Bring the emotional depth and unforgettable voices of The Kite Runner into your classroom with this compelling set of character quote posters and a creative letter-writing activity. Perfect for English teachers and literature lovers, this printable bundle uses vivid visuals and carefully selected quotes to explore the heart of Khaled Hosseini’s modern classic.

In addition to the high-quality posters, you’ll receive a printable “Letters from Kabul” creative writing assignment, an editable launch slideshow, and a teacher rubric aligned to 12th grade ELA standards—designed to support analysis, voice, and character understanding. This resource brings literature off the page and into students’ hearts and imaginations.

Key Features:

• 8 High-resolution, downloadable character posters
• Each print features a character portrait, key quote, and name label
• Bonus: Printable “Letters from Kabul” Creative Writing Assignment
• Bonus: Editable Google Slides Launch Slideshow with objectives, example prompts, and pacing guide
• Bonus: Customizable Teacher Rubric with descriptors for voice, analysis, mechanics, creativity, and textual evidence
• Ideal for literary analysis, post-reading projects, or immersive classroom decor

Why Choose Our The Kite Runner Character Posters & Activity?

• Visually Captivating: Each poster showcases a realistic, emotionally resonant portrait of a major character, paired with a defining quote that captures their mindset, motivations, or turning point in the novel.
• Standards-Aligned Writing Practice: The “Letters from Kabul” activity invites students to write from a character’s perspective, encouraging empathy, critical thinking, and evidence-based creative writing aligned to 12th grade reading and writing standards.
• Fresh & Meaningful: Students reflect through voice and emotion—writing personal letters or journal entries that explore relationships, regret, trauma, and redemption. Great for differentiation and honors-level depth.
• Fully Supported: Includes a ready-to-use slideshow and a blank-point customizable rubric to make grading fast and standards-based.

Included Characters:

• Amir (Child)
• Amir (Adult)
• Hassan
• Baba
• Rahim Khan
• Assef
• Sohrab
• Soraya

Included Resources:

• 8 Character Posters — With detailed portraits and key quotes
• Student Assignment — “Letters from Kabul”
• Editable Slideshow — With instructions, objectives, theme guidance, and prompt ideas
• Teacher Rubric — Editable with blank point values; includes 6 criteria and performance descriptors

Perfect for:

• Wrapping up your The Kite Runner unit with reflection and creativity
• Teaching voice, tone, and character perspective
• Creating a classroom gallery wall that invites meaningful writing
• Supporting advanced learners with emotionally rich writing tasks
• Building connections between literature and student empathy

Download now to bring the drama and intensity of The Kite Runner to your classroom or home with these stunning Character Portraits and Classroom Activities!