The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and The Churchill Club
The book narrates the inspiring true story of Danish teens who formed the Churchill Club to sabotage the German military during Nazi occupation, sparking a Danish resistance movement. Through acts of courage and defiance, these young patriots played a significant role in their country's fight against oppression.
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J. Mongelli 8thGrade Reading Unit 3 Core The Boys Who Challenged Hitler Knud Pedersen and The Churchill Club by: Phillip Hoose
Introduction The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pedersen and the Churchill Club is the remarkable true story of a small group of courageous Danish teens whose acts of sabotage against the German military inspired their country to rise up against the Nazi occupation.
Introduction long description At the outset of World War II, Denmark did not resist German occupation. Deeply ashamed of his nation s leaders, fifteen-year old Knud Pedersen resolved with his brother and a handful of schoolmates to take action against the Nazis if the adults would not. Naming their secret club after the fiery British leader, the young patriots in the Churchill Club committed countless acts of sabotage, infuriating the Germans, who eventually had the boys tracked down and arrested. But their efforts were not in vain: the boys exploits and eventual imprisonment helped spark a full-blown Danish resistance in the latter years of the war.
Video/Pictures Introduction Video German invasion of Norway and Demark 1
Brainstorm He alone who gains the youth, owns the future - A. Hitler - What does this statement mean to you? - Do you agree with this statment
Reading Journal (Intro/Ch. 1) Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning. In chapter one the author explains how Knud and his friends felt about many of the teachers at their school being German sympathizers. How does this anecdote help the reader understand the relationship between the Danish people and the German soldiers? conviction pg. 10 endeavor pg 10 barracks pg 11 convene pg 13 occupation pg 15.
Reading Question Ch 2 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning. Why was Denmark so important to the Nazi s. Refer to the pages 16-24. The author includes the newspaper article entitled Hitler and Bicycles. Explain why it was important for the author to introduce this in the text. agitated pg 19 indoctrinated pg 19 insignia pg 21 saboteurs pg 22
Reading Question Ch. 3 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning. enviously pg. 26 monastery pg. 27 jeering pg. 31 placate pg. 32 profusely pg. 32 adjourned pg.33 gravitated pg. 36 Briefly Describe the club members and their plan. What was surprising about the plan model they developed Compare the Pedersen brothers
Reading Question Ch. 4 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning In chapter 4 the club members complete a mission against a Danish company who was a German sympathizer. Describe their actions and feelings when they carry out this mission. solidarity pg. 39 facilitate pg.39 liberating pg. 42 traitorous pg. 42 stooges pg. 43 What contradictions are we beginning to see expressed by the Danish people?
Reading Question Ch 5 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning reconnaissance pg. 46 irreverent pg. 47 adjacent pg. 48 affront pg. 48 woefully pg. 50 forum pg. 50 brigade pg. 51 The boys discuss killing a German soldier as part of their show of patriotism. What does this discussion and the resulting decision tell us about the young men and the ideas behind their club.
Reading Ch 6 Why do you think the witnesses to the Club s actions stay silent? Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning combustible pg. 54 unanimous pg. 55 happenstance pg. 58 teemed pg. 59
Reading Ch 7 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning What is the significance of the theft of the machine gun? colossal pg. 61 pitted pg. 61 exasperated pg. 62 elusive pg. 65 skirted pg. 66 cache pg. 69
Reading Ch 8 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning Explain why Eigil wants to stop the mission. raucous pg. 71 bedlam pg. 71 protruded pg. 71 na ve pg. 74 embedded pg. 74
Reading Ch 9 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning Describe the mission led by Borge. Why didn t they follow through? subsided pg. 78 quench pg. 78 cordial pg. 79 docile pg. 80
Reading Ch 10 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning What was the significance of the Danish firemen s actions? components pg. 84 hub pg. 85 sentry pg. 85 pyre pg. 86 brandishing pg. 87
Reading Ch 11 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning What was the catalyst that tipped off the police that lead to the capture of the boys? taut pg. 89 elated pg. 89 brusquely pg. 92 prominent pg. 93 reprove pg. 93 flourishes pg. 93
Reading Ch 12 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text, use context clues to determine the meaning solemn pg. 95 berating pg. 97 inept pg. 97 irreverent pg. 98 censorship pg. 102 unconscionable pg. 102 ire pg. 104 Why was the trial of the boys such a delicate situation?
Reading Ch 13 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text; use context clues to determine the meaning Explain why Judge Andersen had tears on his eyelashes right after sentencing the boys to such harsh sentences. inept pg. 109 relentless pg. 110 wanton pg. 110 florid pg. 112 supple pg. 112 ingenuously pg. 114
Reading Question Ch 14 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text; use context clues to determine the meaning In your opinion, was it fate that caused the boys to get caught at 4am, or could they have made wiser decisions to avoid that situation? Elaborate. elation pg. 119 bade pg.119 conspicuously pg. 120 allegedly pg. 120 bedeviled pg. 121
Reading Question Ch 15 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text; use context clues to determine the meaning confiscated pg. 123 monotonously pg. 125 insidious pg. 125 despondently pg. 125 potent pg. 129 languished pg. 129 nemesis pg. 132 Reflect upon how Eigil, Jens, Uffe, and Knud each chose to use their garden plot. How do the garden plots compare to each boy s personality and state-of-mind at this stage of their prison stay?
Reading Question Ch 16 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text; use context clues to determine the meaning Compare the prison picture on page 140 to the way Knud felt in the last sentence on pg. 141. Is Knud truly free? Explain your answer. stint pg. 138 retooled pg. 138 populace pg. 139 naively pg. 139 glumly pg. 140
Reading Question Ch 17 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text; use context clues to determine the meaning cavernous pg. 143 stigmatized pg. 143 brandished pg. 145 attuned pg. 150 liaison pg. 150 enterprise pg. 154 Compare Knud s lost social network (pg. 153) to a modern day social network. Show the comparisons and contrasts in a T-chart.
Reading Question Ch 18 Vocabulary Write a definition for the following words as they are used in the text; use context clues to determine the meaning Big Question: What surprised you in this chapter? despised pg. 159 relieved pg. 161 mulled pg. 162 publicizing pg. 164
