Lesson 1 (from Prologue to "Veiled Birds," Chapter 6)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to examine why Konrad and Hiroko had to downplay their relationship in public, and what is revealed about traitors, and how suspicion of treason affects their relationship. Konrad was a German and was a suspect after the Germans surrendered. Hiroko was known as the traitor's daughter. They did not want to draw attention to their relationship and invite scrutiny.
Lesson
Class Discussion: What relationship do Konrad and Hiroko have? Are either of them directly suspected to be traitors? Why do Konrad and Hiroko avoid public displays of affection like holding hands? How do they limit the time they spend together? Why do they try to avoid suspicion? Why are the military police watching both of them? Why might the military police consider them to be co-conspirators? Why do they downplay their relationship in public? What is revealed about traitors and...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(e), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(e), 11-12.7
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