How do you represent a tragic event? Are stories of tragic events better left untold? After reading chapter two of Maus and studying other representations of the Holocaust (suggestions are included), class members create a representation of their feelings about the Holocaust or another tragic event. 

Concepts

reading comprehension, the holocaust

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Additional Tags

holocaust, reading comprehension activity, art spiegelman, english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members create panels that represent tragic events

Classroom Considerations

• The activity presumes a protocol has been established for the safe, respectful discussion of emotionally-charged events

Pros

• Step-by-step instructions for the activity and assessment strategies are included in the resource

Cons

• None