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Eliana Vollmer 2/29/12 Diverse Text Set

For my diverse text set, I have decided to teach a unit on the Holocaust. The main book I would focus on would be //Night// by Elie Wiesel. Since this was one of the books I read in 10th grade, I would keep it with this particular grade level, but would expand more on the topic. This topic sparks much controversy as well as many questions. By expanding the unit, it will let them see another point of view of other survivors. I think the museums as well as videos will be crucial to the unit just like the book. Even though this is mainly an English class, I think sparking prior knowledge as well having the kids engage in conversation and research would be beneficial for their understanding of the topic.


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Text # 1

Wiesel, E. & Wiesel, M. (2006). //Night.// New York, NY: Hill and Wang. Night by Elie Wiesel is a story of his experience of the Holocaust. When he was a teenager Elie and his family was taken to their home in 1944 to Auschwitz and then to Buchenwald. It is a terrifying and sad story of his memories and the death of his family, and his hope for survival. I selected this text as my main text because it would show the student’s a first hand account, but instead of a straight journal there would be a story as well. I would ask the students to read the book in its entirety and we would have a discussion about each chapter and what they read. I would ask them about their feelings and what emotions what went through their minds when they were reading. Were they happy, sad, angry, and hopeful, etc. Attachment: This text was too long, so I did not include it here. Text # 2 Frank, A., Frank, O., Pressler, M., & Massotty, S., (1995). The Diary of Anne Frank. New York: Doubleday The Diary of Anne Frank was another first hand account of a girl who experienced as a teen the demise of her people in the concentration camps. Unlike Elie Wiesel she passed away at the camp, but her diary was later published and written in several different languages. I selected this text, because like Night it would be a first hand account of a teenager who experienced the Holocaust and the worst genocide in history. I wouldn’t read the entire book, but I would compare and contrast both texts and see if the students could tell me how they feel about a different source. Since this book is more journal entries I would pick some that would match up to certain experiences in Night and others that contrasted. Attachment: This text was 150 + pages so I did not include it here. Text # 3 (1938, April 28). Jews to Lose All Property. //The Daily Colonist// This articled talked about the current events occurring in Germany as the German army moved in on Jewish people living in German Cities. By having this first hand account it shows the kids how other parts of the world would document what was going on. I would have the kids read the article and present any questions they had about it and what emotions they experienced while reading. Attached: []

Tex# 4

Tristana, Moore (2011, May 12). How One Nazi War Criminal’s Case Could Bring Others to Justice. //Time World//

This article was about a former Nazi Guard being placed on trial for murdering the Jews at various concentration camps. Judges in Munich are trying to prosecute the living soldiers. It has been very controversial, but they feel like justice needs to be served. I chose this article because it would allow students to see a different point of view. It would be a chance to see how Germany is dealing with the Holocaust controversy, and what Germany is doing to prove that it actually happened. It would also show that after many years, that officials are serious about bringing them to justice. Attachment: See Attachment #4 for a copy of this text Text # 5 Michael R. Burch. “Auschwitz Rose” This poem was written by Michael R. Burch, an American poet who decided to highlight a different prospective of the Holocaust. He decided to write a poem dedicated to the women and children. He uses descriptive imagery describes how a rose could be used as a metaphor for how defenseless they were. I chose this particular author because he wasn’t of German decent he was an American who decided to highlight and exploit what was happening to women and children. This poem would allow the children to read poetry dedicated to the Holocaust, instead of reading a journal entry. Attachment: see attached number 5 Text #6 "Holocaust Photographs: Table of Contents." //Jewish Virtual Library//. Web. 01 Mar. 2012. [] These pictures show the various stages of the Holocaust. From the beginning when the Jews were taken from their homes to when they were rescued and freed. This would be important for the kids to go through a virtual gallery of pictures and read the various captions that follow it. Attachment: see #6 for the homepage of the website. Text #7 Berlin, E., Fab, J., (Director). (2004). Paper Clips [Documentary]. United States: This a Documentary about a school from a small southern town, who’s students had no idea about the genocide that occurred in Germany during the Holocaust. The various teachers help the kids to understand the pain and heartache, uncertainty and tragedy that occurred. The students get the idea to get the town involved with writing letters to survivors and wearing paper clips to symbolized the lives lost. It’s a heart warming and sad documentary of one school’s journey to remember a tragedy in the world. I chose this movie because it would be a collection of what a school did to unite a town that doesn’t know much about the topic as well as the realization of what occurred. It would be good for them to see what these kids go through to reach out. Text #8 "Quizlet." //Night by Elie Wiesel Quiz 2 Flashcards//. Web. 01 Mar. 2012. . For the online interactive source, I will have the students go onto a website that does quizzes for chapter and book reviews. Quizlet is a source where the kids could review important vocabulary terms in preparation for a weekly quiz after each chapter. After we have read Night, I would assign this as a possible study guide. Attachment: See #8 for the homepage of the website. Text # 9 Holocaust Memorial &Tolerance Center of Nassau County. Web. (01 March. 2012) [] This is the actual website of a Museum, where students can learn more online after or before we could take a visit. If we don’t have the time to do so, the kids could read various articles, go through exhibits and learn about the people who started the Museum and why it is important to the community. I picked this particular website because, it will allow students to build on their prior knowledge as well as ask questions they aren’t really sure about. It also gives them a chance to see where they could learn more on their own time, if they want to educate their family members or take a field trip with them outside of school. Attachment: see #9 for the homepage of the website Text #10 "Creating a K-W-H-L Chart." //Education World: What Do You Know? (Creating a K-W-H-L Chart)//. Web. 01 Mar. 2012. . The objective for this lesson plan is for the students to make a chart about the holocaust of what they know, what they want to know, and what they want to learn. This will kick start the lesson, and lead into the books that I have assigned to read. Then we will finish with the movie, as well as look at different periodicals, magazines as well as poems. The students will research print and/or online resources, organize information, integrate and use information to learn about the Holocaust.I chose this particular lesson planned because I like the way in which it would flow nicely into the next stage of the unit. Some kids especially English Language Learners are unaware of what the Holocaust really is. It will transition into what we need to accomplish.
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Attachment: See #10 for the homepage of the website.

Reflection of the texts: Depending on the time given for each unit during the course of the year, I don’t think I would be able to have the students read everything. I would try my best with the extra resources to incorporate them. My main focus would be Night, as well as portions pulled from The Diary of Anne Frank and finally the documentary Paper Clips. A trip to a museum or other sources such as poems would be held off as extra research. I think it would be really important for them to have a strong understanding of the texts, and see how their peers reacted to the story, as well as what other kids around the country did to commemorate what they had learned. My two objectives for the unit would be:

Objective 17: Apply knowledge and concepts gained through reading to build a more coherent understanding of a subject, inform reading of additional texts, and solve problems.

Objective 7.2: Gain insight on his or her own life, form his or her own reading.

These two really sum up the lesson plan and the mission I would hope to accomplish while partaking in this unit of study.