ELA READING: Helmuth Hubener AND RESISTING HITLER
Reading/Writing Assignment #1 - Resisting Hitler Letter
Imagine you are Helmuth from the short story, "Resisting Hitler" and you have merely 2 months to live as you sit in jail. Remember you received a punishment for standing up to the Nazis and their hate propaganda of the Jewish people. You have the opportunity to compose a letter to your brother with the last words you wish to share. What would you say?
The assignment from the RAFTS model.
Role - You are writing from Helmuth's perspective
Audience - Your brother (and peers)
Form - Friendly letter format
Topic - Words of wisdom, final thoughts on the resistance against the Nazis
Strong Verb - Explain your reasons for making the sacrifice and doing what was right or persuade your brother to carry on your mission
Follow these steps for writing:
1) PREWRITE - Brainstorm what you will include in the letter, thinking about the reasons and facts that connect to the story and what you know about the resistance.
Do this in the form of a detailed web with many branches.
Outline - What will you include in the INTRODUCTION, MIDDLE PARAGRAPHS/BODY and CONCLUSION? Create a detailed OUTLINE.
2) DRAFT - Compose the letter. Ensuring that you paint a "sensory picture" - identifying reasons why you went against the Nazis. Use at least 8 transitions in your writing.
3) REVISING - Check over the organization, details, content, word choice. Have you included all the details in the right order to paint the picture??
4) EDITING - Proofread and ensure that your letter is free of mechanical errors (grammar, capitalization, spelling and punctuation errors) and that the sentences and paragraphs are composed well.
5) PUBLISHING AND PRESENTING - Create an "AUTHENTIC" letter that reflects the time period. How could you make it reflect a young man in a WWII jail??
Want More of Helmuth's Story??
Read, The Boy Who Dared
Book Trailer for The Boy Who Dared...
Videos to help you understand...
ELA Extension to Learning...
Canadians who resisted and made a difference in WWII...
PAULINE VANIER HISTORICA MINUTES AUDIO FILE
http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=13563
MUSE - THE RESISTANCE
This song is not exactly about Anne Frank, but it makes me think about her family doing all they can to stay together. Listen to the lyrics and think about what connections you can make. Let this song be your "muse"... :-)
http://youtu.be/TPE9uSFFxrI
DURING READING QUESTIONS... SENTENCE STARTERS FOR RESPONSES
The first paragraph main idea is about a boy who stood up to Hitler by listening to the radio. Just by listening to the radio he started the "roots of resistance".
The main points of the section of the article (to the end of page 13) are: Helmuth got a radio and fixed it; Helmuth listened to the British broadcasts about the war (and learned the truth); he created the anti-Nazi leaflets; showed them to his friends; they all distributed the leaflets around Hamburg; and finally they were caught after months.
A text to self connection I can make with Helmuth is one time I....
The main idea of page 14 is Helmuth was caught, beaten, his friends were also caught and taken to prison. The Gestapo gave Helmuth a life sentence to prison. The Gestapo was was shocked that the resistence was carried out by a three teens.
A text to self connection I can make is (maybe write about a time people were surprised that you were so capable of something challenging).
Evidence I can find to show Helmuth was a hero is:
AFTER READING
Making connection increased my understanding because I could imagine myself being in that situation, because I may have experienced something similar.
If I was Helmuth I would/would not be willing to take the same kinds of risks because...
A connection I can make between "Resisting Hitler" and the world would be the story of Dr. Greg Mortenson who dedicated his life to helping children in Pakistan and Afghanistan get an education through building schools.
DURING READING QUESTIONS... SENTENCE STARTERS FOR RESPONSES
The first paragraph main idea is about a boy who stood up to Hitler by listening to the radio. Just by listening to the radio he started the "roots of resistance".
The main points of the section of the article (to the end of page 13) are: Helmuth got a radio and fixed it; Helmuth listened to the British broadcasts about the war (and learned the truth); he created the anti-Nazi leaflets; showed them to his friends; they all distributed the leaflets around Hamburg; and finally they were caught after months.
A text to self connection I can make with Helmuth is one time I....
The main idea of page 14 is Helmuth was caught, beaten, his friends were also caught and taken to prison. The Gestapo gave Helmuth a life sentence to prison. The Gestapo was was shocked that the resistence was carried out by a three teens.
A text to self connection I can make is (maybe write about a time people were surprised that you were so capable of something challenging).
Evidence I can find to show Helmuth was a hero is:
AFTER READING
Making connection increased my understanding because I could imagine myself being in that situation, because I may have experienced something similar.
If I was Helmuth I would/would not be willing to take the same kinds of risks because...
A connection I can make between "Resisting Hitler" and the world would be the story of Dr. Greg Mortenson who dedicated his life to helping children in Pakistan and Afghanistan get an education through building schools.
Copy/paste this into your URL window and search for Pauline Vanier for a 1 minute Historica audio clip.
This audio clip could be used to help you further understand what we are studying. Feel free to learn more about Canadian volunteers like the Vaniers on this site.
Below is a Youtube video about the Vaniers... Watch and learn and REFLECT...
How did Governor General George Vanier and Pauline Vanier help the refugees of WWII. Why were their efforts so important. How did they stand up for what they believe in, and help refugees during WWII??
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