All the Light We Cannot See Lesson Plan

Resisters, Collaborators, and Bystanders during World War II

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will examine the experiences of resisters, collaborators, and bystanders during the war, and experience the resulting social tensions and difficulties through role-play.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.1, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.6

Structure:

Begin this activity by providing students with this handout regarding Assessing and Defining Responsibility. Lead students in a short group discussion about the different levels of responsibility various individuals should take for the...