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The Holocaust: The Art of Memory Lesson PlanThe Holocaust: The Art of Memory Lesson Plan
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Carolina K-12
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9th
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English Language Arts
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1 hr 30 mins
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The Holocaust: The Art of Memory

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Never Forget. As part of a study of the Holocaust, class members watch a PowerPoint about Terezin, read selections from I Never Saw Another Butterfly, Children's Drawings, and Poems from Terezin Concentration Camp, then craft their responses to the pieces. It's a powerful reminder of a national and international tragedy.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the holocaust, poetry, memories, world war ii

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • The lesson, intended to be included in a study of the Holocaust, could be used with January Remembrance Day

Classroom Considerations

  • The materials, especially the images, are powerful and require a safe classroom environment
  • Copies of I Never Saw Another Butterfly, Children’s Drawings and Poems from Terezin Concentration Camp, are required 

Pros

  • A sensitive approach to the events at Terezin

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.9-10.3.a

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