The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Lesson Plan

Film vs. Book

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to compare and contrast the film and the book.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1

Structure:

The film adaptation of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is different in many ways from the novel. In this activity, you will lead students through a discussion about the film in order to sort out how it is similar and different from the book.

Begin this activity with a Think-Pair-Share. Instruct students to reflect on the following question: What is one thing that is different in the film when compared to the book? Then, find a partner and talk about...