Forgotten Holocaust Victims

Katie·

Holocaust Studies

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Grade Level8th Grade

SubjectHolocaust Studies

Original Prompt

Create a one 45 minute class period lesson that focuses on victims of the holocaust that were not jewish. The lesson is for 8th grade students and is based around practicing for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. The Lesson should include two passages that mimic ones seen on the IAR and should include multiple choice questions that focus on CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH Standards. The should also be a research simulation question at the end that uses the RACE strategy

This learning resource examines the often-overlooked narratives of non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust, including the Roma, disabled individuals, political prisoners, and others persecuted under the Nazi regime. The objective of the lesson is to encourage students to analyze historical texts and develop evidence-based arguments aligned with Common Core standards. Students will identify groups targeted by Nazi ideology, understand the motivations behind these persecutions, and apply the RACE writing strategy (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain) to construct well-supported responses. The resource includes background knowledge, vocabulary, historical evidence, and guided annotations to help enrich students' understanding of the complexities surrounding the Holocaust and its diverse victims.