Amal UnboundBy: Aisha Saeed

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I notice… I wonder...Observe the cover of the book. What do you notice? And what do you wonder?

I notice… I wonder...Observe the cover of the book. What do you notice? And what do you wonder?

I NOTICE... I WONDER...

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Read the back cover to orient yourself to the book. Ask yourself, “What’s the structure of this text? What will be the most important issues this story deals with? What problems will the main character face?

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Based on the blurb, what do you think the theme of the book will be?

About the AuthorMeet Aisha Saeed.

And read some questions and answers about the book Amal Unbound.

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Big Idea: Change

Essential Question: What does it take to create change?

Challenge: Be the change

If everyone decided nothing could change,

nothing ever would.

PakistanLet’s start by visiting Pakistan

Drag the green thumb tack to where you think Pakistan is located on the map.

Lee Elementary

Pakistan

Pakistan

PakistanComplete the following table:

What I definitely know about Pakistan

What I think I know about Pakistan

What I want to know about Pakistan

Big Idea: Change

Essential Question: What does it take to create change?

Challenge: Be the change

WEEK 1

I knew helping family was what a good eldest daughter did, but this time after school with Miss Sadia wasn’t just fun;

it was important.

VocabularyENGLISH URDU

Words Words Meaning

1. prosperous2. constellation 3. whiffs4. conspiracies5. lure6. skidding7. commotion8. boisterous9. craned

10. far-flung11. lingered12. surpass

1. chador 2. sahib3. bibi4. amma5. jalebis6. kamizes7. samosas8. kulfis9. shalwar

10. qamiz11. abu

1. Large scarf2. Sir3. Ms.4. Mom5. Orange, syrupy dessert6. Shirts7. Triangular stuffed appetizer8. Milk based ice cream9. Loose pants

10. Shirt11. Dad

Vocabulary

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Discussion QuestionsFlipgrid:

● Class Intros ● Discussion Spark● Connect it!

● Do you think the order of your birth has a role in shaping who you are? Are there certain responsibilities that come with birth order? If so, what do you think they are?

● Why is it so important to Amal’s parents that the new baby is a boy?

● Amal’s friend, Omar, borrows books from his school library and lends them to Amal because ‘it was no secret that the boys’ school had a much bigger library to choose from.’ (p. 11) Why do you think the boys have a bigger library?

● On page 38, the author ‘personifies’ hope when she writes, ‘But hope was a tricky thing. It found its way back to me.’ In these sentences hope is described as if it has a mind of its own. Did hope find its way back to Amal or is Amal a hopeful person? Answer with reference to examples in the text.

Summary Writing

Somebody Who is the main character?

Wanted What does he/she want?

But

What is the conflict? What’s stopping him/her to get what he/she wants?

SoHow does he/she try to resolve the conflict?

ThenWhat does he/she do to solve the conflict?

Summary Writing

Summary WritingWrite your summary for the chapters you have read.

Cultural ConnectionsIn the first chapter, Amal and her teacher are having a conversation about some famous poets of the region. She mentions Ghalib, Rumi and Iqbal. Allama Iqbal is very popular in Pakistani culture and his poetry has been used as lyrics to popular songs.

Conduct a research on Allama Iqbal and share your findings. On the next slide you can hear a song that uses Iqbal’s poetry as lyrics.

Three facts you learned

1. 2. 3.

Two facts you found interesting

1. 2.

One question you have

1.

Cultural ConnectionsKhudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehleKhuda bande se ye poche bata teri raza kia haiKhudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehleKhuda bande se ye poche bata teri raza kia hai Sitaron se age jahan aur bhi hai aur bhi haiAbhi ishq ke Imtehan aur bhi hai aur bhi haiSitaron se age jahan aur bhi hai aur bhi haiAbhi ishq ke Imtehan aur bhi hai aur bhi hai Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehleKhuda bande se ye poche bata teri raza kia hai Tu shaheen hai, Tu shaheen hai, Tu shaheen haiTu shaheen hai, Tu shaheen hai Parvaz hai kam tera kam teraTere samne Aasman aur bhi haiTu shaheen he Basera kar Paharon ki chatano perTu shaheen hai tu Shaheen hai tu shaheen hai Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehleKhuda bande se ye poche bata teri raza kia hai Khudi ko kar buland itna ke har taqder se pehleKhuda bande se ye poche bata teri raza kia haibata teri raza kia haibata teri raza kia hai

