The Breadwinner Annotations

Highlight details in paragraph 8 that help describe the setting in which Parvana lives.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How might this setting affect the story's characters?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Words of the Wiser: In paragraphs 20–26, Parvana’s mother expects obedience, but Mrs. Weera offers an insight. What insight does she offer Parvana? Highlight this detail.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

In paragraph 53, highlight what Nooria says in response to Parvana’s disguise. Then, highlight what Nooria is thinking.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What do you learn about Nooria here?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Highlight the words in paragraphs 56–59 that refer to the story’s cultural setting. Then highlight the words that show Parvana's reaction.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How does the grocer respond to Parvana? Mark what he says in lines 69-72.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Describe what the grocer thinks of Parvana. What do his words reveal?

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6