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Training Video for Educators: Teaching About the Holocaust in the English Classroom

The Holocaust is taught in English classrooms with as much, if not more, frequency than history classrooms, presenting a unique opportunity for English educators to balance best practices in English instruction with historical accuracy and context, which is critical for understanding the Holocaust.

Key Question:

  • How does understanding the historical context help your students fully understand the strengths and weaknesses of a work of literature?

View all videos in the Teaching in the English Classroom video collection.

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