Name ______________________________ Date: ____________________________Literature 10 Summer Reading Project

Dear Class of 2022,

Welcome to your first text for your Literature 10 class! This summer you will be reading Marjane Satrapi’s memoir, Persepolis, in preparation for our first unit. This book provides a compelling story of a young girl living through the Iranian Revolution.

In this packet, you will find the assignments for Persepolis. Please complete this work using black or dark blue ink. This packet will be collected the first day of summer Prep Academy.

Persepolis will be assessed in the following ways and be our first 6 grades for the year:

Summer Assignments - due the first day of summer Prep Academy: Persepolis Notes allow you to take quick notes so you’re ready for our Socratic Seminars. (20 PTS) 4 Quote Analyses are to give you a space to critically analyze the text on a deeper level. (15 PTS each, 60 total)

In-Class: Reading Test during Prep Academy in August checks basic comprehension. (50 PTS) In-class essay the first week of school assesses your writing level and deeper comprehension. (100 PTS)

We do encourage reading with friends and supporting each other with comprehension. HOWEVER, DO NOT HAVE THE SAME QUOTE ANALYSES AS YOUR FRIENDS OR IT COULD BE GROUNDS FOR FAILING AND SUSPENSION.

If you have any questions about this packet or Persepolis, please send an e-mail and you will get a response within the week.

Have a joyful and productive summer!

Best,

Kim SekelEnglish Department Chairksekel@democracyprep.org

HOW TO READ A GRAPHIC NOVELReview the following terms to see how to read and write about a graphic

novel.Text

Speech balloons: These enclose dialogue and come from a specific speaker’s mouth.

Thought bubbles: Dots or bubbles form the balloon to show a character’s internal thoughts.

Captions: Closed rectangles at the top or bottom of the panel giving background information.

Layout Panel: one box containing a combination of image and text in endless variety Frame: the lines and borders that contain the panels Gutter: the space between framed panels Graphic weight: a term that describes the way some images draw the eye more

than others, creating a definite focus using color and/or heavy, light or patterned shading

FRAME

GUTTER

I R A N I A N H I S T O R Y

*Marjane’s travels from Iran to Austria

P A S T L E A D E R S O F I R A N

M A J O R M O M E N T S IN H I S T O R Y

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic religious state, a theocracy, in 1979.

Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiWrite brief notes about each chapter.

Part 1: The Story of a Childhood - Notes

1–25

The Veil

The Bicycle

The Water Cell

26-46

Persepolis

The Letter

The Party

47-61

The Heroes

Moscow

62–79

The Sheep

The Trip

80-102

The F-14’s

The Jewels

The Key

103-125

The Wine

The Cigarette

The Passport

126-153

Kim Wilde

The ShabbatThe Dowry

Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiReading Comprehension Questions

Directions: You can use these reading comprehension questions to make sure you understand the main events that are happening. Add to your notes page any answers you feel are important to record.

Part 1: The Story of a Childhood

1–25

The Veil How does Marji’s family influence her thinking? What is their background and beliefs?

The Bicycle Why is this chapter entitled “the bicycle?”The Water Cell Why does Marji love the king, and why don’t her parents?

26-46

Persepolis According to Marji’s grandmother, what kind of ruler is the Shah?The Letter Why does Mehri’s boyfriend stop seeing her? Why did Marji feel

shame about it?The Party What happens in schools after the Shah leaves?

*effigy: picture/symbolic representation

47-61

The Heroes What messages about justice is Persepolis receiving from her family and community?

Moscow Who was Anoosh, and why does Marji like him so much?*proletariat-the working class

62–79

The Sheep Describe the new government. What is their foundation?What is the double meaning of this chapter title, “the sheep”?

The Trip What happens to the education system? What are the long-term effects of this?

80-102

The F-14’s What city was bombed in Iran and how did they retaliate?The Jewels What problem did the war cause in everyday life for Iranian citizens?

*refinery=oil refinery, source of oilThe Key According to the teachers and society, what was the “key” to

achieving Paradise?

103-

125

The Wine Why do parties continue at Marji’s house, even though they are illegal?

The Cigarette Why does the war continue?The Passport Marji’s uncle has a heart attack out of a fear of grenades going off,

but what really kills him?

126-

153

Kim Wilde Why does Marji continue to wear forbidden clothing?The Shabbat What happened to the Baba-Levy’s?The Dowry Why do Marji’s parents send her to Austria?

Quote Analysis Homework 1 (PG. 1-61)

Page #_____ Panel #_____ Panel description and/or any quoted text:

CONTEXT (2 sentences minimum) – give a complete summary of what is happening at this point in the story / summarize plot

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS (4 sentences minimum) - Determine which aspect (text, graphic weight, figures) is the most interesting to analyze and explain the significance or focus on a particular literary element (symbolism, characterization, theme, etc.) to analyze.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

CONNECTION (2 sentences minimum) - Explain how the panel is significant to a bigger meaning in the chapter/novel.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS - Sentence stems to use when analyzing the graphic novel1) In panel ___, the character/situation is portrayed as _________________through the author’s use of [elements].2) The use of the element _____________ in panel _______ suggests ________________.3) The purpose of the element in panel ___________ is to ________________.Analysis Example: In panel one, the author uses (puts next to each other) heavy graphic weight and light graphic weight. The women in support of the veil are represented by the heavy graphic weight, while the protesters are drawn in the light graphic weight. Satropi uses this element to suggest that one side has a negative feeling (the veil) and the other side has a positive feeling (freedom). The author’s bias towards freedom is seen because of the light graphic weight she gives to the people demonstrating against the veil.

