For middle school students, this has the lowest reading level of the books we currently use. Mark and lauren, ultraorthodox jews from jerusalem, are visiting the narrator and his wife, deb, secular jews in new york. It is a resource for middle and secondary level students and teachers, with content that reflects the history as it is presented in the united states holocaust memorial museums permanent. Night by elie wiesel while perhaps the most well known piece of holocaust literature, this literary nonfiction is also a coming of age tale. The best books for middle school according to my students. The holocaust is a difficult but necessary subject to teach. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Several of these books are also used in high schools. Others we discovered via the librarian or through our own searches up and down the aisles. These books will help kids understand the events of one of the most interesting periods of modern history. My students are very likely the last generation that will meet holocaust survivors. It allows me to keep the site up and the content free. A catholic nursing student in poland, irene was abused by russian soldiers and horrified by the treatment of jews in the ghetto.
More than seventy years ago, the second world war, which lasted for six years, forever altered the lives of millions. I have separated my list of the best war books into categories world war ii as it affected england, the stories of people trying to escape the nazis, the war in europe, how relationships between people got complicated, and the war in the pacific. The diary of a young girl, the book thief, and many more titles suitable for indepth discussion with middle and high school students. These 8 holocaust books for kids are excellent starting points for them, and for everyone.
These picture books, middle grade reads, and ya titles are good places to start. When teaching lessons about the holocaust, it is important to keep the students age in mind. Here is a list of holocaust movies for middle school and high school that are pg or under. Discover the best childrens holocaust fiction books in best sellers. Florida middle and high school students, with the support of their. Books every middle schooler should read living life and. The finest hours really is a great nonfiction book to read with middle school students. Spoiled princess esperanza moves from her familys ranch in mexico to a migrant camp during the great depression. Holocaust fiction and nonfiction young adult booklists. Between 1933 and 1945 1011 million people jews and others were persecuted and murdered as a result of the events leading up to world war ll. I make a small commission from some of the links on this site. In fact, maybe you can have your own family book club like kristen does, and read them together. On this list youll find historical fiction to give context for the time period and convey what it really felt like for fighters on the front lines, kids and families back home, and jews in hiding or sent to concentration camps. My 5th grader highly recommends this historical fiction chapter book about.
Leveled novels on the holocaust for middle school students. And each week my son and i looked for more world war ii books. The film centers on the witty italian librarian guido, whose jewish identity results in h. How do we even begin to talk to our children about the holocaust. Ageappropriate middle grade and ya books about the holocaust. They will learn to question and react to literature about the holocaust. The matrix and lessons provided below may be used as a guideline for teachers of middle school students.
Organized by theme, this learning site presents an overview of the holocaust through historical photographs, maps, images of artifacts, and testimony clips. Childrens nonfiction history holocaust books alibris. The following books are recommended for upper elementary, middle school and high school students for holocaust studies. Short stories about the holocaust short story examples.
See more ideas about historical fiction, novels and books. The classic tale of a holocaust survivors experience. This comingofage novel is a mustread for all middle school students. Survivors of the holocaust, veterans of the war, and civilian men, women, and even children of that era are aging out of the ability to relay their personal accounts. See more ideas about novels, books and middle school. Nonfiction books are not my favorite the exception is teacher professional development books but each grade i teach i really try hard to find at least one good nonfiction novel for us to read together. These books every middle schooler should read are a must before your child heads off to high school. A selection of literature for middle grade readers that is widely acknowledged as having outstanding or enduring qualities. Although these books are classified as fiction, many are based on fact. What is a good holocaust movie appropriate for middle.
Best war books world war 2 books for middle school. Because the holocaust is part of all of our history, and its up to us as parents to educate our kids, regardless of whether or when theyre. Middle school students begin to learn about prejudice and the harm it causes. My favorite books to read with middle schoolers in 7th and. The holocaust is a difficult but necessary subject to learn and teach. A game that deb used to play comes up in conversation. Holocaust educational trunks for various grades can be ordered through the florida holocaust museum in st. Growing up, i mostly remember reading the diary of a young girl by anne frank in middle school but not much else about the holocaust and world war 2 unless found in a generic history textbook. When you are looking for great middle great books with jewish protagonists i hope you will find this book list helpful.
These titles are all relatively easy to read for middle age readers age 10 and up but all introduce really serious topics and a bigger world view perspective. Jewish book council, founded in 1944, is the longest running. My students need fiction, nonfiction, and picture books about the holocaust to enhance their learning in both english and geography. Jesse aarons knows all about hard work, but his new friend leslie. Holocaust books for middle grade readers jewish book council. Classics for middle school readers by kclsteenlibrarians. The best books for middle school according to my students 2019 may 17, 2019 pernille ripp this is the fourth year that my students have gathered what they deem the very best books that they read this year and shared their recommendations with the world. The holocaust was one of the worst times in history and is a tough subject to teach. Teaching holocaust and human behavior o this unit consists of 23 lessons and an assessment designed to lead middle or high school students through an examination of the catastrophic period in the twentieth century when nazi germany murdered six million jews and millions of other civilians, in the midst of the most destructive war in human history. It was shown to my middle school class, receiving favourable response from my classmates. Annmaries family takes in her best friend who is jewish during a time when that was dangerous. Before they are given the opportunity to interact with survivors at a local conference, students need to read. Holocaust for younger readers book list scholastic.
A collection of teaching resources online activities, lesson plans, discussion guides, and book lists that explore the tragedy of the holocaust. I know book lists are always changing but my son read these and remembers a lot of them. Theyll love the engaging storylines, and youll love the life lessons they all teach. Memoirs of a holocaust rescuer by irene opdyke is written for middle school readers and is completely gripping. These books will be on your childs wish list this school year and beyond. Check out these top books for middle school readers. Tween fitting in, sticking out, and finding yourself. Ive been reading many wonderful titles recently and had a hard time limiting my choices but i think ive selected books that readers ages 9 who are looking for both mirrors of themselves and windows into the lives of others that they will truly enjoy. Due to the violent nature of the holocaust, we advise teachers to read the book before assigning it to their students. Discover the best childrens holocaust books in best sellers. Chronicles the joys and troubles experienced by a group of teenagers, mostly holocaust survivors, living at an israeli youth settlement in 1953.
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