Lesson+4

__The Importance of Setting__​  When we talk about Setting, we are talking about where the story is taking place. In 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' the story takes place in a German Concentration Camp during World War II. It is important to remember that when we are dealing with this sort of setting, we need to be careful because of the sensitive nature of the Holocaust.

To better understand the setting of 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas,' watch the following clip from You Tube.

If at any point you find the footage disturbing, you are welcome to leave the class for a moment to compose yourself. [|YouTube Video]  Now as a class lets talk about what you just saw on the YouTube clip Do you think that having a better understanding of the setting of 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' has made an impact on your reading of the text?  Now, to expand your understanding of the Holocaust and the setting of 'The Boy in The Striped Pyjamas,' complete a Scavenger Hunt through the following databases, identifying at least four articles that will help develop your understanding, writing a short summary on each.

[|United States Holocaust Memorial Museum]

[|The Holocaust]

[|Holocaust History]

[|Holocaust Cybrary]

[|Holocaust Survivors]  Once you've completed your scavenger hunt, it is now time to write a short story from the perspective of someone in a concentration camp. Your short story needs to be between 750-1000words.  Make sure you complete your short story for Homework, it is a great exercise for understanding setting. This will be a brilliant resource for helping to create your Book review.

Also, make sure you complete your blog on the role of setting for 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas' in Myclasses.

Once, you've completed this you are ready to move onto Lesson 5 and the importance of Character in a narrative text.

Back to Lesson 3 <-> Go to Lesson 5 - Character