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Safiyyah's War: Fiction Lesson 2
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What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
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What do you know and think?
She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before. This was no practice…
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From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
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It began as a deep, distant sound that grew in pitch and volume with every second, stopping Safiyyah still in her tracks. She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before. This was no practice, and despite being on a busy street, Safiyyah was utterly alone. The howling seemed to fill the air around her, making it heavy and thick.
People were panicking and scattering in different directions. Safiyyah had absolutely no idea where the nearest bomb shelter was, and was too frozen in fear to make a decision about what she should do. She pictured her gas mask lying under her bed at home, and fresh terror engulfed her. If only the howling of the sirens would stop, she might be able to think straight. She knew she needed to move, but couldn’t feel her feet.
She looked up, the sky was still a dazzling blue and there were no German planes in sight, but the wailing kept coming in throbbing waves. If she was killed right there by a dropped bomb, she would never be able to explain herself to her parents. Monsieur Cassin would never get his book, and whenever Isabelle finally did write, she would never receive a reply. Safiyyah wished she’d hugged Yemma, Baba, Setti and Fatima tightly this morning before she left for school.
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Safiyyah heard shouts of ‘It’s full already!’ and ‘To the Métro!’ Suddenly, a high-pitched, continuous whistle sounded from the sky, its scream becoming louder and shriller until it stopped altogether. The bomb exploded four streets away, and Safiyyah felt the shudder of the blast as everyone began to run. Some people separated from the crowd, presumably ducking for cover elsewhere, but Safiyyah continued running as fast as she could in the direction of the Métro. The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass. Four or five white mushroom-shaped smoke clouds puffed out in the sky over the buildings up ahead. Safiyyah could just about make out huge flocks of panicked pigeons whirling and swirling in the distance. The Métro was only about a minute away and Safiyyah could see people running down the steps to it.
A force pushed Safiyyah off balance, everything spun into a blur and she felt a searing pain in her left arm as she landed on the ground.
The war was finally on their doorstep.
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
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haunting
presumably
engulfed
interspersed
relentlessly
searing pain
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From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
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Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
haunting
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She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
haunting
Your turn
engulfed
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
presumably
interspersed
relentlessly
searing pain
Use your text
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Vocabulary Check
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Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
It began as a deep, distant sound that grew in pitch and volume with every second, stopping Safiyyah still in her tracks. She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before. This was no practice, and despite being on a busy street, Safiyyah was utterly alone. The howling seemed to fill the air around her, making it heavy and thick.
People were panicking and scattering in different directions. Safiyyah had absolutely no idea where the nearest bomb shelter was, and was too frozen in fear to make a decision about what she should do. She pictured her gas mask lying under her bed at home, and fresh terror engulfed her. If only the howling of the sirens would stop, she might be able to think straight. She knew she needed to move, but couldn’t feel her feet.
She looked up, the sky was still a dazzling blue and there were no German planes in sight, but the wailing kept coming in throbbing waves. If she was killed right there by a dropped bomb, she would never be able to explain herself to her parents. Monsieur Cassin would never get his book, and whenever Isabelle finally did write, she would never receive a reply. Safiyyah wished she’d hugged Yemma, Baba, Setti and Fatima tightly this morning before she left for school.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Safiyyah heard shouts of ‘It’s full already!’ and ‘To the Métro!’ Suddenly, a high-pitched, continuous whistle sounded from the sky, its scream becoming louder and shriller until it stopped altogether. The bomb exploded four streets away, and Safiyyah felt the shudder of the blast as everyone began to run. Some people separated from the crowd, presumably ducking for cover elsewhere, but Safiyyah continued running as fast as she could in the direction of the Métro. The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass. Four or five white mushroom-shaped smoke clouds puffed out in the sky over the buildings up ahead. Safiyyah could just about make out huge flocks of panicked pigeons whirling and swirling in the distance. The Métro was only about a minute away and Safiyyah could see people running down the steps to it.
A force pushed Safiyyah off balance, everything spun into a blur and she felt a searing pain in her left arm as she landed on the ground.
The war was finally on their doorstep.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
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Let me use my reader's voice...
