🎡Activity 1 : Symbol Quest Challenge
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🎯 Goal: To explore and reflect on the powerful symbols from Persepolis Week 2, connecting them to the novel’s themes of truth, resistance, fear, and growing up during a revolution.
⏳ Time: 20–25 minutes
📘 Cross-Curricular Link: Visual Arts / Critical Thinking
🎡 Spin the Symbol Wheel!
🎡 Spin the Symbol Wheel!
What You’ll Do:
What You’ll Do:
👉 The teacher will spin the wheel for you.
👉 When the wheel stops, it will reveal your symbol.
👉 Your team will have 10 minutes to think about the symbol.
👉 Then, your team must draw the symbol AND explain its meaning in 2–3 sentences.
In your explanation, answer:
What does the symbol represent in Persepolis?
🏆 Scoring:
1 point for the drawing
1 point for the explanation
Bonus point if you link your symbol to a specific moment or scene in the novel!
🎭 Activity 2: Revolution Roleplay – Who Do You Follow?
🎯 Goal: Understand how Marji’s beliefs are shaped by the different voices and pressures around her.
⏱️ Time: 20 minutes
📘 Cross-Curricular Link: Drama
🧠 What You’ll Do:
🧠 What You’ll Do:
In this roleplay, you’ll step into the shoes of the people who influence Marji and give her advice about what she should do during the revolution.
👥 Roles to Choose From:
👥 Roles to Choose From:
You’ll work in small groups. Each group takes on the role of one of the characters from Persepolis who influences Marji:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step-by-Step Instructions:
🗣️Step 1: Prepare Your Speech (5 min)
🗣️Step 1: Prepare Your Speech (5 min)
In your group, write a short 30-second speech as your character.
Answer this question in character:
👉 “What should Marji do? Join the protests, follow the regime, or stay silent?”
🎭 Step 2: Roleplay (5 minutes):
One student will play Marji. The others present their speeches one at a time.
After each speech, Marji can ask one or two follow-up questions.
“Why do you think your way is best?”
“Have you ever taken that risk yourself?”
“What happens if I’m wrong?”
✅ Step 3: Marji Decides (2 min)
✅ Step 3: Marji Decides (2 min)
After hearing all the voices, Marji chooses:
➤ Join the protests | ➤ Stay silent | ➤ Follow and Obey the regime
She must explain why she made that choice.
💬 Step 4: Class Debrief (3 min)
💬 Step 4: Class Debrief (3 min)
Discuss together:
Was Marji’s final decision based more on emotion or logic?
Which character was the most persuasive?
What does this activity show about how hard it is to grow up in a world with so many conflicting views?
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