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Chapter 6

Dear Tall Ali,

You should consider being kinder to Omar and Hassan because Omar is trying his best to take care of his brother. Try to feel how Omar feels; he goes to school, returns home, does chores, and sleeps, and then he repeats the next day. Also, Hassan doesn't know better. Put your feet in Omar's shoes; how would you feel if you had a disabled brother and someone made fun of you, your brother, and your mom? You wouldn't like it; neither does Omar.

Sincerely,

Hassan Nehme

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Dear Maryam,

I'm sure we will be able to go to Canada together, I mean you are very smart and are always top of the class! If we manage to get to Canada, which I'm sure we will, then we will share a house together and go to the same school and run our own business together! You can also do another job that YOU want since you can multitask which is really good, I'm very excited!

Sincerely'

Nimo

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1.) Why is Omar mad at his mother, does he think he will reunite with her?

2.) Does Omar feel like he treats Hassan as a baby? If so, does he change this behavior?

3.) What are Nimo and Maryam's goals? Does Maryam support the idea of getting married?

4.) How does Omar feel about Summer break? Does he view it positively, negatively, or both?

5.) How do you think Hassan feels when he is babied by Omar? Does he feel happier when Omar changes his behavior?

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1. When Omar found out his ranking on the school board why wasnt he jealous of Jeri for getting a higher score

2. Why did Jeri and Omar get caught in hide and seek

3. Why did Omar attack tall Ali

4. Why did Jeri want to go to America so bad

5. Why are Maryam and Nimo still studying on the break

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1. On pages 72, Omar and his friends were playing hide and seek in the dark, and i always used to play that with my friends.

2. On page 83, Maryam and Nimo are studying on their vacation, and I also study on my breaks.

3. On page 84, Maryam and Nimo have their future planned out, and so do I.

4. On page 90, Omar gets pinched and patted by Fatuma's relatives, and I always get pinched and patted by my relatives.

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1.)Maryam, Nimo and I all share the connection of wanting to study hard even in the summer to get into a good college.

2.) In the summer I also play with my friends and neighbors until it gets dark like Omar and his friends.

3.) Maryam and I both share the hobby of writing poems and also Nimo and I both love sharing them to people.

4.) Hassan and I both may be overlooked when it comes to chores and stuff but when we have a shot at doing them we end up doing really well.

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page 70-94

1.) page 77. We both protect our little siblings.

2.) page 79. Jeri hates being called by his nickname, and I hate being called by my nickname.

3.) page 88. Hassan loves the swings and I do also.

4.) page 72. Omar was playing hide n seek with his friends on vacation, and I like playing hide n seek with my cousins on vacation

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Dear mama,

I miss you. were are i've been wondering where you were. It's been stressful without you. I've had to look after Hassan, go to school, and do chores. I barely get sleep. we haven't had food for five days until it was time I thought I saw you but it was someone else. I was wondering were you were and if you abandoned us. I wonder if you still alive. I started crying and I threw a fit like the little kids with their mom in the tent near us. I'm grateful I have Fatuma because she helped me. I can't believe yelled at Fatuma. I feel so terrible.

Sincerly, Omar

chapter 5

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Pgs read, 60-69

1. On page 62 Hassan states, "blech" I can relate to this because when I consume something I don't like I will make a weird sound as if I don't like it.

2. On page 61, Omar states, " Move over!" I can relate to this because, I tell my friends to move over because they are squishing me when I sit on a chair.

3. On page 69 Omar states, " R-R-RRRRRGHH" I can relate to this because when I get mad I start to scream.

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Page 60-69

On page 60, Omar and the other kids at school are very frustrated and tired, I can connect to this because sometimes, when I have a-lot of homework it's hard for me to focus and I get frustrated and it affects how I talk.

On page 62, it shows Omar drinking tea from tree bark. I can relate to this because sometimes-after vacation, I have no food in my fridge so I have to eat whatever we have at home which sometimesisn't the best food.

On page 65, Omar finds a woman who looks like his mother and gets exited and rushes over to her. He cried to her "MAMA?" I can relate to this because when I see someone that looks like my grandpa who passed away it makes me feel closer to him even after his passing.

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Chapter 5 pages 60-69

Omar feels stressed out and tired because he has school then English school and has chores then more chores to pay off his English class and there is a lack of food. He doesn't eat much because there is barely enough stuff left to eat and kids begin to faint because of not enough food he sleeps on a cheap mattress next to Omar who keeps moving around in the bed and when he goes to school everyone's in a bad mood and everyone is grumpy because of the shortage of food. Also, Omar feels extremely depressed because his mom left them.

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Dear Mama,

Where are you? Did you abandon Hassan and I? If you did, why did you? We don't have enough food, and school has been stressful lately. Taking care of Hassan, school, and getting food is hard. We're barely able to survive with the small amount of food we have. Thankfully, Fatuma, our foster mother, has been trying her best to feed us and protect us. I hope you are alright and you find us soon.

Sincerely,

Omar

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Chapter 5

In this chapter, Omar expresses how tired and hungry he is. When Omar gets to school, it is pretty empty because it is an empty day. Omar has to go get the food the next day from the distribution center. While he was at the Distribution center, he thought he saw his mom, but it ended up not being her. When he got home, Fatuma made his food and tried to comfort Hassan, but he ended up blowing up at her.

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1.) Do you think the food will last them until the next time they get food?

2.)What are empty days? Why are people grumpy on empty days?

3.)What is the main reason Omar struggles in this chapter?

4.) Why did Omar get mad and yell at Fatuma?

5.)What was Omar thinking about while he was waiting in line to get food?

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1. On page 60, everyone gets all mad and grumpy at each other I can relate because it reminds me when me and my sister get grumpy at each other.

2. On page 65, Omar goes to a lady thinking it's his mom, which relates when my sister went to lara's car thinking it was our mom's car.

3. On page 63, Omar gets a UN card to get food, which relates to the school lunch cards the students get for lunch.

4. On page 68, Omar is carrying bags and doesn't mind, which relates to when I carry the groceries to my car and I don't mind.

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Pages 60-69

Dear Omar,

Your mother did not abandon you she must just have trouble finding you guys or she is having some problems in Somalia. Your trouble will end soon the war will finish soon I hope. After she will find you, your life will change to a positive world. Do not worry much about food it will be more overtime.

Sincerely,

Ameen

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1. What are rations?

2. What are empty days? Do people like them?

3. What do the mothers do when their little kids get very mad because of hunger?

4. Why does Omar hurry Hassan to a lady?

5. Why is it not hard for Omar to take the food home?

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1.) Do you think the food would last them all 15 days?

2.) Did Omar and Hassan like the teat Fatuma made them?

3.) Who did Omar think he saw during the rations?

4.) What was Omar thinking about when he was in line for food?

5.) Why did Omar get mad and yell at Fatuma at the end of the chapter?

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1. How does Omar feel about Maryam getting married?

2. Why do you think Omar is so tired?

3. How do you think Hassan will react to Omar doing all these chores?

4. Is Fatuma worried about Omar?

5. Does Omar like his hot and chaotic classes

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1. On p. 60, all the kids are grumpy and get mad at each other, which relates to my brothers and me when we get grumpy and mad at each other.

2. On p. 63, Omar has a card the UN gives them to get food, which relates to my school because they gave us lunch cards to get lunch.

3. On p. 65, Omar goes to a random lady, thinking it was his mother, which relates to me when I went to a car because the person in it looked almost identical to my uncle.

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Page 60 to 69

On page 62, Hassan states, "Blech" when he drinks the tree bark from Fatuma. I relate to this because I've also tried something that I didn't like.

On page 69, Omar states," You keep saying that! It isn't true! Nothing is ok!" I relate to this because I have thrown a tantrum before also.

On page 60, Jeri states, "Quit breathing on me!" Then, Omar states, "Well, excuse me for being alive!" I relate to this because I've also been grumpy at school before.

