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
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
Ask students: What is a bystander? What is an upstander? Hear from students and teachers on what they have to say by showing this video (until 0:58). Think, Pair, Share: Ask students to take two to three minutes and write in their journal using the following prompt:...
