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READING ACTIVITIES – CRESCENT MOONS AND POINTED MINARETS

READING ACTIVITIES – CRESCENT MOONS AND POINTED MINARETS : A series of reading activities linked to the book  By Hena Khanand Illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

CRESCENT MOONS AND POINTED MINARETSA Muslim Book of Shapes

By Hena KhanIllustrated by Mehrdokht Amini

At first glance this book is about shapes and where they can be found within Muslim places of worship and prayer. However it is more than just a book about shapes, it is a story of how shapes and designs play an important role in one’s identity claims and beliefs systems.

 RECOMMENDED FOR READERS

• Independent reading 8+
• Reading with someone 5+

FOR READERS WITH AN INTEREST IN

• Cultures or religions
• The role art plays in the communities
• Belief systems, ideas and expression

Reading resource includes (The tasks in this resource are suited to 8+ students for delving deeper into ideas)

• A summary of the book
• Pre-reading ideas – Four bus stop activities to activate prior knowledge
• During reading activities
• Post-reading activities

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS SUBJECT HEADINGS

• Islam- Customs and practices – Juvenile Fiction
• Muslims – Juvenile Fiction
• Shapes – Juvenile Fiction

CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULTS’ CATALOGUINGPROGRAM

• Stories in rhyme
• Islam- Customs and practices –Fiction
• Muslims – Fiction
• Shape – Fiction