Why? How is this realization connected to the revolution?
Question 4: How did news of Mehri’s clandestine affair reach Marji’s father? What was the outcome? Why?
Question 5: What happened on Black Friday? Why? What painful lesson did Marji learn?

Level 1: Answer 2 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 3 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 4 out of 5 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

*ALL HOMEWORK MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT.**

DEAR PARENT/GUARDIAN, 

PLEASE REVIEW AND SIGN YOU CHILD'S HOMEWORK DAILY. 

MS. YIP