Raise yourself to such height that before writing your destinyGod asks man himself, “Tell me what is your desire?”Raise yourself to such height that before writing your destinyGod asks man himself, “Tell me what is your desire?” There are worlds beyond the starsYour passions will be further testedThere are worlds beyond the starsYour passions will be further tested Raise yourself to such height that before writing your destinyGod asks man himself, “Tell me what is your desire?” You are a falcon, You are a falcon, You are a falconYou are a falcon, You are a falcon, Your job is to soar You have many skies aheadYou are a falcon, you live on the peaks of mountainsYou are a falcon, You are a falcon, You are a falcon Raise yourself to such height that before writing your destinyGod asks man himself, “Tell me what is your desire?” Raise yourself to such height that before writing your destinyGod asks man himself, “Tell me what is your desire?”“Tell me what is your desire?”“Tell me what is your desire?”

Big Idea: Change

Essential Question: What does it take to create change?

Challenge: Be the change

WEEK 2

But hope was a tricky thing. It found its way back to me.

VocabularyENGLISH URDU

Words Words Meaning

1. Swaddled2. Charred3. Unclenched4. Measly5. Vengeance 6. Bustling7. Satchel8. Taunted9. Shriveled

10. Dowry11. Cavernous12. Gangly13. Gawking14. Rickety

1. Laddus

2. Chai3. Parathas

4. Charpai5. Baji6. jinn

1. Small round yellow balls eaten as dessert (usually passed out when a baby is born)

2. Tea 3. Round flaky bread usually eaten with

something (similar to tortillas)4. A bed made using jute and a metal frame5. Term of respect for older sister6. monster

Vocabulary

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Discussion QuestionsFlipgrid:

● Discussion Spark● Connect it!

● Boys have more opportunities in Amal’s society than Amal and the other girls in her village. Is this unique to the world Amal lives in? Why or why not? What are the ways girls and boys are treated differently in her village?

● Have your parents ever placed expectations on you that felt unfair? Describe the situation and how you either worked through it, or how you could work through it in the future.

● Amal has to pay a huge price for not giving away or selling her pomegranate to Jawad Sahib. What ethical or moral issues are presented in this selection? How might they be important to the story’s plot?

Conflicts

Conflict Type Example from the book

Man v. SelfInternal

Amal wants to help Miss Sadia but she has to go home to help her family.

Man v. Nature External

Amal leaves Jawad Sahib’s house but gets lost in Hazarabad.

Man v. Man External

Amal refuses to give her pomegranate to Jawad Sahib.

Man v. Society External

Amal’s family felt sad when a new baby girl was born because they wanted a boy.

Directions: For each week, write down at least one conflict that occurred within the chapter, then write down the type of conflict in the correct column (either Internal or External). Week one has been completed for you.

Types of conflict:1. INTERNAL: Man vs. Self2. EXTERNAL: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature

Conflicts

Week Description of important conflict Internal Conflict External Conflict

One 1. Amal wants to help Miss Sadia but she has to go home to help her family.

2. Amal’s family felt sad when a new baby girl was born because they wanted a boy.

1. Man vs. Self

2. Man vs Society

Two

Summary WritingWrite your summary for the chapters you have read.

Cultural Connections

These are some shops in Lahore and Karachi.

Cultural ConnectionsLahore is a city of 13 gates. Some still exist whereas some have been demolished.

Big Idea: Change

Essential Question: What does it take to create change?

Challenge: Be the change

WEEK 3

I loved this one. Read it so many times, my father replaced my worn copy with a new one. He didn’t realize I liked the

feel of the old one.

