Visual Clues and Predictions

Show students several illustrations from the book (without reading the text). Ask them to predict what the story might be about. Who are the characters? What might be happening? What emotions are they feeling?

Character Evolution Maps

Chart the emotional and moral growth of Hans and Sophie from childhood through activism using evidence from the text.

Judging a Book by Its Cover

Analyze the title and cover illustration. Predict the genre and subject. Discuss: “Why might words matter in history?”

Predict from the Cover

Ask students to look closely and analyze the cover illustration and title to make predictions about the story’s setting and emotions. Prediction of Visual Elements My Predictions Where does the story take place?   Who appears on the cover?   What mood does...