by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Write a letter from the perspective of Emile Zola to Captain Alfred Dreyfus explaining why you felt compelled to write “J’Accuse…!” In the voice of Emile Zola, why were you willing to sacrifice your career, reputation and life to stand up for Alfred Dreyfus? What do...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Revisit your KWL Chart and/or the words generated from the pre-reading activities and add to what is already there with the following prompts: How did this story help us understand the importance of learning history? How does learning history help us understand the...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
“When we bury the truth underground, it builds up, it takes on such an explosive force, that, the day it bursts, it blows up everything with it” (page 30). What is this quote saying about the truth? Can you think about a time when this...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Option One (Sitting) After reading page 26, pause and ask: Why is it so significant that Emile Zola wants to help and get involved? Why do you think he cares about helping Alfred Dreyfus? On the board or a piece of paper, create a chart with two columns. For column...
by boot | Feb 19, 2025
Discuss the following phrase: “One suspect, the only Jewish officer in the French army high command” (page 22). Have you ever been the only person with your identity in a room or community? How do you think Alfred Dreyfus would have felt as the only Jewish person in...
