World War II
Introduction
World War II was a collection of many regional conflicts that all interacted with each other, strategically and politically. The novels you are reading all use World War II as the setting. The war plays a significant role in the lives of the characters.
Take out a piece of paper and answer the following questions:
What do you currently know about World War II (WWII)? Make a list.
What else do you think you need to know about WWII before going any further in your novel?
For a clearer understanding of World War II, watch at least one of the following videos:
3. After watching the video(s), go back to your list of what you already know about World War II.
Add any new knowledge you have gained to the list.
Draw a box around the new information.
The novel you are reading will determine your research path.
Choose the link that coincides with your novel.
Once finished, you will have a better understanding of the historical events that make up the setting of your novel.
The Book Thief
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Code Name Verity
My Family for the War
The Berlin Boxing Club
Bomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon
Journey to Topaz
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War II
Elephant Run
Left for Dead: A Young Man's Search for Justice for the U.S.S. Indianapolis
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption