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SUMMARY:USHMM | Exploring Holocaust Literature in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Effective ways to teach historical understanding and promote literacy goals\nHolocaust literature can immerse students in the past\, helping them consider how the events of the Holocaust affected people and communities. During this free virtual program\, seasoned educators will discuss the importance of incorporating accurate historical context when teaching about the Holocaust in middle and high school classrooms. The program will highlight instructional strategies that strengthen literacy skills and will explore resources based on the Museum’s primary source collection that help students understand how and why the Holocaust happened.\nKey Takeaways:\nApproaches for learning essential historical context while building literacy skillsEffective strategies to develop key skills\, such as close reading\, writing\, analysis\, research\, listening\, speaking\, and reflectionIntroduction to foundational teaching resources supporting the use of Holocaust literatureInformation about professional development opportunitiesAdvantages of cross-curricular connectionsGet Your Free Book\nPanelists will share strategies for examining Holocaust literature. For example\, Lois Lowry's Number the Stars is one of many valuable works that can engage students in the classroom. To support the discussion\, a copy of Number the Stars will be mailed directly to program registrants (available for educators with a US or US territory mailing address).Panelists\nKim Blevins-Relleva\, Educator Programs Manager\, William Levine Family Institute for Holocaust Education\, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\nSarah Schurman\, High School English Teacher\, Fairfax County Public Schools\, Virginia\; Museum Teacher Fellow\nDorian Stuber\, English Professor Emeritus\, Hendrix College\, Conway\, Arkansas\; Editor\, Critical Insights: Holocaust Literature\nKristen Tinch\, District-Level Instructional Coach\, Fayette County School District\, Kentucky\nModerator\nGretchen Skidmore\, Director\, Education Initiatives\, William Levine Family Institute for Holocaust Education\, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum\nTo register\, click here.&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Livestreamed
URL:https://thgaac.texas.gov/calendar/event/353994
CATEGORIES:General
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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