by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Miriam’s parents decide to move and buy the Jewel Motor Inn despite having no previous experience with hotel management. Why do you think they might have made this decision? Do you think it was a wise choice? Why or why not? How does it turn out for them in the end?...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
In 1899, Alfred Dreyfus receives “the most important message of his life” and finds out that he will be released from prison and go home (page 49). In groups of three to four, students will create a script that outlines a conversation between Dreyfus and Zola once...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Sketch to Stretch Re-read the last page of the book (page 55) out loud to the class, or have students read in pairs, groups or to themselves. Then ask students to visualize a response to the question: What is the most valuable idea in what we just read? Have them...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Reading an author’s note can give us insight into an author’s identity, hopes and passions. Before reading the author’s note, have a discussion with students based on the following questions: Who do you imagine the author might be? Why do you think it was important...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Being an Upstander: Throughout history, many people have stood up to injustice and done the right thing. What are some other examples of upstanders like Emile Zola, and how can students be upstanders in their community? Have students explore the Canadian Human Rights...
