Helmuth Hubener, a young boy growing up in Nazi Germany clues readers in to the views of youth during Hitler's reign. Helmuth expresses great heroism and courage, as he stands up for what he believes in and is willing to fight for these beliefs. He is truly effected by the actions of the Nazis, as he sees the pain and suffering done to the Jewish community. Helmuth illegally investigates the Nazis and is faced with dire consequences.
Suggested Delivery: Independent Read
Teaching Strategies:
Vocabulary: Nazi, revelers, Communism, regime, swastika, gestapo, leaflet, Hitler.
Vocabulary Activity: Students will discuss each word and its significance to the Nazi Party. They will then get into a small group and discuss the meaning of each word. They will compile a list of the word and its definition, this list will be given to all the students.
Pre-reading Activity: Students will create a KWL chart with knowledge of the Nazis, Hitler, as well as what was going on at the rise of the Nazi party.
After Reading/Writing Activity: Have students first free write, writing down their ideas and descriptions of Helmuth as a character. Students will then write a letter to Helmuth explaining their point of view and how they perceive him as.
Web Resources:
Timeline of the Nazi Party's Rise to Power: http://fcit.usf.edu/holocaust/timeline/nazirise.htm
Discussion Guide:http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/discussion-guide-boy-who-dared
Scholastic Activities: http://www.scholastic.com/bookfairs/teachers/connections/pdf/TheBoyWhoDared.pdf
http://www.scbartoletti.com/
Bartoletti, S. C. (2008). The boy who dared. New York: Scholastic Press.
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