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Markus Zusak's the Book Thief: WWII, Social Studies, Literature Book Study for High School
Ms. Coupe, BA, MSLS
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(77)
This course will read Markus Zusak's powerful book "The Book Thief". This course is a 4-week long, social-studies intensive course. We will use The Book Thief by Markus Zusak as a literature connection to dive deeper into historical events surrounding this era. We will also examine themes, characters, and historical events of the book and what lessons can be learned from it.
Class experience
This course is discussion based, focusing on Markus Zusak's book "The Book Thief." Learners will need to have their own copy of the book. Learners are encouraged to contribute to class through group discussions, asking questions, participating in kahoot review games, and giving short reflections on the readings. We will meet for 4 classes. In each class we will look at the history of real-life events as they align with the story. For example, the book begins in January 1939, so we will look...
This class is taught in English.
By the end of the class, students will have read the entirety of Markus Zusak's book, and engaged in purposeful conversations about its themes, characters, and events. Ideally, they will learn more about World War II and its impact on the German people as well.
I hold a BA in History, and an MA in International Relations. I have completed training certificates in teaching history and political science to middle and high school students. I have taught on Outschool for two years, reaching over 150 students. Prior to Outschool, I taught, substituted, and volunteered in-person, in local middle and high schools. I believe in fostering a safe, neutral place for students to engage with history and learn from the past, and I am excited to read this powerful story with others.
Learners will need to purchase and obtain their own copy of Markus Zusak's book. It will not be provided by the instructor. Audiobooks are acceptable, however, I would recommend bringing a paper copy to class since we will be discussing it, and a paper copy may be easier to reference.
This book takes place in Nazi Germany during World War II, and is narrated by Death. It examines events such as the Holocaust, and themes such as humanity, the power of literature, and the cost of war. The book uses several strong expletives, and has moments of physical abuse and violence. Because of these elements, this course is designed for mature students, ideally in high school. Learners under 14 years old will not be permitted to join this course. Any learner under 14 who attempts to enroll in this course will be unenrolled.
This is a literature study of Markus Zusak's book "The Book Thief". Any additional resources used in this course comes from the National Holocaust Museum and is available on their webpage.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(77)
Hello there! I have a passion for history and I offer AP courses, tutoring, and social clubs in History, Political Science, Philosophy, writing, and literature. I have taught on Outschool for over 3 years, reaching over 200 learners. My...
Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
3-7 learners per class
