The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (YA Novel) Chapter Questions & Answer Key
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115+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resource provides chapter context questions w/ answer key based on Number the Stars, a Newbery Honor Award Winner by Lois Lowry and The Boy In the Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne. These historical fiction novels are perfect for a middle school or lower high sPrice $15.00Original Price $20.00Save $5.00
140+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This resources provides chapter context questions w/ answer key for three young adult books: 47 Days, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and Number the Stars. All three works are perfect adaptations for middle and lower high school students to access and suplement iPrice $20.00Original Price $30.00Save $10.00
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65+ PAGES OF QUESTIONS and ANSWERS! This great resource provides a building foundation for young readers utilizing John Boyne's novel, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. In total, more than 130 chapter context questions and teacher answer key will help guide discussion as you read this deeply affecting coming of age tale of life on two sides of the fence. Follow Bruno and Shmuel as they navigate war, loss, friendship, and loneliness. Let us help guide your class discussions and save you valuable time so you can focus on the important things in your next unit! Perfect for discussions, checking for understanding, or an independent novel study! Leveled questions to help guide your middle school students towards deeper analysis and critical thinking!
Included in this resource:
- Anticipation Guide
- 130 Chapter Questions & Critical Thinking Discussion Questions
- Teacher Answer Key
- Vocabulary List & Definitions
- End of Book Essay Question & Rubric
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is a historical fiction novel set in Germany during World War II. The story follows Bruno, a 9-year-old boy growing up in a sheltered and privileged life, unaware of the war's realities or his father's involvement with the Nazi regime. When Bruno's family moves to the countryside, he discovers a fence separating their home from a concentration camp. Through the fence, Bruno meets and befriends Shmuel, a Jewish boy his age, leading to a poignant exploration of friendship and the war's impact on civilians.
John Boyne's novel, though brief, is deeply affecting, prompting readers to contemplate the war's consequences. The characters, from Bruno and Shmuel to the supporting cast, are skillfully crafted, eliciting both love and disdain from readers. Despite being a work of fiction, the story feels hauntingly realistic, highlighting the human experience amidst wartime turmoil.
"The Boy in the Striped Pajamas" is a powerful and unsettling narrative. Boyne's writing skillfully portrays the development of a timeless friendship between two boys on opposite sides of a fence, underscoring the senseless division caused by war. Through Bruno and Shmuel's story, Boyne encourages readers to reflect on life's most valuable aspects and to consider what truly matters in the face of adversity.
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