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Target & Reflection

Day 3: So What?
Unit CLO: Through studying the events of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, I can make connections of how history influences
our society today.

Purpose: To synthesize your thoughts and research from the quarter into clear writing that states the
importance of researching and remembering The Holocaust.

Directions:

1) Open a SEPARATE Google Doc, and title it “Holocaust So What Reflection.”


2) Choose ONE of the “So What” topics that you’d like to write about write about, from the five
learning objectives below.
3) Write two paragraphs that answer your objective question (example: What happens when
democratic values are not supported?) and…
4) One paragraph that answers “So What?” (as a conclusion).

But before we begin… set your purpose:

What do I know (or can infer) Target (s) How did I meet the target?
about the target? & &
& Content expectation (s) Why is it important that we
What is my goal for the day? don’t forget events like the
(Be specific) Holocaust?
I can create a piece of writing
that explains why researching
and remembering the Holocaust
is important.

By the end of class:

I will have three paragraphs


written that state the
importance of researching and
remembering events like The
Holocaust.

Step 1: Paragraphs 1 & 2- Choose one of the objectives below that you want to write about. Using what
you know about the Holocaust, direct your paper to address these things: answer the question
highlighted in your own words, using examples from what you learned in the Holocaust unit.

Step 2: Paragraph 3- Conclude your paper by addressing the question “SO WHAT?” What can you as a
student or citizen do to ensure these things never happen again (even on a small scale when we think
about racism, hatred, discrimination, or stereotyping in general)?
“So What” Topics:

1) Democratic institutions and values are not automatically sustained, but need to be appreciated,
nurtured, and protected (What happens when democratic values are not supported?)

2) Silence and indifference to the suffering of others, or to the infringement of civil rights in any
society can—however unintentionally—perpetuate problems (How were the silence and
suffering of others and the infringement of civil rights violated during Nazi Germany? What was
the outcome of this silence and suffering?)

3) The Holocaust was not an accident in history—it occurred because individuals, organizations,
and governments made choices that not only legalized discrimination but also allowed
prejudice, hatred, and ultimately mass murder to occur (What are some specific ways that
individuals, organizations and governments made choices that allowed (ultimately) mass murder
to occur? Don’t forget to include other countries’ denial and lack of action.)

4) The Holocaust provides a context for exploring the dangers of remaining silent, apathetic, and
indifferent in the face of the oppression of others. (What role does silence, apathy, and
indifference play in our society today? These dangers may not lead to genocide, but it can lead
to hatred, fear, and discrimination. How can it lead to these things?)

5) Not all people’s experiences were the same during the Holocaust- it is important not to
stereotype people’s experiences. Through this unit students will read/watch a variety of texts to
understand the vast range of everyone’s experiences during the Holocaust and WWII. (How
were people’s experiences different? Think of all the groups of people we’ve studied and write
about the dangers of stereotyping- use specific evidence from what you have learned to support
your answer.)

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