Beyond the Headlines: Unveiling the Human Cost of War in Afghanistan

Help your students see the war through Afghan eyes! This engaging reading comprehension resource delves into the experiences of civilians during the US-led war in Afghanistan.

Worksheet Breakdown:

• Caught in the Crossfire: Examines the devastating impact of war on Afghan civilians, including displacement, loss of life, and disruption of essential services.
• The Long Road to Reconstruction: Explores the challenges and progress made in rebuilding infrastructure, healthcare, and education systems.
• A Glimpse of Hope: Discusses positive developments like increased education opportunities for girls and efforts to promote women's rights.
• The Uncertain Future: Analyzes the potential consequences of the US withdrawal for Afghan civilians and the international community's role.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will develop empathy and understanding for the experiences of Afghan civilians during wartime.
• They will analyze the complex impact of war on daily life, infrastructure, and basic needs.
• Students will examine the challenges and progress made in rebuilding Afghanistan.
• They will develop critical thinking skills by evaluating a primary source and answering comprehension questions.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• RI.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.7.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.8.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RI.9-10.1: Cite strong and relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
• RH.6-8.8: Distinguish between the author's point of view and reasoning and those of others.

Bring the complexities of the Afghan War to life in your classroom! This informative resource fosters critical thinking and discussion about the human cost of war and the challenges of rebuilding a nation.

What's Included:

• Engaging reading passage focusing on Afghan civilians' experiences
• Primary source excerpt for in-depth analysis
• Varied comprehension questions (multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer)
• Detailed teacher answer key for easy assessment

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