Hana's Suitcase: Exploring the Holocaust Literary Nonfiction Study Unit
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Description
Hana's Suitcase book study for the book by Karen Levine can save you hours of prep for your literature circles or book clubs during your study of World War II and the Holocaust. During this literature study unit, students will use the book Hana's Suitcase to learn about the Holocaust through two different lenses while developing reading comprehension skills and vocabulary.
This standards-aligned novel study for Hana's Suitcase engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your readers with countless chapter questions that just require them to regurgitate the text. Instead, it focuses on getting students to think deeply about the text through the context of a specific reading skill.
Standards-aligned & perfect for novel studies, small group book clubs or lit circles, independent reading, or as a way to monitor and teach during read alouds.
This Hana's Suitcase Book Study includes:
✔Daily comprehension prompts in 3 formats for differentiation
- Foldable trifold brochures
- Cut & paste journal prompts for interactive notebooks
- Google Slides
✔Weekly word of the day flip books for text-based vocabulary
✔ Easy-to-follow directions for printing & prep
✔ Instructional planning guide
✔Answer keys
✔BONUS resources for enrichment & extension - virtual field trips, timelines, pronunciation guides
Reading Comprehension & Higher-Level Thinking Skills addressed:
✔Analyzing nonfiction text features
✔Character traits
✔Making Inferences & Drawing Conclusions
✔Making historical and personal connections through text
✔Vocabulary & context clues
✔Compare & contrast
And so much more!
Benefits of this Literature Unit over Traditional Novel Studies:
❑ Unique formats and question styles provide novelty, support differentiation & encourage student engagement
❑ Targeted daily comprehension focus builds transferrable skills vs. plot recall
❑ Skill-per-day focus allows for instruction and intervention where needed so ALL learners can benefit from novel studies vs. only advanced learners who are more independent with comprehension skills
❑ Less overwhelming to reluctant readers and writers
❑ Engaging questions support deep analysis and have students demonstrate an understanding of plot vs. retelling or copying from text
❑ Encourages discussion about skills & strategies
Other book companions for helping teach about the Holocaust:
Elly: My True Story of the Holocaust
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