On page 69, Omar expresses, "Why did she leave us? Why didn't she come with us?" I relate to this because I've said that about my mom once when she wasn't with me.

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pages 60-69

1. What is the main reason Omar struggles in this chapter?

2. How does the experience of getting rations show the difficulties that Omar and his brother face?

3. Why is everyone grumpy on empty days? What are empty days?

4. Why does Omar give Fatuma his and Hassan's food?

5. What was Omar thinking about while waiting in line to get food?

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Dear Fatuma,

I'm sorry for misbehaving ever since I started school. I know I'm supposed to be happy but something is really annoying me. I hope you will forgive me; I was stupid and didn't know how to behave. I was upset from hunger and thinking about my mother.

Sincerely,

Omar

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Pg 60-69

In this chapter, Omar feels extremely hungry and upset. He talks about empty days, days where they don't have enough food. He goes to get rations with his ration card, and he worries if his mother is dead, or abandoned them. He even mistook someone as his mother. At the end of the chapter, he is upset and gets mad at Fatuma, and he feels that nothing will be okay.

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From pages 60-69

1.) On page 60 Omar said he was hungry and wasn't getting enough sleep. This related to me because I am fasting and feel how he feels.

2.) On page 62 Fatuma made Hassan and Omar tea out of tree bark and it wasn't too good and I don't like tea either.

3.) On pages 65-66 Omar thought a stranger was his mother and that happened to me once.

4.) On page 63 Omar was explaining how he got a ration card when he registered in camp and now has to renew it, this reminded me of a movie I watched called "The Swimmers."

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p. 60-69

1.) Why did Omar yell at Fatuma at the end of the chapter?

2.) Some days at school, why are people grumpy?

3.) Why did Omar lie to Fatuma and say the Tree Bark tea that she made was good?

4.) Why did Omar think some lady was his mom? explain

5.) When Omar yelled at Fatuma, why didn't she get mad or punish Omar?

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pages 60-69

Dear Omar,

I know you are very hungry I can tell and I am sorry that I don't have enough to feed you but hopefully that bark tea I made you helped with your hunger. Once they give us food I will feed you. I hope your hunger does not stop you from concentrating at school these refugee camps barely give us enough food for all 15 days.

Sincerely,

Fatuma

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Pages 60-70

Dear Mom,

I hope the war ends soon so we can see each other again. I decided to go to school every day and have English after school. I barely see Hassan anymore, and I am getting tired. There is barely enough food to go around the camp, and when we get food, it runs out in a couple of days. I hope I can see you soon.

Sincerely,

Omar

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Chapter 5

1.) Why do you think the people in the camp had days when everyone was grumpy?

2.) Why do you think people fainted every two weeks?

3.) What drink did fatuma give Omar to make him feel less weak?

4.) Why did fatuma go to the distribution center alone?

5.) Who did Omar think he saw on his way to the distribution center, when he figured out this wasn't the person he was looking for how did he feel?

Most of your questions are straight from the text. You have to come with questions are are deeper and more thoughtful.

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Pg 39-51

1.) On pg 39, Omar wakes up for morning prayers, I can relate because I also wake up for morning prayers.

2.) On pg 45, the bell rings for classes, I can relate because in my school the bells ring when a class ends or starts.

3.) On pg 46, Omar finds out all his classes are in English, I can relate because all my classes are in English.

4.) On pg 46, in history class Omar is studying about Kenya, in my social studies class we are studying about African countries including Kenya.