The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass.
What did you notice?
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From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance.
Another sharp scream came from the skies,
Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran.
Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly.
Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her,
followed by the sound of shattering glass.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
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Strategy: Main Point
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
It began as a deep, distant sound that grew in pitch and volume with every second, stopping Safiyyah still in her tracks. She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school.
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
The author first describes the sound as growing in pitch and volume every second which makes it seem like it is coming closer. Safiyyah’s reaction to the sound shows that she recognised the sound and that she was frozen in fear.
Reveal Explainer
Teach
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
Find the answers
Text mark
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Acceptable Answers
sirens/noises described as alive or monster-like
Text Mark Evidence - the haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens - the howling seemed to fill the air around her - if only the howling of the sirens would stop - the wailing kept coming in throbbing waves - suddenly, a high-pitched, continuous whistle sounded from the sky, its scream becoming louder and shriller - the siren’s wailing - another sharp scream came from the skies - this deathly orchestra played relentlessly - another whistle shrieked louder and louder above them
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
Go to the next slide for more....
Text Mark Evidence - Safiyyah felt terror like never before - Safiyyah…was too frozen in fear to make a decision about what she should do - fresh terror engulfed her (Safiyyah) - if only the howling of the sirens would stop, she might be able to think straight - she (Safiyyah) knew she needed to move, but couldn’t feel her feet
Safiyyah’s paralysing fear
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - people were panicking and scattering in different directions - everyone began to run - some people separated from the crowd, presumably ducking for cover - huge flocks of panicked pigeons whirling and swirling in the distance
fearful reactions of people and animals
Text Mark Evidence - if she (Safiyyah) was killed right there by a dropped bomb - the bomb exploded…Safiyyah felt the shudder of the blast - heavy gunfire in the distance - the sound of shattering glass - four or five white mushroom-shaped smoke clouds puffed out in the sky - everything spun into a blur and she (Safiyyah) felt a searing pain in her left arm as she landed on the ground
threat of injury or death
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence Safiyyah wished she’d hugged Yemma, Baba, Setti and Fatima tightly this morning
Safiyyah’s concern for her family
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘engulfed’?
Tick Me
How has the war progressed in the story?
Tick one:
A Safiyyah has always been worried since war was declared.
B War hadn’t worried anyone until the bombing today.
Check
C People in Paris were now in immediate danger.
Click if correct
D The Germans had only crossed the border but hadn’t reached Paris.
Match Me
Match each word with its correct definition:
4 relentlessly
1 haunting
3 interspersed
2 presumably
C scattered among
B continuously
A touching or memorable
D apparently
Click if correct
Check
Sequence Me
Put the following events in the correct order:
A) The bomb shelter is full so people are told to go to the Metro.
B) The siren sounds in the distance and becomes louder and louder.
C) Safiyyah is knocked to the ground in searing pain.
D) People panic and run to find a bomb shelter.
E) A bomb is dropped and Safiyyah feels the shudder of the blast.
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
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Ready Steady Read Together
Safiyyah's War: Fiction Lesson 2
What do you think you know?
What?
Who?
Why?
Where?
How?
When?
Book Talk: Let's explore this illustration.
Explore
What do you know and think?
She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before. This was no practice…
How might this extract link to the illustration?
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Today's Question(s)
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
Explore
Let me read today's text
Explore
It began as a deep, distant sound that grew in pitch and volume with every second, stopping Safiyyah still in her tracks. She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before. This was no practice, and despite being on a busy street, Safiyyah was utterly alone. The howling seemed to fill the air around her, making it heavy and thick. People were panicking and scattering in different directions. Safiyyah had absolutely no idea where the nearest bomb shelter was, and was too frozen in fear to make a decision about what she should do. She pictured her gas mask lying under her bed at home, and fresh terror engulfed her. If only the howling of the sirens would stop, she might be able to think straight. She knew she needed to move, but couldn’t feel her feet. She looked up, the sky was still a dazzling blue and there were no German planes in sight, but the wailing kept coming in throbbing waves. If she was killed right there by a dropped bomb, she would never be able to explain herself to her parents. Monsieur Cassin would never get his book, and whenever Isabelle finally did write, she would never receive a reply. Safiyyah wished she’d hugged Yemma, Baba, Setti and Fatima tightly this morning before she left for school.
