Hi everyone! For the next few weeks we will be reading Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas. It is a story of a young girl who has moved to America from Iran with her family. It is a book that not only tells her story, but also shows what it is like to be part of two cultures that can sometimes clash with each other.
Today in class, we explored our preconceived thoughts of the Iranian people and culture:
Before reading these chapters, what did you know about Iran, Iranian culture, and/or the Iranian people? What have you learned so far that is the same/different from what you knew? If you didn't know anything about Iran previously, what did you find interesting about their culture? Or, write about your general thoughts of the chapters, and some things that stood out to you. You do not have to answer all of the questions.
Your response should be about one large paragraph (5+ sentences)in length, and I also want you to respond to at least two of your classmates' posts. Responses should be 3+ sentences and should be more than "I agree" or "that is interesting." Responses should contribute to and stimulate the discussion.
