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Afghanistan: A Land of Struggle and Resilience

Explore the turbulent history and resilient people of Afghanistan through the lens of the novel "Parvana" by Deborah Ellis. Delve into the geographical features, landscape, and historical context of this land-locked country. Understand the impact of wars, invasions, and the rise of the Taliban on the Afghan people. Gain insight into the struggles and changes that have shaped Afghanistan, from conquerors to modern warfare. Unravel the complexities of Kabul, the capital city, and its significance in the country's story. Embark on a research task to create a PowerPoint presentation on a specific aspect of Afghanistan's rich tapestry.

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Afghanistan: A Land of Struggle and Resilience

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  1. Parvana by Deborah Ellis Pre – reading Location and Historical Context

  2. Afghanistan

  3. Geographical features of Afghanistan • Afghanistan is a LAND-LOCKED country. • The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul

  4. Landscape of Afghanistan • What did you find out about the landscape of Afghanistan from the previous map? Discussion: What does this geographical information tell us about the lifestyle of people who live there?

  5. Afghanistan

  6. A brief History • Afghanistan is a place that has been wracked by war at many times throughout its long history. • In the nineteenth century the British invaded • In 1978 the Soviets (from what is now Russia) invaded • TURN TO PAGE 169 (Authors note)

  7. Questions • How have conquerors and explorers throughout history labelled Afghanistan? • What happened in 1978 and 1980 in Afghanistan? • What happened after the Soviets left Afghanistan in 1989? • What impact has war had on the landscape and infrastructure of Afghanistan?

  8. Questions (2) 5. What impacts has the constant warfare had on the everyday people who live in Afghanistan? 6. Who are the Taliban? Describe the changes they made to Afghanistan. 7. Why did America bomb Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks on New York? 8. What impact has this new war had on the people of Afghanistan?

  9. Kabul What do you see? What do you think? What do you wonder?

  10. Research Task/ PowerPoint Presentation • You are to conduct research on a specific aspect of Afghanistan and create a PowerPoint slideshow.

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