Objectives:
To make inferences and judgement
To recall specific detail
To determine a character’s feelings
To recognize and define Yiddish words
Vocabulary:
Although some if the words are common in our language, they are Yiddish.
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bagel
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matzo
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chutzpa
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kosher
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yarmulke
The teacher should have students look up other words that are common in our language but come from Yiddish origins.
Procedure:
If possible, the teacher should invite someone who experienced the Holocaust to talk to the class. I advise this before the reading of the story so students will have an idea of the severity of the Holocaust.
Read “The Children’s Transport”
Questions for Discussion:
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Why is Lore so grieved at throwing away the Knackwurst?
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Why does Lore leave Austria?
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How do her parents feel about her leaving?
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4.
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Was Lore a brave person? Why or why not?
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Writing Assignment:
Students are to write how they would feel and react if they had to be taken from their homes. Some students may choose to write about a real situation if they have been taken from their homes or from one parent because of divorce. This assignment may be too emotional for some students, so I advise teachers to work closely with the students and discuss their topics. The stories should be read aloud.