by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Why do you think Hans and Sophie chose to resist the Nazi regime even though they knew the risks? What role did words play in both supporting and challenging the Nazi regime? Can words still be that powerful today? How does the format of this book (written in free...
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Highlight contrasting ideas of truth vs. propaganda (e.g., Nazi slogans vs. resistance leaflets). Students record examples of propaganda and how truth is revealed through resistance.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Students track repeated phrases like “Words, you see …” and analyze how they evolve in meaning throughout the story.
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.
