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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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Theme:

Appreciating Important People in History, Changing History, Being a Part of a Changing History

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

One class period

Standards
& Goals:

New York State Core Curriculum Standards
Standard 1: History of the United States and New York: Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of major ideas, themes, developments and history of the United States and New York.
Standard 2: World History: Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of turning points in world history and examine the broad sweep of history from a variety of perspectives.
Standard 5: Civics, Citizenship and Government: Students will use a variety of intellectual skills to demonstrate their understanding of necessity for establishing governments; the governmental system of the United States and other nations; the United States Constitution; the basic civic values of American constitutional democracy; the roles, rights and responsibilities of citizenship, including avenues of participation.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Read and discuss The Book Thief by Markus Zusak.
  • Write a response about the book and its relation to past, current and future historical themes and ideas.
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