VocabularyENGLISH URDU

Words Words Meaning

1. fluorescent2. verandah3. ladeled4. saffron5. porcelain6. armoire7. dollop8. percolator9. glowered

10. scrutinized11. pruning12. matron13. tome 14. scalloped

1. cholay2. korma3. kebab4. roti5. nihari

6. nabay7. banway8. chak9. baba

10. hookah

1. Chickpea curry2. A yogurt and fried onion based curry3. Grilled meat4. Thin flat bread similar to a tortilla5. Boneless meat curry usually covered

overnight and eaten as breakfast6. 90 also pronounced navay7. 928. Village 9. Term used for an old man

10. A device used for smoking

Vocabulary

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Discussion QuestionsFlipgrid:

● Discussion Spark● Connect it!

● List the names of people who work at Jawad Sahib’s estate and list their responsibilities.

● Why do you think the author, Aisha Saeed, creates a link between Nasreen Baji and Amal’s village? How does this affect how you feel about Nasreen?

● Nabila is initially very jealous of Amal. What are some of the tricks she plays on Amal, and why does she play them? How is her situation different from that of many of the other workers at the estate?

● The author creates a tender moment between Jawad Sahib and Amal in chapter 23. What, in your opinion, is the significance of that moment?

Character TraitsWhat are Character Traits?When we talk about a character, we often describe that character in terms of character traits: descriptive adjectives like happy or sad that tell us the specific qualities of the character.

They're the same kinds of words that we might use to describe ourselves or others, but we're using them to describe fictional characters in something we've read.

How do we find Character Traits?

The author may tell us these traits directly, but more often the author will show us these traits in action. Our job as readers is to draw a conclusion - or infer - about the character's traits from what the character says, thinks, and does.

We might infer a character trait from something a character does only once, or we might draw our conclusions from a series of things the character says and does. Sometimes a character’s traits may be different by the end of a story than they were at the beginning.

Character TraitsAmal

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Character Traits Revealed

Jawad Sahib

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Character Traits Revealed

Your Choice

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Character Traits Revealed

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Character Traits Revealed

Need help? Click here to see a list of character traits

Summary WritingWrite your summary for the chapters you have read.

ConflictsDirections: For each week, write down at least one conflict that occurred within the chapter, then write down the type of conflict in the correct column (either Internal or External).

Types of conflict:1. INTERNAL: Man vs. Self2. EXTERNAL: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature

Week Description of important conflict Internal Conflict External Conflict

Three

Cultural Connections

English Urdu Your

choiceEnglish Urdu

Your choice

one aik six chay

two do seven saat

three teen eight aat

four char nine no

five paanch ten dus

Some villages in Pakistan do not have names. They are assigned a number. Nabay Chak and Banway Chak actually translates to 90 village and 92 village. Do you know numbers in any other language?

Big Idea: Change

Essential Question: What does it take to create change?

Challenge: Be the change

WEEK 4

But to call me a guest in the only place I ever belonged - the word cut like a

jagged stone against my heart.

VocabularyENGLISH URDU

Words Words Meaning

1. pecked2. smattering3. penetrating4. penance 5. quivered6. prospective7. foyer8. unlatched9. batons

10. retorted11. knack12. sputtered13. interject14. treachery15. unfurled

1. chotu

2. shawl3. alif4. bey5. Sari

6. hijab7. bazaar8. pakoras

9. kardhai chicken

10. Anarkali

1. A term of endearment used for someone who is young or short

2. A large scarf 3. A - first letter of the urdu alphabets4. B - second letter of the urdu alphabets5. A single long piece of cloth wrapped

around the body. Worn with a blouse6. A cloth used to cover hair7. Market8. Fried appetizer usually made of

vegetables 9. Chicken made in a wok with tomatoes

10. A very famous shopping area in Lahore

named after a royal maid

Vocabulary

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Discussion QuestionsFlipgrid:

● Discussion Spark● Connect it!

● The mythology surrounding the Khan family introduces us to them as characters before they make an appearance in the text. What power do they have over the people in Amal’s village, and even over the children who have never met them?

