Build scholars' ability to understand their own values and learn about World War II at the same time. Scholars write poetry and discuss identity and place in depth with an in-depth social studies resource. 

Concepts

identity, human geography, the holocaust, world war ii, post world war ii, poetry writing, poetry, the five themes of geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a poetry slam as a fun way to present the poetry

Classroom Considerations

• Suggests reading a chapter from the same website as pre-knowledge before beginning instruction
• Expects learners to have an understanding of geographic themes

Pros

• Provides ideas for follow though after completing the exercises 
• Gives two additional extension activities 
• Encourages individual self-expression 

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.9 RH.11-12.9