1. Historical Fiction: The Holocaust
Do Now:
Copy the following words into the vocabulary section of your packet:
defiance
Rations
ghetto
AGENDA:
Symbolism
The Other Side
Chapters 5
Historical Fiction: The Holocaust
Daniel’s Story

2. Vocabulary defiance (ch 5) – an open disregard for authority
ration(ch 5) – A fixed amount of a supply given to each person during a time of shortage, as in wartime: "the bread ration".
ghetto-(ch 5) – A part of a city occupied by a minority group or groups. Usually a slum. During WWII, Jewish quarter of the city was the ghetto.

3. Literary Devices in Daniel’s Story
Symbolism: an object in the story that represents a feeling or idea.
The author uses symbolism to reinforce themes and messages in the book

4. Read Aloud—The Other Side by Jacqueline Woodson
Turn and Talk: What do you think the fence is protecting?
The word “safe” is repeated.
Turn and Talk: Why does the mother think it is not safe?
Look at this picture.
Stop and Jot: What is the significance of the fence now?
Turn and Talk: What do you think the mother is thinking?
Objects in stories can symbolize bigger ideas.
Stop and Jot: What is used as a symbol in this story? What does it represent?

5. Literary Devices: Symbolism
Pg #
Example
Flashback- – the character thinks about events that have happened in the past
Symbolism- an object in the story represents a feeling or idea
The Other Side
The Fence is a symbol of…
What is an example of symbolism from Daniel’s Story?

6. Daniel’s Story—Chapters 5
Read along in your book as I read aloud.

7. Chapter 5 Sent to a camp Moved to Lodz Committed Suicide Died in 1931
Died in Dachau
Moved to the U.S
Sent to Dachau
Moved to Lodz
Moved to Lodz
Moved to England
Moved to Lodz
Shot
Sent to a camp
Sent to a camp
Sent to a camp
Shot
Shot
Moved to Lodz

8. Partner Practice
Work with your reading partner to identify the major events in this chapter.
Write the events in the “Chapter 2” section of the packet.
Update the family tree with any character who have been added or taken away.

9. Important Events from Chapters 5