This book is a story about a nine year old boy trying
to understand what is happening around him in (Out-With)
Auschwitz during World War II.
The Boy in the
Striped Pajamas
"How should one react to a book that ostensibly
seeks to inform while it so blatantly distorts?"
this review asks. "No one may dare alter the truths
of the Holocaust, no matter how noble his motives,"
is the conclusion. For the right group of students,
this review can form the basis for a good
postreading writing prompt.
The Boy in the
Striped Pajamas
by John Boyne
Summary, vocabulary, and multiple post-reading
activities, including discussion questions.
The Boy in the
Striped Pajamas
by John Boyne
Summary and support for pre-reading, during reading,
and after reading. This 2-page document requires
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The Boy in the
Striped Pajamas
Summary, author biography, criticism, and 12
discussion questions.
The Boy in the
Striped Pajamas: Interview with John Boyne
(writer) & Mark Herman (director)
This interview is dated November 2008.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,
Unit Overview and
Lesson plans
Eight lessons to accompany the novel. Access
requires Adobe Reader or compatible application.
The Boy in the
Striped Pajamas:pupils'
notes
A full scheme of work with
lesson
plans and resources for teaching
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
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