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...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Create a class-wide Mentimeter Word Cloud. Students should pick the three top words that they would use to describe Zola and submit them through the Mentimeter website. Watch as all of the words populate to create a Word Cloud (the more times a word is submitted, the...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Create an identity chart for Emile Zola to better understand what it takes to be an upstander. Include things that are referenced in the story such as location, age, career, and also adjectives that describe him based on what we know about him.
