1. Set Focus
Pose these essential questions: What does it mean to be brave? How can times of oppression inspire bravery?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see below). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- clandestine (p. 19)
- collaborators (p. 19)
- sabotage (p. 19)
- abetted (p. 20)
- edicts (p. 20)
- informer (p. 21)
3. Engage
As needed, explain that during World War II, Nazi Germany invaded and ruled many countries in Europe, including the Netherlands. Ask: How do you think everyday citizens reacted to their country being taken over? What are some ways they could have resisted Nazi rule?