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Journey Through The Holocaust
Introduction:
The holocaust was a time of death, despair, anguish, and
many more indescribable feelings. However, it is a part of our history that
needs to be explored . Students will have a variety of resources to refer
to and discover when learning about a courageous young girl by the name of
Anne Frank. Begin to embark on journey that has been lived by a child in a time
of war. Content
Area(s) and Grade Level NE Standards: Reading and Writing 8.1.2 By the end of the eighth grade, students will locate, access, and evaluate resources to identify appropriate information. 8.1.6 By the end of the eighth grade, students will identify similar ideas across a variety of narratives and stories. 8.1.7 By the end of the eighth grade, students will interpret the meaning of literary works, nonfiction, films, and media by using different analytic techniques. 8.2.2 By the end of the eighth grade, students will write compositions with a clear focus, logically related ideas, and adequate supporting detail. 8.2.4 By the end of the eighth grade, students will use a variety of forms to write for different audiences and purposes. 8.3.2 By the end of the eighth grade, students will make oral presentations that demonstrate appropriate consideration of audience, purpose, and information to be conveyed. 8.4.1
Apply listening skills in a variety of settings. Integrated disciplines Language arts, Social studies, Technology, Fine arts
Objectives Students will be able to: ~ Better understand the trials and tribulations people had to endure during World War II ~ Use their interview skills ~ Write a documentary
~ Recall and recognize certain facts about World War II
Materials/Technologies * http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/Anne%20Frank/index.html
Procedures Springboard: A
lead up discussion about the actions that sparked the war would be beneficial to
students. A discussion about the material they may come across also need
to be discovered. The Holocaust is a part of our history, but was also a
very horrible and inhumane part of our history. Students and parents need
to be aware of what materials will be used and exposed to them.
There are many literature links that can be used with this lesson. Some
suggestions are Anne Frank's Diary,
Number the Stars
and Devils Arithmetic.
There are also other books listed on the web
quest.
What teacher is to do Before
beginning the teacher needs to make the web quest accessible to the
students. Prepare any lessons or activities to go along with any literature
link as well. Remember to be there for the children when they have
questions, uncertainty, and confusion/misconceptions. This lesson can be
impacting and requires a lot of teacher supervision and guidance.
What students are to do Students are to log on to the website and begin; 1.) Take a virtual visit to Germany, 1943. 2.) Choose some musical selections for our documentary 3.) Read the literature about the children of the Holocaust. 4.) Prepare questions to ask Miep Gies about the heroic Anne. 5.)
View children's art about the Holocaust.
Closure
To bring this lesson to a close discuss with
children the impact the information they encountered had on them. Discuss how
this information affects their outlook on World War II.
Assessment
Assess
the children upon the quality of information acquired throughout their search.
If they worked with partners have them evaluate each other in addition to your
evaluation as a teacher. Also incorporate students participation, effort, and
quality when evaluating other literature activities.
Explanation I chose this activity because it is a very interesting and moving time in our history. It is important for students to learn about history and often times they become easily bored with it. This lesson incorporates many different ways of looking at the Holocaust such as; with music, documentary research, art, and literature.
References http://www.spa3.k12.sc.us/WebQuests/Anne%20Frank/index.html
Merryellen Towey Schulz, Ph.D. College of Saint Mary Spring, 2001
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