Ch. 4 Close Read and Acts of Resistance

Chapter 4 Close Read &
Acts of Resistance

Honors English 10

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Write a sentence using today's word of the day, schadenfreude.

What is an act of resistance?

An act of resistance is an action (or inaction) done in an effort to challenge or oppose a person, group, or system, sometimes at great personal risk.

Peaceful acts of resistance can include boycotting, protesting, letter writing, campaigning, creating art, organizing, educating, and donating/delivering relief to those in need.

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After watching the videos, we will discuss the examples and their implications during WWII.

Prepare to discuss.

As you watch each video, take notes on what kind of resistance is taking place and who/what is being resisted.

Watch and take notes.

Other Acts of Resistance

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What kind of resistance took place in the example of The White Rose?

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What kind of resistance took place in the example of Irena Sendler?

​Additional reading:

Life in a Jar by H. Jack Mayer

Sophie Scholl and the White Rose by Annette Dumbach and Jud Newborn

We Will Not Be Silent by Russell Freedman (on Sora)

Ch. 4 Study Guide

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