Haveli by Suzanne Fisher Staples

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Description:

This novel begins five years after the end of Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind. Shabanu is now a young woman with a child. She has learned patience and acquired wisdom, discovering that being loyal to yourself and to your family is most important. Her experiences and the lessons she teaches illustrate the power of perseverance and hard work. Set in Pakistan, Haveli provides an accurate representation of Pakistani culture and traditions.

Activities:

Students examine characterization, analyze and respond to poetry, and write creatively. They also chart, graph, map, brainstorm, make presentations, and participate in small- and large-group discussions. Lessons address figurative language, sensory details, flashback, foreshadowing, and symbolism. The final lesson asks students to compare the conflicts, setting, and ideas of Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind with its sequel, Haveli.

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