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Dear, Mom

Dear mom,

Today I went to school again, but my calls is very chaotic there’s a lot of yelling and fighting and It’s really hard to concentrate. But I didn’t really care because I loved it here at school because I get to learn. Everyday when I come home Hassan and I go for walk because he hates being cooped up all day and he can’t play with our foster mom Fatuma. Today Fatuma told us when she was a little girl she never went to school, and it shocked me that she told us something about her life in Somalia because she never does. She then told me that most of the girls stayed home and did chores. I found out that one of my classmates is getting married. I also noticed during break time at school the girls go home to prepare lunch or do chores. When I go to get water before school I only see the girls from my school getting water, and when I went for walks with Hassan I’ll only see girls taking care of their siblings or doing chores. I also do chores to help Fatuma, and I get teased for that, but I’ve also been getting tired because of school and chores. Tall Salan then offered me after school English lessons since I can’t understand English and it’s hard at school, but I then realized I put more work on my self. After a couple English lessons I started getting better but I was so tired. This morning when I woke up to get water I saw my girl classmates studying while waiting to get water so I thought they must really like school.

Sincerely, Omar

Sincerely,

Omar

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Chapter four

1. On page 53, Omar goes on a long walk with his brother, Hassan, I can relate to this because after school my sister and I go on a bike ride to the park together.

2. On page 56, Omar wonders how the girls do so many tasks and don't get as tired as him after he does several tasks, I can relate to this because I wonder how my mom does so many things while I struggle with a smaller amount of tasks.

3. On page 57, Omar complains about what he does and how overwhelming it gets for him, I also feel overwhelmed when I have a lot of things to finish such as homework, sports, piano, and others.

4. On page 56, Omar explains how the girls mainly do chores and work in the house while the boys don't do as much, I can relate to this since in the past, people believed that girls were meant to only do chores and work harder than men.

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Chapter 4

Dear Mom,

I think school is too hard for me. I barely understand anything! They only talk in English. Today Salan offered to let me take English lessons at his private school. I want to, but I think it might be too much on my plate, plus I have to take care of Hassan. Also, I need to do all the chores and the kids are making fun of me and they say that I'm a girl. I miss you and I wish you were here to help out.

Sincerely,

Omar

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Omar talks about how his day at school was going and how he had so much to do. Omar realized that he was the one doing all the chores since Hassan couldn't talk and Fatuma was old. Most of the other girls stayed home and did all the chores but Omar didn't have a sister and school was getting harder for him because he didn't know how to speak English that well, so when Salan came he offered him an after school English class which was going to take more time from Omar's day.

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Pages 52-59

1. On page 56 Omar states to Hassan " NOW I HAVE TO WASH YOUR CLOTHES AGAIN." I can also relate since I hate when people need to make me do extra work.

2. On page 56 Omar states " How do they do this" by this he wanted to say its hard to clean, when i try to do my mothers cleaning its really hard to do.

3. On page 58 Omar states " How much does that cost?" I can relate since when someone states anything I just ask how much it costs.

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1. On page 52 Omar says his class is chaotic I can relate because my class is also chaotic.

2. On page 53 Fatuma says that back when she was in school girls wouldn't go to school I can relate because I remember when my grandma told me she didn't go to school.

3. On page 54 Fatuma says Maryam is getting married I can relate because i've heard of stories that girls use to get married young.

4. On page 56 all the girls do the chores and look after their siblings I can relate because I do most the chores and look after my sister.

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From pages 52-60 Chapter 4

Dear Omar ,

I know it's hard to do double the chores and double the school work but you're learning and becoming better at English. Even though it makes you busy you are doing important stuff that can help you instead of playing at the house with Hassan You are learning and doing chores to keep you active. Even though you get made fun of for doing chores you still help around with Fatimah and that's extremely nice. It is grown up of you for helping and doing everything you're doing and still giving some quality time with Hassan so if you keep talking English lessons soon you will improve in your English and become better.

Sincerely ,

Hani Berro

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1. Why do most of the girls with brothers not go to school?

2. Why does Omar like school even though it's loud and crowded?

3. Why did Fatuma not go to school? when she was a child in Somalia?

4. Why is Omar so stressed out with Hassan and school?

5. Why did Omar agree to go to Salan's private school?

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1.) What did Salan offer Omar and did he take the offer?

2.) Do you think Omar liked the idea of girls doing everything in the refugee camp like the chores and taking care of the kids?

3.) Why do you think Fatuma shares a little about her life in Somalia?

4.) Do you think Omar was ready to quit school and why?

