Jaydn was introduced to a new novel today: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, a historical fiction novel. After reading the first chapter, we discussed the setting of Afghanistan in the 21st century, the culture of the people, and the woman's role in the Afghan society. We discussed the themes of the novel: Control, Friendship, and Survival under Dire Circumstances. Jaydn discussed where she saw those themes in the first chapter and what they might come to mean. We reviewed her SAT vocabulary before closing the session.