World War II Text Set

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LESSON
6-8
LITERACY

Downloadable Resources

This grades 6-8 culturally relevant text set is about World War II and the impacts on varied experiences by identity groups, both civilian and soldier. While designed for grades 6-8, you may choose to adapt it for different grade levels.

Note: This resource is an image based text set created by Doodles Academy, experts on using art for cross-content learning.

Details about this culturally relevant text set:  

  • Grade Level Recommendation: Middle School (6-8) (adaptable for any age group studying WWII)
  • Key Focus Areas for Design: Identity, Perspectives
  • Topic: This text set is about World War II and the impacts on varied experiences by identity groups, both civilian and soldier.
  • Curriculum Connection:  Teachers do not need to use this text set in its entirety; these artworks are organized in topic-based segments so that educators can easily pull references to support their lesson plans, regardless of the curricula they are using.
  • Context/rationale/reflections: This text set will help humanize WWII; through looking at a broad selection of visual resources representing varied views and involvement, students will gain an understanding of the complexity of war and experience. Through exposure to a wide and diverse range of stories, they will make personally powerful connections. 
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By: Dr. Diana Cordova-Cobo Published June 15, 2022
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