Terrible Things
by Eve Bunting
Genre: Allegory
Description: This book was chosen for the text set for a few reasons. The first being because of the uniqueness of the genre. In the story the terrible thing which represent the Nazis, come into the forest and begin to kill off species of animals whom represent victims of the Holocaust. This story lends itself to discussions of the holocaust and other genocides in history. It aso provides an opportunity to teach students about other victims of the Holocaust . The second reason this story was chosen, is because it has a character that demonstrates courage which is a theme that is interwoven into all of the texts in the set. It is important for students to learn about standing up for what is right, even when they're standing up to someone more powerful and intimidating.
Differentiation: This book is accessible to all students. The black and white images and the writing in the text, explain the holocaust and other genocides in a way that is relatable to students. The message in this story is one students will be able to comprehend and relate to because of their familiarity andor background knowledge of peer pressure, bullying, profiling and bystanders.
Possible Strategies:
* Text- to- Text Connections- students choose books they've read during the study and keep track of the different ways courage is demonstrated throughout books.
*Compare this story to the message in the poem by Pastor Martin Neimoller, First They Came. What are the "morals" of these two resources?
* After Reading- students could look at Holocausts/Genocide in history and pinpoint the "terrible things" in each holocaust as well as the victims. Students can also discuss how the book is applicable to these other genocides.
* After Reading- students will check out the website page, Victims of the Holocaust and learn about who else was targeted and used as scapegoats during WWII and Hitler's reign.
* Create an Allegory Story- students could choose another significant event in history or current events and creata an allegory story.
Description: This book was chosen for the text set for a few reasons. The first being because of the uniqueness of the genre. In the story the terrible thing which represent the Nazis, come into the forest and begin to kill off species of animals whom represent victims of the Holocaust. This story lends itself to discussions of the holocaust and other genocides in history. It aso provides an opportunity to teach students about other victims of the Holocaust . The second reason this story was chosen, is because it has a character that demonstrates courage which is a theme that is interwoven into all of the texts in the set. It is important for students to learn about standing up for what is right, even when they're standing up to someone more powerful and intimidating.
Differentiation: This book is accessible to all students. The black and white images and the writing in the text, explain the holocaust and other genocides in a way that is relatable to students. The message in this story is one students will be able to comprehend and relate to because of their familiarity andor background knowledge of peer pressure, bullying, profiling and bystanders.
Possible Strategies:
* Text- to- Text Connections- students choose books they've read during the study and keep track of the different ways courage is demonstrated throughout books.
*Compare this story to the message in the poem by Pastor Martin Neimoller, First They Came. What are the "morals" of these two resources?
* After Reading- students could look at Holocausts/Genocide in history and pinpoint the "terrible things" in each holocaust as well as the victims. Students can also discuss how the book is applicable to these other genocides.
* After Reading- students will check out the website page, Victims of the Holocaust and learn about who else was targeted and used as scapegoats during WWII and Hitler's reign.
* Create an Allegory Story- students could choose another significant event in history or current events and creata an allegory story.