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Safiyyah heard shouts of ‘It’s full already!’ and ‘To the Métro!’ Suddenly, a high-pitched, continuous whistle sounded from the sky, its scream becoming louder and shriller until it stopped altogether. The bomb exploded four streets away, and Safiyyah felt the shudder of the blast as everyone began to run. Some people separated from the crowd, presumably ducking for cover elsewhere, but Safiyyah continued running as fast as she could in the direction of the Métro. The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass. Four or five white mushroom-shaped smoke clouds puffed out in the sky over the buildings up ahead. Safiyyah could just about make out huge flocks of panicked pigeons whirling and swirling in the distance. The Métro was only about a minute away and Safiyyah could see people running down the steps to it. A force pushed Safiyyah off balance, everything spun into a blur and she felt a searing pain in her left arm as she landed on the ground. The war was finally on their doorstep.
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Vocabulary
Explore
Hover for definitions!
haunting
presumably
engulfed
interspersed
relentlessly
searing pain
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
I will model the first.
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
haunting
Explore
Find Read Talk
She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before.
Reveal Vocabulary
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
haunting
Your turn
engulfed
Find the word or phrase Read the sentence Talk about it to a partner
presumably
interspersed
relentlessly
searing pain
Use your text
Explore
Vocabulary Check
Explore
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
It began as a deep, distant sound that grew in pitch and volume with every second, stopping Safiyyah still in her tracks. She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school. The haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens had scared her on those occasions, but now Safiyyah felt terror like never before. This was no practice, and despite being on a busy street, Safiyyah was utterly alone. The howling seemed to fill the air around her, making it heavy and thick. People were panicking and scattering in different directions. Safiyyah had absolutely no idea where the nearest bomb shelter was, and was too frozen in fear to make a decision about what she should do. She pictured her gas mask lying under her bed at home, and fresh terror engulfed her. If only the howling of the sirens would stop, she might be able to think straight. She knew she needed to move, but couldn’t feel her feet. She looked up, the sky was still a dazzling blue and there were no German planes in sight, but the wailing kept coming in throbbing waves. If she was killed right there by a dropped bomb, she would never be able to explain herself to her parents. Monsieur Cassin would never get his book, and whenever Isabelle finally did write, she would never receive a reply. Safiyyah wished she’d hugged Yemma, Baba, Setti and Fatima tightly this morning before she left for school.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Reveal Vocabulary
Teacher Note: Re-read if time allows.
Safiyyah heard shouts of ‘It’s full already!’ and ‘To the Métro!’ Suddenly, a high-pitched, continuous whistle sounded from the sky, its scream becoming louder and shriller until it stopped altogether. The bomb exploded four streets away, and Safiyyah felt the shudder of the blast as everyone began to run. Some people separated from the crowd, presumably ducking for cover elsewhere, but Safiyyah continued running as fast as she could in the direction of the Métro. The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass. Four or five white mushroom-shaped smoke clouds puffed out in the sky over the buildings up ahead. Safiyyah could just about make out huge flocks of panicked pigeons whirling and swirling in the distance. The Métro was only about a minute away and Safiyyah could see people running down the steps to it. A force pushed Safiyyah off balance, everything spun into a blur and she felt a searing pain in her left arm as she landed on the ground. The war was finally on their doorstep.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Fluency
Explore
Let me use my reader's voice...
The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass.
What did you notice?
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
My Turn
Your Turn
Echo Read
The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance.
Another sharp scream came from the skies,
Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran.
Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly.
Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her,
followed by the sound of shattering glass.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Sound like a reader!
Stand up!
Choral Read
The siren’s wailing was interspersed with the sound of heavy gunfire in the distance. Another sharp scream came from the skies, Safiyyah covered her head with her hands, praying as she ran. Her ears throbbed as this deathly orchestra played relentlessly. Almost immediately, another whistle shrieked louder and louder above her, followed by the sound of shattering glass.
