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By Heather Fraelle

​How a Character Changes

​Think about how Aleena’s feelings toward Hakeem change during her birthday party. Answer the questions below to help you better understand Aleena.

Use examples from the beginning, middle, and end of the party.

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BEGINNING

At the start of Aleena’s party, how does she feel about including Hakeem? What does she ask

her mother to do?

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MIDDLE

How does Aleena feel when she hears her friends say negative things about Hakeem? How

does she respond?

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END

Toward the end of the party, why does Aleena decide to include Hakeem?

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What part of having a little brother surprised you?

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Why did you want our family to adopt Hakeem in the first place?

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You were mad about Hakeem messing up the sand art. Why did it bother you that your friends were angry too?

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When you decided to include Hakeem in your party, how did that make you feel? Why?