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Class Discussion:

With Father often out of the house, Lieutenant Kotler seems to take his place as “patriarch.”

  • How do you think that Gretel and Bruno respond to this adjustment?
  • Have you ever had the challenge of having someone other than your parent be a role model or support in your life?

Contract Learning:

Consider using one of the options on our CL Choice Chart as a tool to allow students to respond through conversation, presentation, or writing.

Instruction Day: 7

Read Pages: 104-115

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Let’s Discuss. . .

I was surprised when ……..

When ……., I felt……..

I have experienced something similar when …….

I can relate to Bruno and Gretel because …………

RP

Reactions

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Terms to Know

VOC

enormous pg. 105

forlorn pg. 106

Adjective

hesitated pg. 107

Verb

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Choice & Voice Activity

Research/Present

In chapter 10, Bruno see the boy’s striped pajamas that also has a Start of David to identify him as a Jew.

  • Research the meaning behind the Star of David and create a presentation to share with your class or to submit to your teacher.
  • Make sure to include the meaning of the Star of David along with visuals.

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Storyboard

  • Choose a scene from today's reading and create a six-panel storyboard.
  • Illustrate and write the scene. BE CREATIVE!
  • If you enjoy drawing, feel free to draw using paper/pencil.
  • If you would like to use a digital option, see the choice chart below.

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UDL

Instruction Day: 7

Read Pages: 104-115

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In thinking about the character trait morality, respond to one of the following questions you may have at this point in the novel:

  • I wonder…
  • I was surprised that…
  • I don’t really understand…
  • I was reminded that…

Language Support

  • I wonder…
  • I was surprised that…
  • I don’t really understand…
  • I was reminded that…

Character Journal Prompt

Directions: Respond to the following question.

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Instruction Day: 7

Read Pages: 104-115

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Character Focus: Morality