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Analyzing a Writing Assignment by a Teenage Refugee in New York During World War II InteractiveAnalyzing a Writing Assignment by a Teenage Refugee in New York During World War II Interactive
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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Analyzing a Writing Assignment by a Teenage Refugee in New York During World War II

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Young historians delve into the world of teenage refugees during WWII to understand their experiences. The activity focuses on a writing assignment from a teen staying at a US refugee camp to explore the struggles they faced, such as being denied American citizenship. Academics complete an online worksheet and discuss the activity in a group discussion to better understand the political policies at play and their impact on refugees during the war. 

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Concepts

american history, world war ii, the holocaust, immigration, united states immigration, refugees, wars, displacement, holocaust survivors, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary sources, primary source analysis, skills review

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare the life of teenage refugees during WWII to other teens around Europe and the United States
  • Have pupils write a journal entry from the perspective of a teenage refugee at the camp 

Classroom Considerations

  • A portion of the activity is completed online

Pros

  • Activity is designed to be completed in small groups, but it can be adapted to individual work
  • The resource provides additional resources to enhance learning  

Cons

  • None

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