Welcome

= Welcome Students from the USA and Tunisia!! =

Over 4,400 miles (7,000 kilometers) separate us, but how different are we really? How alike are we? What can we learn about each other through literature? Let's find out! This year we will read two novels, one about a girl growing up in the US and one about a boy growing up in Tunisia, and compare what life is like for teenagers growing up everywhere.

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We are very excited about our global collaboration this year. We will be reading two books, "The Secret Lives of Bees" and "Return to Dar Al-Basha." One book is set in the USA and the other in Tunisia. We hope that you will find common themes in both books as well as themes that resonate with your own lives.




 * Assignment:**

1. You will be creating summaries for each chapter of the book. We will be alternating which school has responsibilities for the summaries. When you create your summary please make sure to include your name and country on your summary page. 2. The group responsible for the chapter summaries will also create 3 discussion questions. 3. Everyone must post at least one reply to one of the 3 discussion questions.


 * Final Video Project:**

When we are done reading both books hopefully we will have had some great discussions about how the books reflect the lives of teens in their respective settings. It will then be your turn to tell your story. You will be creating a 3-5 minute video, in groups, about what it means to be a teenager today in your country.