5.) What news did Omar find surprising?

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Dear Omar,

Hi Omar.! I miss you very much and hope you come home very soon. I hope you and Hassan are well. I'm glad your friend taught you how to count and write your name in English. Maybe when you get home you can teach me? How are you? How is school? Are there any kids bulling you? Let me know if they are. Are you making new friends? I'm glad you are playing with your brother, and having fun and are in good hands. Where did you get 200 goats from? Can't wait to see how much you boys grown!

Sincerely,

Mom

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on pg.52 Omar says that School here is chaotic I can relate because Here at Maya school it's chaotic sometimes as well.

on pg.52 Omar says "We learned about multiplication, division and spelling" I can relate to this because I learn multiplication, division and spelling as well.

on pg.57 Omar was yelling at his brother Hassan I can relate to this because I yell at my siblings when i'm mad as well.

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Pages 52-59

1.) On page 53, Omar says that Hassan "doesn't like being cooped up all day". I also don't like being inside all day doing nothing.

2.) On page 52, Omar describes school as chaotic and too hot. I also think the school is too loud, and I can't focus sometimes.

3.) On page 57, Omar gets overwhelmed with chores and school. I can sometimes get overwhelmed with work from school sometimes.

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1. On page 52, Omar said his class was loud, and chaotic, which relates with my class.

2. On page 53, Omar stated that he talks about school, and so do I.

3. On page 53, Fatuma didn't go to school, and I know someone who didn't get and education.

4. Omar's brother's name is Hassan, and my uncle's name is Hassan.

Try to make more meaningful connections.

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Pages 52-59

Dear Mama,

I finally got proper education but boy is it hard. I never knew all the classes are in english. I told Tall Salan this and he gave me a great opportunity, now I take after school classes to learn english and my english has gotten way better. I haven't had much of a chance to do things with Hassan and he has been felling pretty down lately. Some good news is that Maryam is getting married. I was supprised, how was the quiet girl getting married. How is Somalia, is your trip here going good. When are you coming back Hassan and I need you, please come soon.

Sincerely,

Omar

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Omar is still going to school, but he feels it is very hard for him. He has to do chores, focus on his lessons, and take care of Hassan. He also has to take extra lessons to understand English. Omar also thinks about Maryam, since she is getting married, yet still studying and focusing on lessons. He thinks about what girls have to do, and all their work. He feels like them since he also has to do all the work for his family. Omar is thinking about leaving school, but at the same time he doesn't want to.

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1. What news did Omar find surprising?

2. What was the deal Omar made with Tall Salan?

3. Why do you think Fatuma shares little about her life back in Somalia?

4. Why do you think the girls do most of the chores in the refugee camp?

5. Do you think Omar was ready to give up school? Why?

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Q1: How do you think Omar felt when he was told about Fatuma's life back in Somalia?

Q2: Do you think Omar likes being at school? Explain why or why not.

Q3: Why is Omar so exhausted in the morning?

Q4: What do you think Omar understands from the girls after doing all the chores himself and knowing that they always do the chores around the house?

Q5: Why do you think Maryam is still going to school even if she is getting married?

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1.) Why did girls not go to school in Fatuma's life back in Somalia?

2.) Why do you think Maryam was always quiet? Explain.

3.) Where was Omar going after school?

4.) What did Omar notice about the other people around him?

5.) Why was Omar exhausted by the end of the chapter?

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Dear Salan,

I think school is too hard for me. I have to keep up with all my lessons, do my chores, and take care of Hassan. I don't have any time for myself! I barely understand the lessons, even though I am learning English. It is so hard to do all the chores by myself, and all the kids make fun of me! I can't handle it anymore, and I might give up. I'm sorry Salan, it is just too hard.

Sincerely, Omar

Sincerely,

Omar

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Pages 39-51

In my opinion, i can relate to Omar because I knew and some people spoke a language I didn't know which was Arabic I felt lost in a way yet happy just like Omar I felt away and disconnected from my brother when I left. Lastly I can relate to him for liking art because sometimes when I'm bored I color and just like Omar I have really good experience with art.

