Teacher Guide: The Boy on the Wooden Box

In his memoir, Leon Leyson describes how he survived the Holocaust as a boy with the help of German businessman Oskar Schindler. This Teacher Guide provides resources for building historical context and activities and prompts for students, including survivor testimony clips, writing prompts, close reading exercises, and artifact analysis.

Grade Level: Adaptable for grades 6-9 Subject: Multidisciplinary Time Required: Flexible

Teacher Guide and Materials

• Teacher Guide (PDF)

• Leon Leyson Timeline Card (PDF)

• Close Reading Exercise (PDF)