Explore
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Focus
Explore
Strategy: Main Point
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
What's the main idea of the text?
Teach
Let me show you
Reveal Text Marks
It began as a deep, distant sound that grew in pitch and volume with every second, stopping Safiyyah still in her tracks. She’d only ever heard it before during an air raid practice with her family at home, and once at school.
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
The author first describes the sound as growing in pitch and volume every second which makes it seem like it is coming closer. Safiyyah’s reaction to the sound shows that she recognised the sound and that she was frozen in fear.
Reveal Explainer
Teach
From: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023. Licensed under CLA. Do not copy or share.
Strategy Stop
What else could you use to answer today's question(s)?
Teach
Your Turn
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
Find the answers
Text mark
Explore
Acceptable Answers
sirens/noises described as alive or monster-like
Text Mark Evidence - the haunting, falling and rising wail of the sirens - the howling seemed to fill the air around her - if only the howling of the sirens would stop - the wailing kept coming in throbbing waves - suddenly, a high-pitched, continuous whistle sounded from the sky, its scream becoming louder and shriller - the siren’s wailing - another sharp scream came from the skies - this deathly orchestra played relentlessly - another whistle shrieked louder and louder above them
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
Go to the next slide for more....
Text Mark Evidence - Safiyyah felt terror like never before - Safiyyah…was too frozen in fear to make a decision about what she should do - fresh terror engulfed her (Safiyyah) - if only the howling of the sirens would stop, she might be able to think straight - she (Safiyyah) knew she needed to move, but couldn’t feel her feet
Safiyyah’s paralysing fear
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Practise & Apply
Acceptable Answers
Text Mark Evidence - people were panicking and scattering in different directions - everyone began to run - some people separated from the crowd, presumably ducking for cover - huge flocks of panicked pigeons whirling and swirling in the distance
fearful reactions of people and animals
Text Mark Evidence - if she (Safiyyah) was killed right there by a dropped bomb - the bomb exploded…Safiyyah felt the shudder of the blast - heavy gunfire in the distance - the sound of shattering glass - four or five white mushroom-shaped smoke clouds puffed out in the sky - everything spun into a blur and she (Safiyyah) felt a searing pain in her left arm as she landed on the ground
threat of injury or death
How does the author show the theme of fear and chaos?
Click on the evidence to reveal acceptable answers
Text Mark Evidence Safiyyah wished she’d hugged Yemma, Baba, Setti and Fatima tightly this morning
Safiyyah’s concern for her family
Practise & Apply
Quiz Time
Start
Picture Me
Which image is the best match for ‘engulfed’?
Tick Me
How has the war progressed in the story?
Tick one:
A Safiyyah has always been worried since war was declared.
B War hadn’t worried anyone until the bombing today.
Check
C People in Paris were now in immediate danger.
Click if correct
D The Germans had only crossed the border but hadn’t reached Paris.
Match Me
Match each word with its correct definition:
4 relentlessly
1 haunting
3 interspersed
2 presumably
C scattered among
B continuously
A touching or memorable
D apparently
Click if correct
Check
Sequence Me
Put the following events in the correct order:
A) The bomb shelter is full so people are told to go to the Metro.
B) The siren sounds in the distance and becomes louder and louder.
C) Safiyyah is knocked to the ground in searing pain.
D) People panic and run to find a bomb shelter.
E) A bomb is dropped and Safiyyah feels the shudder of the blast.
Click if correct
Check
Feedback: Who did what well?
FindRead Talk
EchoRead
ChoralRead
ReadingStrategy
Answers & Text Marks
Other...
To be a book lover, you could...
explore audiobooks.
Reveal
Listen to books during walks or while relaxing.
Copyright Notice
This document has been supplied under a CLA Licence with specific terms of use. It is protected by copyright and, save as may be permitted by law, it may not be further copied, stored, re-copied electronically or otherwise shared, even for internal purposes, without the prior further permission of the Rightsholder. Extracts sourced from: Safiyyah's War by Hiba Noor Khan © 2023 Schools must purchase the original text for full content.