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P. 39-51

Dear Omar,

I'm aware that you are new to the school and everything is difficult yet slowly you will become more used to it and hopefully, you will be more efficient in English. You should still have hope for your mom in Somalia and I'm glad you enjoy attending your school and learning. Plus every Saturday and Sunday you will have all day to play with Hassan and talk to him about school. In addition, you don't have homework so once you leave school you can relax talk to Hassan or play with your friends.

Sincerely:Hani

Sincerely,

Hani

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Sincerely,

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Page 39-51

1. Why was a part of Omar happy about leaving Hassan?

2. Why were all the kids shocked about Omar having a notebook and pencil?

3. Why were all the teachers speaking only english?

4. Why did Omar not go home on his lunch break?

5. Why could Omar not stop smiling?

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Omar wakes up for prayer and then goes to eat with Fatuma and Hassan. He had already decided to go to school. Omar leaves to join his friends and Hassan starts crying, Omar felt bad but a bit happy. He later meets Nimo and her friend Maryam while walking and then they all arrive at school and Omar takes Tall Ali's seat. Even though he took notes Omar couldn't understand most of the things he learned. When he went home he taught Hassan what he remembered and hoped his parents would be proud.

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Dear Mother,

I finally started school and am learning new things. I hope you're proud of me and get to see me as someone successful in the future. Don't worry though, Hassan is in good hands. Hassan and I miss you a lot and really want you to come back soon. I can now play with a real soccer ball with my friends, without making it out of plastic bags. I'm also learning new languages that I never knew. Once you come back for us, you'll see how much I've grown!

Sincerely, Omar

Sincerelry,

Omar

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Dear Hassan,

I am extremely sorry for leaving you behind like that. I feel so guilty. I'm starting to go to school now and I am learning so many new things. I will come home as soon as school ends to be with you. Just know, I will never leave you ever and I will always be by your side.

Sincerely, Omar

Sincererly,

Omar

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1. Will Omar get good grades or will he fail?

2. Will Omar get along with the kids in his class?

3.Will Hassan also go to school with Omar?

4. Will Hassan be okay with Omar going to school?

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1.) On page 39 Omar prays morning prayer. I compare this to me because I pray morning prayer.

2.) On page 40 Hassan is crying because Omar is leaving. I relate to this because I used to cry when my mom used to leave the house.

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Dear, Mom,

I had a great day at school today. It was a little hard to understand because they only spoke English but it was still fun. We learned math, science, English Arabic, history, and the language Kiswahli. I was one of the few with a notebook which was an advantage. When I got home Hassan came running to me because he missed me so much, I also missed him a lot. Over all It was fun and amazing and im (I'm)looking forward to go again tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Omar

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Pages 39-51

1. One connection I can make is that, on page 39, Omar wakes up for morning prayer. I relate to this because I wake up to pray when I hear the adhan in the morning.

2. Another connection I can make is on page 49, where Omar learns Arabic in school. I relate to this because I am learning Arabic at school.

3. Another connection is on page 47. Omar's class is so loud, and mine is too.

4. On page 42, Nimo stood up for her friend when Tall Ali was being rude, I relate to this because I stand up for my friends.

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Pages 31 to 51

In chapter 3 Omar takes the decision to go to school feeling a little nervous about Hassan but a part of him felt happy. The school only taught English and other languages so Omar was complaining why not teach in Somali but then realized that not everybody there was Somalian, so he wrote down everything he understood. Then, Omar went back home and Hassan's heart filled with joy.

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Dear Hassan,

Today I went to school, it felt very unpleasant without you by my side. I'm normally not used to it, although today I had a great day. we learned math and a bunch of other different subjects, I even wrote down some of the things I learned in class in my notebook. In the afternoon me and the kids from school played soccer outside, you won't believe it but we actually had a real soccer ball! In arts & crafts we sculpted elephants out of mud, it reminded me of when we made the building pit together.

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