The Boy in the Striped Pajamas- End of Unit Assessment

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas- End of Unit Assessment

Grade Level: 8

Subject: English

Duration: 2 45 minute lessons

DOK Level: 3

Indiana Standard: 8.RL.2.2 Analyze the development of a theme or central idea over the course of a work of literature, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide a detailed summary that supports the analysis.

8.RL.3.2 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience in a work of world literature considering how it reflects heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs.

Common Core Standard:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2

Description:The students will work on a book report project that will display their knowledge of the plot, conflict, characters, and literary elements of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Objective:

  • Students will be able to provide a detailed summary of a text
  • Students will be able to identify and analyze literary elements within a text
  • Students will be able to recall what they have read

Essential Question:

  1. How do fear and intimidation often silence people from speaking up against authority?
  2. What is the essence of true friendship?
  3. How can the innocence of children sometimes reveal the ignorance of adults?

Procedure:

  1. The teacher will project the project sheet on the projector and explain each project option in detail.
  2. The students will work on a book report project that will display their knowledge of the plot, conflict, characters, and literary elements of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
  3. The students will have class time to work on their projects throughout the week

Product or Assessment: The students will complete 2 of the project options in order to demonstrate their knowledge of the book.

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