Parent Guide > Learning About the Holocaust
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Learning About the Holocaust" by Michael A. Signal.
In the informational text "Learning About the Holocaust," Michael A. Signal discusses the persecution and violence Jewish people suffered during World War II.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Morality, Prejudice & Discrimination, and Social Pressure as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"Why do people do bad things?", "What are the effects of prejudice?", and "Why do people follow the crowd?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Learning About the Holocaust" about?
- What did you learn about Morality?
- What did you learn about Prejudice & Discrimination?
- What did you learn about Social Pressure?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: