Children of the Holocaust
BY: Kristian Hibbard
Using fiction and nonfictin to
get a child's view of WWII.
For the 5th or 6th grade classroom.
Introduction:
This thematic unit will be an introduction
to the events of World War II and the Holocaust through the child's perspective.
Subject Area: Language Arts
Learning Objectives:
The students will gain a better understanding
of the causes and effects of WWII from the prospective of the people who
lived through it, by writing a letter as though they were that character.
Standards and Benchmarks:
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ELA-1-M4: Interpreting texts with supportive explainations
to generate connections to real-life situations and other texts
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ELA-1-M5: Using purposes for reading to achieve a variety
of objectives
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ELA-2-M1: Writing a composition that clearly states or implies
a central idea with supporting details in a logical order
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ELA-2-M4: Using narration, description, exposition, and persuation
to develop various modes of writing
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ELA-2-M6: Writing as a response to texts and life experiences
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ELA-5-M4: Using azailable technology to produce, revise,
and publish a varitey of works
Activity:
The students will choose a novel,
either Number the Stars or The Diary of Anne Frank, and create
a letter from a character in one of the stories. The students will have
to use details from the story in the letterr to show that there was an
understanding of what was read. The students will write the letter using
a word processing software, such as Microsoft Word. They will edit their
work using this same program.
Assessment:
The students will be evaluated on
the quality of the letter and the accuracy and richness of the details
of the letters in relation to the story. Rubric
Sample Letter
Subject Area: Social Studies
Learning Objectives:
The students will be able to recall
the sequence of events from the Holocaust during WWII.
Standards and Benchmarks:
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H-1A-M1- Describing chronological relationships and patterns
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H-1A-M3- Analyzing the impact that specific individuals,
events, and decisions had on the course of history
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H-1A-M4- Analyzing historical data using primary and secondary
sources
Activity:
The students will research the events
of the Holocaust using the following web sites:
-- http://www.holocaustchronicle.org/
-- www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/holocaust/timeline.html
--
http://history1900s.about.com/library/holocaust/bltimeline.htm
They will make a list of events that best goes along
with their novel and create a timeline with this information using Timeliner.
The events will include events from history and events from the book.
Assessment:
The students will be evaluated on
the quality of the timeline in relating it to their book. The timeline
should include pictures, as well. Rubric
Sample Timeline
Subject Area: Art
Learning Objectives:
Students will gain a better understanding
of Jews art and symbols.
Standards and Benchmarks:
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AP-2VA-M2- Recognizing that concepts, such as beauty and
taste, are determined by culture and differ from person to person
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AP-2VA-M3- Identifying and exploring the meaning of art and
the relationship of the role of artists to their culture and environment
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AP-2VA-M5- Identifying, reflecting and distinguishing differences
of images, symbols, and sensory qualities seen in a world of art and in
those in nature.
Activity:
The students will use Jewish symbols
and concepts of art to create a picture. These pictures created using Kidpixs
and will be put into a slide show presentation. Then they will printed
out to create a quilt for the classroom.
Assessment:
The students will be evaluated on the quality
of their art work. All will receive credit upon completion.
