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Transitional words keep the reader or listener from getting lost and are most often found at the beginning of a sentence. Writers and speakers use transition words to help move the reader or listener from one idea to another.
Showing a time sequence:
first, next, finally, at the end, in summary
Adding information: and, not only, in addition
Stating an example: for example, for instance
Showing a result: so, as a result
Holocaust Theme: the Excerpt
Holocaust Theme: Dialogue & Description
The Holocaust: What Do We Learn?
How does this excerpt relate to and develop the Holocaust theme, “finding the light in the darkness”?
How does the dialogue between Bruno and Shmuel illustrate the Holocaust theme? Explain how the descriptions from the excerpt also develop the theme.
What does this excerpt from Boyne’s novel teach us about the Holocaust?
I think this paragraph illustrates the theme by .
I agree/disagree because .
In my opinion, Bruno’s thoughts show that he .
aCTiViTY 1.7
interacting in Meaningful Ways: Presenting a holocaust narrative
Learning Targets
• Plan and deliver a brief informative oral presentation.
• Apply understanding of how writers develop theme throughout a story using descriptions, dialogue, characterization, and other features. Demonstrate an understanding of the text and communicate informatively about it.
• Apply growing understanding of how ideas, events, or reasons are linked throughout a text using transitional words or phrases.
• Contribute to group discussions by asking relevant questions, adding evidence, and summarizing key ideas.
• Adjust language choices according to task, purpose, and audience.
Review your annotations and notes on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and use
them to complete the graphic organizer.
Quick Conversation
Share your work with your partner or group. Compare your ideas about the setting, character, and events. Next, read aloud paragraph 59:
He turned and walked away and Bruno noticed again how small and skinny this new friend was. He didn’t say anything about this because he knew only too well how unpleasant it was being criticized for something as silly as your height, and the last thing he wanted to do was be unkind to Shmuel.
Discuss the paragraph. How does this paragraph illustrate the Holocaust theme of “finding light in the darkness”? What is ironic about Bruno not wanting to criticize Shmuel “for something as silly as your height”? From whose point of view is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas told? Why is this important? Record notes from your discussion.
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