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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: Book Club and Novel Study
Alexis Thompson B.A. B.Ed.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
In this five-week novel study, students will read the book The Book Thief and engage in a literary analysis of the book to expand their reading comprehension.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
The Book Thief is considered to be a brilliant book for students to explore the historical context of the rise of Nazi Germany and the experiences of World War Two. Told from the perspective of death, the book has engaged readers for many years. "It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Prologue-Part 2In this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.Week 2Lesson 2Parts 3-4In this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.Week 3Lesson 3Parts 5-6In this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.Week 4Lesson 4Parts 7-8In this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.Week 5Lesson 5Part 9-EpilogueIn this lesson students will find a video lesson, reading guide, comprehension questions and a comprehension quiz on the stated chapters.
Students will: Practice and expand their reading comprehension Develop critical thinking skills by participating in discussions Analyze a text Analyze theme, plot, setting, motif, character development, and other literary devices Make connections to the modern world Explain historical connections Explore the genre of historical fiction Critically analyze the experiences in Nazi Germany from an educational perspective
I have a Bachelor's Degree in History and Education and have been teaching humanities for seven years. I have taught novel studies in the classroom as well as facilitated my school's book club for many years. I have seven years of experience teaching about Nazi Germany and WW2 to this age group and the content will be age appropriate and respectful, coming from a trauma-informed approach.
Homework Offered
Read the stated chapters each week. Complete the comprehension questions and activities Complete the comprehension quiz Complete the optional essayAssessments Offered
Comprehension quizes will be made available each week An optional essay is available for students to complete and receive feedback onGrades Offered
Students will need to obtain a copy of the book. Audiobooks count as reading!
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Please note that the book is considered appropriate for learners 12 and up. The book contains descriptions of war, violence, death, and Anti-Semitism. Please be advised of these content warnings. I will be addressing such issues through an educational and trauma-informed approach. These topics will be addressed respectfully through teacher-led lessons and respectful discussions. If you are wondering if the book would be appropriate for your student, please pre-read the book or message me with any questions or concerns.
Britannica History.com Holocaust Encyclopedia https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/introduction-to-the-holocaust AnneFrank.org World History Encyclopedia
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(34)
Hello! I am so excited that you are here. My name is Alexis Thompson, and I have had the pleasure of being a teacher for seven years, and I can truly say that teaching is a passion of mine. The saying "you don't have to work when you love what you...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $50 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 12 learners
Ages: 12-17
