According to John Betjeman, "Childhood is measured out by sounds and smells and sights, before the dark hour of reason grows." With The Boy in the Striped Pajamas film study, scholars work in small groups to discuss the quote and other topics related to the film. Learners also complete a chart to compare the movie to the book.

Concepts

film adaptations, the holocaust, auschwitz, concentration camps, children's literature

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have small groups draft a letter of advice they would give to world leaders

Classroom Considerations

• Some discussion questions require library or Internet research
• Assumes familiarity with (and access to) the novel
• The resource includes a detailed scene synopsis as a handy reference
  

Pros

• Includes an answer key
• Discussion questions are thorough and engaging 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.6.7 RL.7.7 RL.8.7