Amal Unbound is an award winning novel that tells the story of a young girl growing up in Pakistan who is forced into indentured servitude. This book is a valuable resource for students and teachers to examine social injustices in Pakistan and around the world.
There are many vocabulary terms and allusions present in the novel Amal Unbound that would be helpful for students to preview. These will aid in overall comprehension of the book and an understanding of the time periods. This storyboard features key terms along with definitions and illustrations.
Storyboard Text
SARI
MOSQUE
HIJAB
(noun) A garment worn by women made of cotton or silk that wraps around the body and drapes over the shoulder or head.
(noun) A muslim place of worship.
(noun) A headscarf worn to cover the hair.
CHAI
AMAL UNBOUND VOCABULARY
KAMEEZ
(noun) A type of tea made by boiling tea leaves with milk, sugar, and cardamom.
(noun) An article of clothing worn by both men and women. It can be a long shirt or more of a dress.