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Lesson 6-Through the Eyes of Children—More Literature Connections

Submitted by:

Julia Bodenhamer

Lesson Plan Information:

Grade Level: Elementary (Grade 5)

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Introduction/Overview: Do the stories told by the children who experienced the Holocaust share a common theme? Why must the children tell their stories? Are the stories fiction or non-fiction? How can you tell?

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Learning Objectives: Students are able to discriminate between biography, historical fiction, and information books. Students are able to link literature to social studies thus promoting discussion, inquiry and exchange of ideas.

Additional Resources/References:

Research for information:

• From given sites

• Library

( Literature

Four Perfect Pebbles by Lila Perl and Marion Lazan

The Night Crossing by Karen Ackerman

Jacob’s Rescue by Malka Drucker and Michael Halperin

Twenty and Ten by Claire Bishop

The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen

Anne Frank’s Story by Carol Ann Lee

No Pretty Pictures by Anita Lobel

Tell No One Who You Are by Walter Buchignani

Surviving Hitler by Andrea Warren

Supplementary Materials:









(teacher resource)



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Suggested Activities/Procedures:

1. Divide students into six groups. Assign one of the first six novels listed above to each group. Students read the book summary and scan the book for pictures and information about the novel. Students search the given web site for their novel. Information bits can be recorded using the computer program, Kidspiration, or manually on a posterboard.

2. Students share the novel in small group reading sessions. What is the genre

of the book—historical fiction, biography, or information? Why do you think the author wrote the story? What is the theme of the book? Add the group’s findings plus a brief summary of the book to your Kidspiration page or posterboard.

3. Compare the assigned novel to Number the Stars

4. Student groups present their book using their program or poster board.

5. Teacher facilitates discussion comparing the student novel information, inquiry regarding the thematic nature of the books, and exchange of ideas as the students link the novels to their knowledge of events during the Holocaust.

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Extending the Lesson:

Consult the book review section of the Sunday newspaper. Reference sample book reviews particularly for children’s literature. [pic] Write a book review for the book assigned to your group. Remember to include your recommendations for potential readers. ______________________________________________________________

Time Required:

Two-three 45-minute class periods

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Preparation:

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Curriculum Fit:

National Standards: 2a, 2c, 2g, 3c, 4b, 4c, 4d

TEKS: 113.7 Social Studies 5.25A, B; 5.26B,C, D, F; 5.22A, B

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Evaluation/Assessment:

Students create a book cover poster for their book on the opposite side of their

information bit poster. The poster could also be created as a part of their Kidspiration program using Microsoft Word/drawing programs.

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Tips for Teacher:

See article: Fostering Thought, Talk, and Inquiry: “Linking Literature and Social Studies,” The Reading Teacher, February 2002, Vol. 55, No. 5, pp.416+.

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Student Materials:

Poster boards and markers

Post-it notes to mark information in books

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