by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Students list words associated with activism for each letter of the alphabet. Examples: A = Ally, B = Bravery, C = Civil Rights. Revisit after reading to compare.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Present scenarios where students must choose between staying silent or speaking out. Use journaling and class discussion to explore their values.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Introduce key WWII dates and define “Nazi,” “Resistance” and “propaganda.” Place students in small groups to create a timeline from memory, and then revise after reading.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Analyze the title and cover illustration. Predict the genre and subject. Discuss: “Why might words matter in history?”
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Students brainstorm what “freedom of speech” means. Compare current-day examples of banned books or censored speech, then predict how words might be used in resistance.
