Explanation of the SOS program and Curriculum Toolkit, with integration suggestions for IB

1. A Thousand Splendid Moments:Moments:Life-Saving “Novel” Study That is Life-Changing and Life-Saving Roya Hosseini Gina Miccio http://www.sos4tkhf.com/toolkit.htm & http://www.khaledhosseinifoundation.org/

2. Because the brain likes a preview… Today’s Outcomes: Welcome & Introduction (Roya Hosseini) Overview of the Student Outreach for Shelters (SOS) Service Learning Project (me) Overview of the SOS Lesson Plans (me) Integration with IB (you) Q&A (us)

3. If you want to get the “A”…

4. I’m a teacher and…

5. I’m an Afghan refugee and… Student Outreach for Shelters (SOS) For every $1,500 students raise, the Khaled Hosseini Foundation will help the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provide one homeless family in Afghanistan the resources and training to build a shelter.

6. I’m a student and… “How powerful and strong …women are….” “We are all interconnected in each others’ struggle… we all play a role in alleviating each others’ struggles.” “To fight for what I believe in…” - students of Notre Dame High School The simple math: 2 GREAT NOVELS: A Thousand Splendid Suns & The Kite Runner + LESSONS: Theme Analysis Lessons, Study Guides, Civics & World Studies Lessons + SERVICE LEARNING: SOS Project = Amazing, purposeful, synthesis-level, authentic learning!!

7. But wait, there’s more… Overview & Timeframe Outcomes Guided Instruction, Collaborative Learning, Independent Learning Anticipatory Sets & Exit Tickets Graphic Organizers (printables!) Assessment – Essay and other Standard Alignment: McRel(Mid-Continent Research for Education & Learning)& National Service Learning

8. Now make it your own…

9. Thank you! Thank you! Collaboration feedback and Q&A Please leave email if you want today’s collaboration sent to you & please leave your written group work Contact/Visit: www.thekhaledhosseinifoundation.org http://www.sos4tkhf.com/toolkit.htm info@sos4tkhf.org