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Div (part 1)

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19 questions
Complete the video reading activity first with your teacher, then go back and complete the multiple-choice questions for the given passages, reading and questions about conflict, and independent reading on your own.
Part 2: Reading Comprehension (30 minutes/independent & small group)
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Who is speaking

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How does Baba Ayub make a living?

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What is Maidan Sabz?

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What did Baba Ayub value above all else?

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Who was Baba Ayub's favorite child?

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Why did Qais need a bell around his neck?

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What would Baba Ayub think about after his long day of work?

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Why didn't anyone know what the div looked like?

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What happened if the div tapped on your roof?

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What decision did Baba Ayub and his wife anguish over?

Read about Conflict and why this is an important part of a story or narrative, then answer the questions.

Conflict

The conflict is what drives the story. It’s what creates tension and builds suspense, which are the elements that make a story interesting. If there’s no conflict, not only will the audience not care, but there also won’t be any compelling story to tell.

Example 1: “We climbed Mt. Everest without issue.”

Without some sort of conflict, there’s no story. It’s just a statement. As an audience member, I think, “Oh, cool. Sounds like fun. Did you take any photos?”

Example 2: “We attempted to climb Mt. Everest and were suddenly hit with an unexpected storm, causing our team to become dispersed with zero visibility and a lack of oxygen, ultimately leading to the death of 13 people.”

Now there’s a story. As an audience member, I want to know, “What happened? How did 13 people die?”

Conflict is what engages an audience. It’s what keeps them white-knuckled, at the edge of their seats, waiting impatiently to see if the protagonists will overcome their obstacle.
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Fill in the blanks to tell exactly what conflict is:

The conflict is _______. It’s what _______ and _______, which are the elements that make a story _______. If there’s no conflict, not only will the audience _______, but there also won’t be any _______.
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Which example is the one that includes conflict?

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In your own words tell me what conflict is...

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Read a book of your choice (a library book) for 15-20 minutes. As you read, please find an example of conflict in your own reading and briefly explain here.

Try your best, it doesn't have to be perfect! Please write in complete sentences.

Part 1: Reading Literature (25 minutes/whole class)
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Based on this quote, doing what is right is important to this author.

After selecting your answer, briefly discuss with your group why you chose that response.

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Describe Maidan Sabz. Use as much detail as possible.

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Would you live in Maidan Sabz? Why or why not?

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Does Baba Ayub seem unhappy in Maidan Sabz? Explain.

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Why do you think Baba Ayub collected the rocks? What do you think he will do with them? Use text evidence to support your prediction.