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Holocaust Unit Plan Unit PlanHolocaust Unit Plan Unit Plan
Publisher
Western Illinois University
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Grade
9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
14 days
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Holocaust Unit Plan

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This Holocaust Unit Plan unit plan also includes:
  • The Holocaust—Part I
  • The Holocaust—Part II
  • The Holocaust—Part III
  • The Holocaust—Part IV
  • The Holocaust—Part V
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Would it have been you? Scholars investigate the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II. They view, interpret, and analyze the video The Holocaust to gain insight into who exactly was impacted by the events Europe. They then complete a final writing assignment to address each character in the film and their roles in the events surrounding the Holocaust. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

holocaust survivors, the holocaust, world war ii

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Print photos of the main characters of the film and place them around the room for the duration of the unit
  • Create teams of students to assist those with difficulty understanding all the materials

Classroom Considerations

  • Keep in mind the sensitive nature of the Holocaust and the images in the lesson

Pros

  • Lesson includes discussion and journal questions to use with the video
  • Resource provides printable worksheets and materials 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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