We've been discussing the book with our table groups. Now it's time to talk with your friends from other classes that are also reading this book. Take some time to think about a part of the book that would make for a good discussion. It can be any part from the beginning to the part you read for today.
Tell about the part you read, give your thoughts about it, and invite others to share their thoughts too.
Here are some discussion stems:
I want to talk about the part where __________________. I thought _____________________. What did you think?
The part that I thought was most interesting so far was _____________________________. I think _________________________________________. What did you think?
The part that I thought was most interesting so far was when Sister Marie-Aurelie told officers a lie. (Page 33-35) She told them that they were "kidnapped" when really they were being smuggled to a new country. I think that this is so awesome! These very nice and sweet nuns lied to an officer. I thought that this was great what do you think?
ReplyDeleteI thought it was sweet too and how they had to ask for permission to lie. I also thought that it was sweet how people dedicated to other religions would help out one because that doesn't seem to b happening now.
DeleteI agree with your thought, it's amazing how they managed to save children and still follow through with what their religion believed. I'm incredibly happy that the children escaped, and find it rather humorous how they managed to fool the Gestapo.
DeleteI want to talk about the part where some Jewish people moved into the forest and created a sort of town there, and them having to flee as the German found out. It was on pages 50-58. I thought that the amount of courage these people had to go out and survive in the forest, fleeing through the swamp to escape capture, is awe inspiring. But it's also quite horrifying, because it just shows you the length Hitler and his men went to, just to wipe out a religion that was different. The bravery that these people had to have to endure surviving through that time is amazing. I don't think I would have been able to get used to living life like that, after living for so long in comfort. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteI agree that the switch would be hard. I also think that the switch back would be a little bit difficult. Also trying find your family after so long.
DeleteI don't how they were doing it. They had so many struggles to do. I also can't believe how they stayed hidden from the soldiers so long.
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ReplyDeleteThe part where they talk about a little 14 year old boy. He had already written 4 books and was far into the first one. He help and controlled some the the under ground papers. They talk about how some Jews were trying to get people to fight back and they refused. In the span of that time the little boy was sent somewhere where he was put directly in the gas chamber. This makes me realize how heartless the Nazis they were. I've seen other stories of them doing the same thing to even other children. So I think that the Nazis must have had at least a little remorse.
I think that too! The Nazi's were not very nice to the boy. They should have at least shown a little bit of empathy! I don't know how the soldiers could be so mean to a Jewish boy but if it was a Christian boy they most likely would have handled the situation much different.
DeleteI agree. If they didn't it would mean something along the lines that they feel little to no emotions, considering all the things they did to people. It makes me kind of curious as to what kind (if there were any) resistance the Nazis gave to Hitler, if they couldn't deal with what was going on. If not, I would be amazed that no one in the Nazis felt bad for what Hitler was doing to the poor Jewish people.
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