● Nabila is very hostile toward Amal at first. What are her reasons for feeling the way she does toward Amal, and how do her feelings ultimately evolve?

● How has the opinion of the other workers changed about Amal? How did they feel when she arrived and how do they feel now? Why has their opinion changed?

● Words like “You are strong” and “You’re our guest,” cut like a jagged stone against Amal’s heart. Why do you think Amal felt this way?

ThemeTheme ≠ Topic

Theme is the message about the topic or big idea.

Subject/Big Idea

Theme (The message of the story)

Love Love is complicated.

FriendshipTrue friends like you for who you really are on the inside.

Perseverance You should never give up.

HonestyTelling the truth may be hard, but it’s the right decision to make.

Theme

Subject/Big Idea

Theme (The message of the story)

Evidence:

What is the theme of Amal Unbound? Support your claim with evidence.

Summary WritingWrite your summary for the chapters you have read.

ConflictsDirections: For each week, write down at least one conflict that occurred within the chapter, then write down the type of conflict in the correct column (either Internal or External).

Types of conflict:1. INTERNAL: Man vs. Self2. EXTERNAL: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature

Week Description of important conflict Internal Conflict External Conflict

Four

Cultural ConnectionsWedding celebrations last for weeks in Pakistan. There are at least 4 ceremonies with lots of songs and dances. Traditionally matchmaking is arranged by parents. That is why Jawad Sahib’s mom is looking for prospective brides.

Big Idea: Change

Essential Question: What does it take to create change?

Challenge: Be the change

WEEK 5

I knew learning to read wouldn't change the fact that Fatima was trapped here like I was,

cleaning floors, dusting baseboards, and peeling potatoes. But at least by teaching her

to read, I gave her a window to see worlds beyond ours and a chance to imagine leaving

the walls of this estate and to feel free, even if it was only for a little while.

VocabularyENGLISH URDU

Words Words Meaning

1. somber2. perched3. intricate4. subdued5. docile6. dowry7. wrenched8. indebted9. upended

10. immaculate11. confection12. chimed13. diplomat14. wicker

1. mehndi2. churidar

1. henna2. tight long pajamas with

excess fabric on the bottom made to look like bangles on the bottom (churi=bangle)

Vocabulary

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Discussion QuestionsFlipgrid:

● Discussion Spark● Connect it!

● On page 176, Amal feels Nasreen baaji’s cage is nicer than hers. What does she mean by this thought? Explain with evidence from the text.

● Amal has a great relationship with both of her teachers, Miss Sadia and Asif at the literacy center. Who are some of your favorite teachers and how have they changed you and your views?

● Do you notice a change is Fatima? How has Amal influenced Fatima? Does this relationship benefit Amal? If so, how, explain?

● In chapter 39, Amal and Asif share their point of views about ‘change’. How are they similar and how are they different?

Tone and MoodMy mother’s voice told me to let this go. Something was off with this man. Let him have the fruit and walk away. But all I could see was the red pomegranate and how he grasped it in his palm as though it was already his.

● How does this text make you FEEL?

● What was Amal’s ATTITUDE when the man took her

fruit?

Tone and MoodACTION TASK

Look at this image and explain the feelings you get.

The first image...

Define Mood and Tone, but first...● Watch this video● See this slideshow

Mood:

Tone:

Use Amal Unbound, choose a chapter, and analyze the tone and mood. Provide quotes that help support your rationale.

Here is a list of words for support.

Chapter:Tone: Mood:Quotes:Rationale:

Write your summary for the chapters you have read.

Summary Writing

ConflictsDirections: For each week, write down at least one conflict that occurred within the chapter, then write down the type of conflict in the correct column (either Internal or External).

Types of conflict:1. INTERNAL: Man vs. Self2. EXTERNAL: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature

Week Description of important conflict Internal Conflict External Conflict

Five

Cultural ConnectionsFood is an integral part of Pakistan’s social life. Most families enjoy evening tea parties. Notice how Amal prepares a tray for Nasreen Baji’s evening tea.

Big Idea: Change

Essential Question: What does it take to create change?

