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The Book Thief

Week 4: Part Four

Due Monday 2/25/19

Reading:

Connections to Common Core State Standards

RL.8.1 – Students will cite textual evidence to support their analysis of the novel.

RL.8.2 – Students will determine themes or key ideas and analyze their development over the course of the text.

RL.8.3 – Students will analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents propel the action, reveal aspects of a

character, or provoke a decision.

RL.8.4 – Students will determine the meaning of words or phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative

language.

Reading:

Part Four: pg. 173 - 238

This Week’s Plan:

1) Read the Part Two (pages 173-238, 65 pages; 9 sections). Suggested strategy:

Tuesday:

1) Read “The Accordionist (The Secret Life of Hans Hubermann)” and “A Good Girl”

2) Answer questions.

Wednesday:

1) Read “A Jewish Fist Fighter” and “The Wrath of Rosa”

2) Answer questions.

Thursday:

1) Read “Liesel’s Lecture” and “The Sleeper”

2) Answer questions.

Thursday:

1) Read “The Swapping of Nightmares” and “Pages From the Basement”

2) Answer questions.

2) Comprehension questions

3) Notes

4) Socratic Seminar worksheet

5) Extra Credit

B. Comprehension Questions:

1) Restate the question in your answer and respond in complete sentences.

2) Cite textual evidence to support your conclusions when specified.

3) Directions: Separate and Label each section of answers.

Part Four: The Standover Man

“The Accordionist (The Secret Life of Hans Huberman)”

1. Although he appears only briefly, Erik Vandenburg has a major impact on Hans

and the rest of the story. Support this conclusion with evidence from the story.

2. Earlier in the novel, Hans tells his friend Wolfgang Edel (pg. 177) that he “made a mistake” with

regards to Nazi Party. However, referring to the same incident on pg. 104, when speaking with

Hans Jr., he says “Mistakes? I’ve made many mistakes in my life, but not joining the Nazi Party isn’t

one of them.” Using evidence from the story, draw your own conclusion: did he or didn’t he make a

mistake? Support your conclusion with evidence and explanation.

3. In the last two pages of this section, it says that Hans experienced a life-changing event on

June 16, 1939. Explain what happened that day, and how it has come full circle in the book’s

present time.

“A Good Girl”

1. What occurs in November, 1940?

“A Short History of the Jewish Fist Fighter”

1. What does Max vow after watching his uncle die? What is Death’s reaction to this boast?

2. What does Max like about fighting?

3. Who was Max’s favorite fist fighting opponent and when/where did we see his name before?

4. Explain how Max was able to escape being captured/arrested on Kristallnacht?

5. What does Max’s mother give to him as he is being taken away? Why is it important?

6. “When pushed out by the rest of his family, the relief struggled inside him like an obscenity. It was something he didn’t want to feel, but nonetheless, he felt it with such gusto it made him want to throw up.”  Why is Max sickened by his feelings?  Do you think you would have the same conflicting emotions in his situation?

7. Should Hans help Max? What are the risks for him and his family?

“The Wrath of Rosa”

1. This section focuses on Rosa’s reaction to the Max’s arrival. Explain why the title is ironic.

(Irony is the when what actually happens is very different from/the opposite of what is expected).

“Liesel’s Lecture”

1. Death raises a few questions about the Hubermann’s in the opening paragraph. Answer them:

a. Why might we describe the Hubermanns as “kind people”?

b. Why might we also describe them as “people of questionable sanity”?

2. Compare the lecture Hans gives Liesel to the slap in Part Two. Explain what they have in

common as well as why Hans has to be harsh when lecturing Liesel.

“The Swapping of Nightmares”

1. In the Hubermann’s situation, what is the most important thing to do?

2. What new characteristics do we learn about Rosa after Max’s arrival? Provide an example, citing

specific textual evidence.

3. What are your impressions of Max? Choose three qualities that best describe him. Provide

at least 1 detail from the story to support/illustrate each quality.

4. What evidence is there in this section that Liesel and Max are becoming friends?

“Pages From the Basement”

1. Comment on the book that Max gives to Liesel.

a) What is your reaction to it?

b) What do you think is the importance of this book?

C. Note-taking:

1) On a separate sheet of paper, set up a Cornell-Note sheet. Include the main ideas below in the left-hand column, record your notes/answer in the right hand column.

Theme

A theme is an idea that recurs or pervades a work of literature. Consider this phrase “The Power of Words” as an example of such an idea. What does this phrase mean? Create a T-chart with bullet point lists of examples from The Book Thief (characters, events and situations--both positive and negative) that illustrate this theme.

Characters

1. Explain the connections between the following characters:

- Hans Hubermann

- Eric Vandenberg

- Max Vandenbrg

- Walter Kugler

- Liesel

- Max

Extra Credit Options (Choose One):

1. Sketch to Stretch

Create an illustration for the novel. Select a character, scene or event of importance from this section of the novel.

In order to receive the extra credit, your picture must:

• Your illustration must fill a typical 8.5”x11” paper.

• It must be in color.

• It must be neat and detailed

• Provide a title at the top of your illustration, and a brief caption describing the illustration at the bottom of your page.

• On the back, write a brief statement explaining why you chose this character, event or scene.

2. Writing to Connect

Play the role of Liesel. Keep a diary during the week as you are reading this novel. Diaries are not formal, written papers. It is a form of personal expression. Just reflect upon what you read and let the ideas flow.

For example, after you finish reading a chapter or two, respond as Liesel, expressing her thoughts, feelings and reaction to her experiences.

Each entry must be at least 8-12 sentences long. You may make your entries longer if you wish.

3. Logophile’s Ledger

Look up each of the following words. Create a Cornell Notes sheet headed

“The Book Thief--Part Four Vocabulary”:

1) The part of speech

2) A pronunciation key (the word divided into syllables)

3) The definition (1st entry)

4) 1 synonym

5) Use the word in a sentence about the story (you may change the word form if needed).

|Vocabulary |

|affront malignant apex immaculate gangly awry |

|antagonize morose tirade ludicrous gallantry wrath |

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