Vocabulary in A Thousand Splendid Suns
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A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale
Khaled Hosseini recaptures the beauty of Afghanistan, and in particular the city of Kabul, in this novel. He follows the journey of two young women who are forced into oppressed lives, while highlighting their resilience throughout their ordeals: a reminder of the spirit of the women of Afghanistan, in spite of those who try to strip them of their dignity.
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A Thousand Splendid Suns Vocabulary lesson plans
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- HIJAB
- KOLBA
- BURQA
- (n.) a headscarf worn by Muslim women
- (n.) hut or shack
- (n.) a loose-fitting garment worn by Muslim women that covers the entire body, with a veil only for the eyes
- MINARET
- VOCABULARY
- WISTFUL
- (n.) a tower atop a mosque which has a place for someone to call Muslims to prayer
- (adj.) having or showing longing, usually tinged with regret
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