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Holocaust books spark group discussion. Through guided discussions, students can begin to see issues in their schools and lives, such as bullying or disabilities, as seedlings of the same intolerance that went unchecked during the Holocaust. Unrecognized, the seedlings can grow bigger, spreading through a school or community like weeds. Eradicating weeds of intolerance must begin at the roots when students are still developing their core beliefs and values. Middle School is a critical window of opportunity. Students are enthusiastic about their reading when given voice and choice. With a wide array of Holocaust books of all levels for students to choose from, we are able to give our diverse students equally diverse options. This is excellent for differentiating instruction. Reluctant readers are particularly successful because they are reading at their own level. Students at risk due to hardships outside of school are always drawn into these stories because they relate to the hardships of the characters in these stories—and that these stories are true gives them more hope that they too can overcome their hardships. Students are able to read on their owl level and still participate in classroom discussions about the overall theme: the Holocaust and tolerance. Students take ownership of their reading, hear diverse ideas and opinions of other students about their books, construct deeper personal meaning of the text, and truly internalize reading for personal growth and enjoyment. Students discover universal truths about human struggle regardless of ethnicity and develop a greater tolerance and empathy for those who are “different”.

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Holocaust books spark group discussion. Through guided discussions, students can begin to see issues in their schools and lives, such as bullying or disabilities, as seedlings of the same intolerance that went unchecked during the Holocaust. Unrecognized, the seedlings can grow bigger, spreading through a school or community like weeds. Eradicating weeds of intolerance must begin at the roots when students are still developing their core beliefs and values. Middle School is a critical window of opportunity. Students are enthusiastic about their reading when given voice and choice. With a wide array of Holocaust books of all levels for students to choose from, we are able to give our diverse students equally diverse options. This is excellent for differentiating instruction. Reluctant readers are particularly successful because they are reading at their own level. Students at risk due to hardships outside of school are always drawn into these stories because they relate to the hardships of the characters in these stories—and that these stories are true gives them more hope that they too can overcome their hardships. Students are able to read on their owl level and still participate in classroom discussions about the overall theme: the Holocaust and tolerance. Students take ownership of their reading, hear diverse ideas and opinions of other students about their books, construct deeper personal meaning of the text, and truly internalize reading for personal growth and enjoyment. Students discover universal truths about human struggle regardless of ethnicity and develop a greater tolerance and empathy for those who are “different”.

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

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About my class

About my class

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.