When Stars Are Scattered Part 3

Why is it such a big deal that Omar is attending high school?

• He had to buy expensive gifts for his teachers.

• He had to pass a difficult test that only a few kids pass.

• He is to tired to study because of Hassan's seizures.

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Even though Omar was admitted into high school, he almost couldn’t go. Why not?

• Fatima needed his help with the goats.

• He had to get married.

• He couldn't afford the uniform.

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Who is Little Nimo?

• Maryam's daughter

• Nimo's daughter

• a new baby goat

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Why does Fatuma get very sad in this chapter?

• Omar drops out of school.

• Hassan get sick.

• One of her goats dies.

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CCSS.W.4.9B

What happens to Hassan?

• He wins an art contest.

• He disappears.

• He makes a cooking mistake.

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What good news does Omar get at the end of this chapter?

• Fatuma was able to revive the goat.

• Hassan starts to talk.

• He is getting resettled to America.

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What makes Omar understand why people would do drugs like khat?

• Khat is easy to grow.

• They feel hopeless and the drug is a way to escape.

• The drug makes it easier for them to study.

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Choose one:

1. Why do you think Omar says Maryam “looks proud but sad too”?

2. Omar always has school assignments that ask him to describe what it means to be a refugee. What does he write about?

3. In Dadaab, very few kids can go to high school, and those who go, must pass a very difficult test. What do you think of a system like this? Good? Bad? Both? Explain your thinking.

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