Challenge: Be the change

WEEK 6

Making choices even when they scare you because you know it’s the right

thing to do - that’s bravery

VocabularyENGLISH URDU

Words Words Meaning

1. lavish2. federal3. meticulous4. admonished 5. exile6. carted7. status quo8. feudal9. percolator

10. tinny11. surreal12. intrusions

1. kheer 1. Rice pudding

Vocabulary

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Discussion QuestionsFlipgrid:

● Discussion Spark● Connect it!

● Amal feels guilty when she sees Nasreen Baji’s distress after Jawad and Khan Sahib are arrested. Why does she feel guilty? And should she?

● On page 218, Amal asks the other servants, ‘Isn’t it a good thing that he’s been caught?’ She has never considered the further implications for other people at the estate if the Khan family can no longer employ them. Do you believe that Amal has done the right thing. Was her freedom worth more than the security of many other families?

● We don’t see Amal reuniting with her family. Instead we see Amal walking to her village and wondering what will happen next in her life. What do you think happened next?

Story ElementsWatch this video and then fill out the chart about the five elements of Amal Unbound.

Story ElementsSetting:

Conflict: Theme:

Characters:Plot:

Summary WritingWrite your summary for the chapters you have read.

ConflictsDirections: For each week, write down at least one conflict that occurred within the chapter, then write down the type of conflict in the correct column (either Internal or External).

Types of conflict:1. INTERNAL: Man vs. Self2. EXTERNAL: Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature

Week Description of important conflict Internal Conflict External Conflict

Six

Cultural ConnectionsThe system of Education is different in Pakistan. Public education is not considered high quality. Most Pakistani send their children to private schools. But there are organizations that run schools for citizens who cannot afford education.

The Citizen’s Foundation -

USA

Extension Activities× Conduct a research on Benazir Bhutto and share with peers.

She’s in the Guinness Book for World Records. Find out why :)

× Conduct a research on Malala Yousafzai and share with peers.

× The book ends with Amal heading home unsure about what her future holds. Write a follow up story and share what Amal is up to now.

× Write a story from Nabila’s point of view. × Plot a timeline of significant events in the novel. Underneath

each event, write a short description of the consequences of that event and draw an arrow to any other event that happened as a direct consequence of it.

Reflection: How can YOU create change in yourself, your family, school, community or the world?

CREDITSI hope you and your learners enjoy working through Amal Unbound and this HyperDoc. I would like to thank the following educators for the inspiration.

● Pernille Ripp for bringing the Global Read Aloud Project to life and making it possible for all the amazing educators and learners to collaborate in a risk free environment.

● Aisha Saeed for creating such a beautiful character, Amal. Her perseverance knows no limits.

● The creators of “A Long Walk to Water Curriculum Guide” (Laura Conroy, Maddy La Voe, Christina Levey, and Jennifer Wagner)

● The creators of “The Lemonade War” (Karly Moura, Sean Fahey, and Michelle Waggoner).

● Slides Carnival for one of my favorite Google Slides template

CREDITS

I am so elated that the story is set in my home country. I wanted my learners to get an inside look into Pakistan. I want them to visualize the sights, sounds and taste of my birth place. I am eternally grateful to the following friends:

● Taimur and Saba Ghaznavi for sharing their wedding pictures.● Aisha and Obaid Khan for sharing their wedding pictures.● Hamza Ghaznavi and his ProperGaanda team for allowing me to

use their vlog on the 13 gates of Lahore. ● Shermeen Zaidi for her insight regarding children’s education in

Lahore, Pakistan.

CREDITSI am very grateful for the following educators. Their support and words of wisdom mean a lot to me.

● Stephanie Richter (@RJLdeskin) for sharing her flipgrid template for booktalk.

● Cassie Knight (SoVeryCassie) for vetting the content. ● Chantel Kastrounis (@NetZeroLee) for pushing my thinking and

the wonderful ideas related to guiding activities.

Thanks!Any questions?

You can find me at:

@NetZeroKhan

skkhan@coppellisd.com

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