1. Do Now:
Complete the discussion questions in order to prepare for our class discussion
Star the three you want to contribute to the most
10 minutes
End

2. End Do Now: Read over your answers to the discussion questions
Star three questions you want to weigh in on
3 minutes
End

3. What about this subject feels unapproachable or difficult to read/talk about?

4. What is your opinion on The Boy in the Striped Pajamas so far?

5. Why do you think CBSD chose this book, over so many others
Why do you think CBSD chose this book, over so many others? What does it offer that others do not?

6. When was the first time you learned about the subject of the Holocaust?

7. When was the first time you learned about the Holocaust in school
When was the first time you learned about the Holocaust in school? Explain how you covered it then and how that compares to now.

8. When do you think is the right age to start teaching kids about this subject? Why do you think CB waits this long?

9. Why do you think Bruno’s parents are not telling their kids everything
Why do you think Bruno’s parents are not telling their kids everything? Do you think parents still do this?

10. When was the first time you heard about Nazis?

11. After reading about Hitler Youth, what are your thoughts on it?

12. As we move forward with this unit, what is one good question we should continue to ask ourselves?