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Seven Poems, Seven Paintings: A Teacher's Guide to Selected Holocaust Poetry Lesson PlanSeven Poems, Seven Paintings: A Teacher's Guide to Selected Holocaust Poetry Lesson Plan
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Seven Poems, Seven Paintings: A Teacher's Guide to Selected Holocaust Poetry

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Seven poems paired with seven original works of art provide learners an opportunity to draw connections between literary and artistic interpretations. Designed to augment a study of the Holocaust, each pair is accompanied by discussion questions. A powerful, personal way to introduce the topic.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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holocaust poetry, english language arts
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Grade
12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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Year
2013

Common Core

RL.11-12.7 RL.11-12.10a

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