The Pianist as Holocaust Instruction
The Pianist as Holocaust Instruction
The Pianist as Holocaust Instruction
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Curriculum Unit 4-6 Weeks Junior High to High School<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Pianist</strong><br />
Objectives<br />
In the course of using this unit, students should:<br />
· Gain an understanding of the <strong>Holocaust</strong>, narrative writing, WWII<br />
· Acquire a b<strong>as</strong>ic understanding of Polish history of WWII<br />
· Connect to current events<br />
· Develop an essay b<strong>as</strong>ed on ide<strong>as</strong> from non-fiction<br />
· Read a variety of writing: fiction, non-fiction, poetry<br />
· Recognize acts of comp<strong>as</strong>sion and courage<br />
· Recognize the difficulties of surviving under adverse conditions<br />
· Recognize example’s of man’s inhumanity and humanity to man<br />
· Recognize acts of resistance in the face of great personal danger<br />
· Recognize connections between history and literature<br />
<strong>The</strong> Curriculum<br />
Introduction<br />
Illustrated History of Poland<br />
Map of Poland<br />
Map of Europe Pre-WWII<br />
Read <strong>The</strong> <strong>Pianist</strong><br />
<strong>The</strong> novel is broken down into four parts (flexible – make it 6 if you’d like) to guide<br />
discussion, create study guide questions, quizzes, and writing opportunities.<br />
Students will: Keep a response journal: quotes, ide<strong>as</strong>, reader-author relationship,<br />
discussion topics<br />
Keep a diary at home<br />
Discussion Guide Outline<br />
This can be done in pairs or groups and sometimes <strong>as</strong> whole cl<strong>as</strong>s. Students should use<br />
response journal, diary, study questions and personal observations to guide discussions<br />
Part I Chapters 1-3<br />
Chp. 1 - Laws and restrictions, Working in the ghetto, Dise<strong>as</strong>e and suffering, Children<br />
Chp. 2 - Reactions to war, Citizens, <strong>The</strong> family<br />
Chp. 3 - Death, destruction, and deception<br />
Part I Materials/Activities
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