Chapter 27 - lam sing refugee camp

What is the mood of Meng, Eang and Loung as they leave for America? Do you agree
with where Loung ended her story? Why or why not?

Chapter 26 - from cambodia to vietnam

1. How does the destruction of Phnom Penh mirror the destruction Loung’s and other
Cambodian children’s innocence?
2. How do Meng, Eang, and Loung cope while in Vietnam? Provide specific examples to
support your answer.

Chapter 24 - the execution

Do you believe that a person should be executed (killed) for doing something wrong? Why or why not? Would you witness it?

Chapter 23 - khmer rouge attack

If you were Loung, running back to the shelter to get the backpack, would you help the people who are screaming for help? Would you say anything to Pithy's mother? If so, what would you say?

Chapter 22 - flying bullets

While Loung and Pithy are walking in the forest to fetch firewood, they come across a dead Khmer Rouge soldier. Loung believes that because she looked at the dead body and poked around it, she contracted red eye disease.

1. What are your reactions to this scene?
2. What superstitions do you believe in or have heard of?

Chapter 21 - foster family

Predict Loung's future. Do think the foster family arrangement will be positive for Loung?

Chapter 20 - youn invasion

Describe the youn invasion through the use of imagery (what does Loung see, smell, taste, hear and feel)? Even if Loung does not give us all of the details, please use your knowledge of Loung and the story.

Chapter 19 - the walls crumble

What was your favorite part of this chapter? Why? What was your least favorite part of this chapter? Why?

Chapter 18 - last gathering

Describe how Loung felt when she arrived to the infirmary.

Chapter 17 - gold for chicken

If you were in Ma's position, what possessions would you trade in for food? How would you feel if you were tricked and didn't get any food? What would you do?

Chapter 16 - child soldier

If you were Loung, how would you react to your first interaction with Met Bong?

Chapter 15 - leaving home

Knowing about Loung's personality and what she has already gone through, do you think she is old enough to be on her own?

Chapter 14 - ma's little monkey

Would you expect a member of your family to steal food and get beat for his/her actions if your family was starving?

Thought provoking questions...

This is a section that is dedicated to the young bright minds of the GLC. Please feel free to post questions or topics for discussion from the book here.

This is a picture of Phnom Penh after the Khmer Rouge takeover.

Chapter 14 - ma's little monkey

Would you expect a member of your family to steal food and get beat for his/her actions if your family was starving?

Chapter 13 - pa

Chapter 12 - keav

Welcome! This Is How the Blog Works

Hello class of 2013!

As you already know, we have been reading the book First They Killed My Father. We would like you to blog daily or as the chapters are assigned. You should blog your thoughts, questions, ideas, opinions, and everything and anything you would like to say about the book and it's literary elements (setting, characters, plot, conflict).

It is expected of you to blog daily and to respond to your peer's blogs as well.

Please have fun with this and remember to remain RESPECTFUL!!!

By blogging, you are meeting the English 2 standard for "proper use of technology in the classroom". You can receive a P or an HP.

-Ms. Salvate and Ms. Briggs