Quote Analysis Homework 2 – Part 1 (PG. 62-153)

Page #_____ Panel #_____ Panel description and/or any quoted text:

CONTEXT (2 sentences minimum) – give a complete summary of what is happening at this point in the story / summarize plot

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS (4 sentences minimum) - Determine which aspect (text, graphic weight, figures) is the most interesting to analyze and explain the significance or focus on a particular literary element (symbolism, characterization, theme, etc.) to analyze.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

CONNECTION (2 sentences minimum) - Explain how the panel is significant to a bigger meaning in the chapter/novel.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS - Sentence stems to use when analyzing the graphic novel4) In panel ___, the character/situation is portrayed as _________________through the author’s use of [elements].5) The use of the element _____________ in panel _______ suggests ________________.6) The purpose of the element in panel ___________ is to ________________.Analysis Example: In panel one, the author uses (puts next to each other) heavy graphic weight and light graphic weight. The women in support of the veil are represented by the heavy graphic weight, while the protesters are drawn in the light graphic weight. Satropi uses this element to suggest that one side has a negative feeling (the veil) and the other side has a positive feeling (freedom). The author’s bias towards freedom is seen because of the light graphic weight she gives to the people demonstrating against the veil.

Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiWrite brief notes about each chapter.

Part 2: The Story of a Return - Notes

155-179

The Soup

Tyrol

Pasta

180-206

The Pill

The Vegetable

The Horse

207-232

Hide and Seek

The Croissant

233-257

The Veil

The Return

259-284

The Joke

Skiing

The Exam

285-311

The Makeup

The ConvocationThe Socks

312-341

The Wedding

The Satellite

The End

Persepolis by Marjane SatrapiReading Comprehension Questions

Directions: You can use these reading comprehension questions to make sure you understand the main events that are happening. Add to your notes page any answers you feel are important to record.

Part 2: The Story of a Return

155-179

The Soup Name two difficulties that Marji has in adjusting to life in Austria.Tyrol How does Marji become accepted? Who shows themselves to be her

true friends?Pasta What major event happens to Marji in this chapter?

Why does she react the way that she does?

180-206

The Pill How does Marji finally begin to become assimilated into Western culture?

The VegetableWhat does Marji do that finally makes her proud?

The Horse When Marji’s mother comes to visit her, what major changes do they both notice?

207-232

Hide and Seek How does Marji’s status as an outsider impact the choices she makes?

The Croissant Why do Marjane and Markus grow apart?

233-257

The Veil Once again: why does Marji feel shame?The Return How does Marji feel about Tehran now that she has returned?

259-284

The Joke How does Marji begin to move forward with her life?Skiing What happens that turns Marji’s perspective around? Why?The Exam How does Marji end up getting in to college?

285-311

The Makeup How is Marji’s boyfriend characterized based on this chapter?The Convocation How does Marji make a difference at the university?The Socks How did Iranians, particularly women, exercise freedom?

312-341

The Wedding Why does Marji decide to marry Reza?The Satellite What does the satellite symbolically represent for Marji’s friends and

family?The End Why does Marji decide to leave Iran?

Quote Analysis Homework 3 (PG. 155-232)

Page #_____ Panel #_____ Panel description and/or any quoted text:

CONTEXT (2 sentences minimum) – give a complete summary of what is happening at this point in the story / summarize plot

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS (4 sentences minimum) - Determine which aspect (text, graphic weight, figures) is the most interesting to analyze and explain the significance or focus on a particular literary element (symbolism, characterization, theme, etc.) to analyze.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

CONNECTION (2 sentences minimum) - Explain how the panel is significant to a bigger meaning in the chapter/novel.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS - Sentence stems to use when analyzing the graphic novel7) In panel ___, the character/situation is portrayed as _________________through the author’s use of [elements].8) The use of the element _____________ in panel _______ suggests ________________.9) The purpose of the element in panel ___________ is to ________________.Analysis Example: In panel one, the author uses (puts next to each other) heavy graphic weight and light graphic weight. The women in support of the veil are represented by the heavy graphic weight, while the protesters are drawn in the light graphic weight. Satropi uses this element to suggest that one side has a negative feeling (the veil) and the other side has a positive feeling (freedom). The author’s bias towards freedom is seen because of the light graphic weight she gives to the people demonstrating against the veil.

Quote Analysis Homework 4 (PG. 233-341)Page #_____ Panel #_____ Panel description and/or any quoted text:

CONTEXT (2 sentences minimum) – give a complete summary of what is happening at this point in the story / summarize plot

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS (4 sentences minimum) - Determine which aspect (text, graphic weight, figures) is the most interesting to analyze and explain the significance or focus on a particular literary element (symbolism, characterization, theme, etc.) to analyze.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

CONNECTION (2 sentences minimum) - Explain how the panel is significant to a bigger meaning in the chapter/novel.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

ANALYSIS - Sentence stems to use when analyzing the graphic novel10) In panel ___, the character/situation is portrayed as _________________through the author’s use of [elements].11) The use of the element _____________ in panel _______ suggests ________________.12) The purpose of the element in panel ___________ is to ________________.Analysis Example: In panel one, the author uses (puts next to each other) heavy graphic weight and light graphic weight. The women in support of the veil are represented by the heavy graphic weight, while the protesters are drawn in the light graphic weight. Satropi uses this element to suggest that one side has a negative feeling (the veil) and the

other side has a positive feeling (freedom). The author’s bias towards freedom is seen because of the light graphic weight she gives to the people demonstrating against the veil.