The Boy in Striped Pajamas


The Boy in Striped Pajamas Questions and Journal Entries


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Pre-Reading
Setting

Before we begin reading the book, it is important to know the setting or the place and time a story is taking place. Below is the map of Europe. Using an Atlas, locate and label Germany, Poland, Denmark, Switzerland, the city of Berlin, and the city of Krakow. Each of these places are referred to in the book.


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Regional Words

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Chapter 1


While reading chapter one, look for the following words and jot down any words that you are not familiar with in your notebook. Be prepared to volunteer your words and discuss each one as a group.
  • chaos (2)
  • tartan (4) -------------------> tartan.jpg
  • presume (10)

Chapter 2


While reading chapter one, look for the following words and jot down any words that you are not familiar with in your notebook. Be prepared to volunteer your words and discuss each one as a group.
  • desolate (11)
  • foreseeable (15)
  • brim (16) --------------------->cap

Chapter 3 - 5



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