The F-Word from Funny in Farsi by Dumas Speed Dating Discussion Activity!

The F-Word from Funny in Farsi Speed Dating Discussion Activity provides educators with a set of 12 engaging discussion prompts to help students analyze the short story "The F-Word" from Firoozeh Dumas' memoir Funny in Farsi. This interactive resource transforms a traditional class discussion into an energetic speed dating activity where students analyze the text in pairs. The laminated prompt cards can be reused and allow each student to discuss every question through timed rotations. An optional reflection activity is also included to wrap up the lesson. This versatile discussion activity works well for whole class or small group settings in grades 7-12 language arts and literature courses. The prompts delve deeply into plot, characters, themes, and personal connections to the short story.