Boy+in+the+Striped+Pajamas



= Boy in the Striped Pajamas =


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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Novel Study
(Number The Stars) companion novel. =** Click for **__** [|Folder Rubric] **__= = Click for [|Project Rubric] = == Click for [|Class Discussion/Responses Rubric] ==

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=__**Week of October 6 to 10**__=
 * ** Stay in your class on Monday as I am gone. Work from your classroom. **
 * ** Copy and Paste Post 2 into your Google Docs responses --- Due October 9 **
 * ** Everyone should spent at least two -- 30 minute sessions on your folder at home or more this week. **
 * ==**Read and focus your work on Chapters 5-8**==
 * ** Plan out your group assignments (not everyone is working up to expectation yet) **
 * ** Consider text evidence for Character Traits and Quotes that reflect the authors purpose. **
 * ** Add you your team folder appropriate to the Chapters -- you should have a Main Ideas or Events Paragraph per chapter. **
 * ** Complete the WW II Team Folder (Due October 15) Everyone spend 30 minutes on your section this week. **
 * ** Begin to plan out a project **

=__**Extended Learning/MTSS novel study is designed to challenge students in the areas of reading, writing and critical thinking. Please consider the following.**__=
 * ==Access to the internet at school. (access at home is very helpful but not required)==
 * ==Independent work skills and being well organized.==
 * ==Exemplary grade level reading and writing skills.==
 * ==Self assessment and reflection skills by using rubrics.==
 * ==**Critical and reflective thinking skills. (planning, analysis, evaluation and synthesis)**==
 * ==**Group collaboration skills.**==

=__**Before You Read and Additional Resources**__=

==__**[|WW II Historical Background Sisson/Wedel]**__==

==__**[|WW II Historical Background Penner/McManness]**__==

==**The novel is historical fiction. To add in your understanding of the events of the novel we will be taking some time to examine the time period events.**==

==Here are a collection of readings and webpages that you should take time to read and view.==

=__**Breaking Down Barriers CNN HEROES**__= ==**Use this page link in the wiki to access a variety of article from CNN Heroes. These article provide stories of people who are attempting to tear down the "fences" in this world and free people for their situations. When reading these consider how Bruno was in a position to "tear down the fence****".**==

=__**Shared Team Folder Activity**__= = [|Folder Rubric] =

**__You will be in teams of 3 students to develop this collaborative folder.__**
=**1. Create a shared document or presentation on Google docs titled:** The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 2014 **_Names** =

==**2. Create the following headings for your sections(you can copy and paste). Good organization of your sections is important.**== > === word (page #) definition related to main usage in the story and historical context ===
 * ===__Vocabulary__ (40+ words from the novel that are new, important or __identified by the teacher__, provide a definition and page number) You may use vocabulary associated with the events and time period. ===
 * ===Character Page (Identify the 4 main characters and identify their character traits by creating a chart provides text evidence for the traits.)===

> === event --- This demonstrated, This shows, I think that, When this happened.... === > > === simile, metaphor, personification, use of idioms, symbolism, double meanings, foreshadowing, imagery. irony. === > > === Title it and write it in the voice of the object or character you want to portray .=== > > === "quote" (page 3) This reminds me of, I selected this because, This quote explains, I liked it because..... === >
 * ===__Main Events__ ( Create a short paragraph of 5 to 7 sentences about important story events per chapter and explain how that event or chapter is important. In addition attempt to identify rising and falling action.)===
 * ===__Literary Devices__ (Create a list of 10 or more literary devices with page number and label as to the type of literary device. Can include irony, symbolism, double meanings and foreshadowing.)===
 * ===__Retellings as Diary Entries__ (Write up to__ 5 short retellings as diary entries __ or letters from the perspective of the characters that demonstrates your understanding of the situation the characters found themselves in. (150+ words each )===
 * ===__Quotes to Remember__ (Develop a collection of 10 quotes that are relevant to the themes and historical context from the novel. Identify the page number and give a __reason why that quote__ is important and relevant to the story.)===
 * ===__Major Themes and Ideas__ (Develop a__ list of 3 __ or more major novel themes and ideas with page number references if possible, include a brief paragraph explaining why you selected this them and how they apply to the novel. Define the themes, explain how your character and story support the theme, provide 2 or more references and reflect on the theme in your own life.===
 * = CHANGES IN THE FORM OF ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS ARE POSSIBLE. Be aware of updates. =

=__**Project and Research Extensions**__=

==Plan a project idea early in the novel study so that you have plenty of time work on it.== ==Use Blooms Taxonomy to design and produce your project. Consult with your teacher before beginning.==

==**Bloom's Taxonomy Planning Sheet** **for designi****ng an planning projects.**==

__**Ideas for Projects**__
> ==This can be presented as a PP, Windows Movie Maker, Prezi, poster or written research report presented to the class.== > ==Creatively work with the images and themes in some graphic way. It should involve artistic skill either manually or digitally.==
 * ==Researching a relevant historical topic from the time period of the stories.==
 * ==Write a short historical fiction story from the same time period that could accompany the novel.==
 * ==Write a 5 paragraph essay that uses the symbol of fences from the story and examines fences that are a part of our world today.==
 * ==Write poems with artwork that examines the major themes from the novel.==
 * ==Design a poster and or graphic images that deal with story themes and ideas.==
 * ==Compare Number the Stars and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (essay, graphically or oral presentation)==
 * ==Dramatically present selections from the novel with your interpretation of the events.==
 * ==Create a 3D display that demonstrates key novel themes, symbols and ideas.==

**__Discussion Tab Responses__**
==//Create a document in google titled// The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Responses 2014_Name ==


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The teacher will use this rubric to evaluate your responses.

 * ==Respond on time to discussion posts. They will only be open on the due date.==
 * ==Follows instructions.==
 * ==Responses reflect an understanding of the novel events and themes.==

__Class Participation__

 * ==Respond in class to prompts and questions.==
 * ==Show interest in the novel and themes.==
 * ==Maintain an organized and up to date folder.==