Lesson Planning

Study biographical stories of The Holocaust; explore emotional aspects of The Holocaust through poetry; ask searching questions about persecution and humanity.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To identify some of the atrocities that occurred in concentration camps from biographical accounts and compose questions that raise issues for discussion surrounding the Holocaust.
• To discuss the emotional impact of two Holocaust poems.

Children will:

• Develop understanding of the Holocaust through biographical stories.
• Ask questions about the Holocaust and the issues it raises.
• Explore emotional aspects of the Holocaust through poetry.