1. Holocaust & WWII Project Name: _________________________ #____ Due Date: ________________________ Parent Signature (3 bonus points) _____________________ Standards: I can conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic. (W.5.7) I can draw evidence from informational texts to support research. (W.5.9) I can write over time for research, reflection, and revision. (W.5.10) I can present a topic using relevant facts, descriptive details to support main ideas and speak clearly. (SL.5.4)

2. Topics to research: Many of the events discussed in Number the Stars really happened: King Christian was the Danish king from 1912-1947 The Danish Resistance The Nazi invasion of Denmark and Norway in 1940 Kim Malthe-Bruun You may also choose to research these events/people: The Nuremberg Laws Soviet troops invade eastern Poland History of Holocaust badges (The Yellow Star) Japanese attack US at Pearl Harbor D-Day First resistance by Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto in January 19, 1943 Ghettos Oskar Schindler Anne Frank Irena Sendler Hugh O’Flaherty Frank Foley Raoul Wallenberg Shyima Hall Parents, you may want to assist in the research process, considering the sensitive nature of the subject.

3. Helpful Websites DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA! Wikipedia is written by multiple people and is not edited well. Wikipedia even says, “We do not expect you to trust us. We are not a primary source, because some articles may contain errors.” 1.http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/world-war-0http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/world-war-0 2.http://scholastic.com/teachers/activity/we-remember-anne-frankhttp://scholastic.com/teachers/activity/we-remember-anne-frank 3.http://factsforkids.net/the-holocaust-facts-for-kidshttp://factsforkids.net/the-holocaust-facts-for-kids 4.http://www.notablebiographies.com/Ro-Sc-Schindler- Oskar.html#bhttp://www.notablebiographies.com/Ro-Sc-Schindler- Oskar.html#b 5.http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.orghttp://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org 6.http://www.theholocaustexplained.orghttp://www.theholocaustexplained.org 7.http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001288.htmlhttp://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0001288.html 8.http://www.loislowry.comhttp://www.loislowry.com 9.http://www.history.comhttp://www.history.com 10.http://www.hitlerschildren.comhttp://www.hitlerschildren.com Additional Books (if interested in extending your research): 1)The Diary of Anne Frank 2)The Hidden Girl by Lola Rein Kaufman 3)Holocaust by Carson-Dellosa 4)The Holocaust: Understanding and Remembering by Helen Strahinich

4. Steps: Step 1: Research topics that interest you. We will spend 2-3 days researching in class, the rest of the project should be completed at home. ( If you do not have access to a computer at home, you may go to the public library to use the computer or check out books. Students may come to my room in the morning, during recess, or use our library during those times). Step 2: Create your Power Point OR Poster. Title your presentation Include your Name on the front of the presentation Include at least 5 pictures Include 1-2 sentences under each picture. If you choose a Power Point, you may e-mail it or bring it on a USB drive. Step 3: Write a summary. (25 points) Title your summary Summarize the information you researched. Include an introduction, body, and conclusion paragraph. Students should include text evidence. For example: The author said,…. OR History.com explained,…. You should write a minimum of 3 paragraphs. Attach a bibliography in the correct format to your summary. Please see the attached Summary Rubric to see how I will be grading the summary. Step 4: Present your project. (36 points) The oral presentation should have a main idea and culminating theme. (For example, if you choose to discuss Schindler, then stay focused on him. Do not jump to other events). Ask 2-3 questions to the class. Answer 2-3 questions from other students. Speak in a clear audible voice. Please see the attached Oral Presentation Rubric to see how I will be grading the presentation.

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6. Due Dates Write down the name of who/what you’ve chosen to research on an index card.- January 13 th Research Page- January 25 th Bibliography Guide- January 27 th Rough Draft of Summary- February 2 nd Poster/Power Point- February 5 th Final Draft of Persuasive Essay- February 8 th Presentations will be the week of February 8 th.

7. Name: __________________________#_____ My person/topic is ______________________________. Background information on your person/topic (include important dates and history): _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Why was this an event/person important to the Holocaust/WWII? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Why did this event happen? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ What can we learn from this person/event? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ How does this person/event relate to Number the Stars?__________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Research