Listen+to+the+Wind+(Stroberg)

Book Cover retreived from: [] Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson Mortenson, Greg (2009). //Listen to the Wind,// Il. Roth, Susn L., Penguin Group, New York, NY. **Summary**: This is a true story about Geg Mortenson's journey to Pakanistan where he was recovering from a trip to climb K-2 and failed. Because of the kidness of the villagers that took care of him, he vowed to help the village build schools. In an area where such a thing is a luxury, he made it possible for the village to construct a new school with help from the children United States, the villagers of Korphe and the children of Korphe. This book is a childrens version of "Three Cups of Tea". **Classroom and Teacher Websites**: [] [] [] [] []

**Lesson Plan by Maria Martella** **Discussion Questions**: 1. What do you think the Author means when he say's listen to the wind? 2. How important do you think school is to the children of Korphe? Why? 3. Do you think that children can help build schools? How would you help?

**Classroom Activities**:


 * 1) Read the book "Listen to the Wind" by Greg Mortenson
 * 2) Discuss where Pakistan is on an Atlas or globe (have children find it).
 * 3) Have students research Pakistan customs and culture in the computor lab. After they return, ask if they noticed the clothing and patterns?
 * 4) Show Power Point.
 * 5) Have students make traditional Rahli Pakastani pathwork designs (they look similar to Native American Designs). Use Texture plates and crayons for younger kids, or collage for the older kids. Old wrapping paper, or wallpaper works great, along with old magazines. The background can be square or rectangular. Discuss how the cloth is made and used. Compare designs with those in the book.