Cause and Effect with "Hands of Fatima"

Why is Aneesi so upset with her father at first? He brings her the news that there is a man who wants to marry her.
She's not even 15 yet, and the man, back in Syria, is 30.
Later, when he gives her the beautiful "Hands of Fatima" jewel, she worries that maybe, just maybe, he is the one
who stole the money from Maya. She hates herself for even thinking that.

Once you have read the story, and understand the "WHYS", and WHAT CAUSED THE FEELINGS described,
make a comment about the story's end. Tell others in the class how you understand the story. Explain it.
Tell what you like, and what you don't like.

What does "Hand of Fatima" mean? A symbol.

Find out more about the "Hand of Fatima" as a symbol. Read about other symbols.
http://www.crossroad.to/Books/symbols1.html

Lean on Me

The Hand of Fatima

Write a brief reflection ....how would it be to live in a place as Aneesi does that requires so much work? What would you do if you had different plans for your life than others wanted for you?

vocabulary review Jeopardy Template

vocabulary review Jeopardy Template

autobiography publishing

Post your autobiography, after you have edited it very carefully!

The Ties THAT BIND!

Tell me...and your classmates...about your understanding of the character's decision in

"My Brother's Keeper". Can you relate a story that connects to his decision? (Remember that in "Freedom Writers" , EVA had to make a similar decision.)