Dorot Bookclub: Hana's Suitcase
A true story about a long-forgotten suitcase that helped shed light on the lasting impact the Holocaust had on families.
Samantha Star, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(1,085)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Together we will read Hana's Suitcase, by Karen Levine Tokyo, Japan: In the year 2000 a suitcase arrived at a Holocaust education center from the Auschwitz museum. It bears the name of Hana Brady and the date: May 16, 1931. The center's curator Fumiko Ishioka is determined to find out more about Hana and her suitcase. This true story leads Fumiko on a worldwide search for clues and answers. Students will be responsible for completing the reading ahead of time. During class, we will discuss the significance of the readings. The questions asked will include questions on vocabulary, comprehension, and history. Each lesson will include time for introductions, greetings, and a synopsis of the previous week's readings. Week 1: pages 1 - 44 Week 2: Chapters 45 - 85 Week 3: Pages 86 - 117 Week 4: Pages 118 - 140 Learners will be provided with a digital notebook created in Google Slides to review after each class. Learners are required to have a copy of the book Hana's Suitcase by Karen Levine.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This book discusses the hardships of the Holocaust.
Unfortunately, our main character Hana dies at Auschwitz, as do her parents. This will be a tough topic to discuss as Hana was in the same age group as learners in this book. We will discuss how her brother finds positivity in the fact that she is still teaching children about the Holocaust today.
Supply List
Each learner needs a copy of Hana's Suitcase by Karen Levine It is available online in both digital and printed versions and may be available at your local library as well.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Montreal Holocaust Museum
Yad Vashem
Joined April, 2018
4.9
1085reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a former employee of March of the Living, a trip that takes high school students to Poland and Israel with Holocaust survivors. I have attended training for chaperones on March of the Living and later facilitated chaperone training as well.
I also hold a certificate in Experiential Jewish Education from Yeshiva University.
I am currently completing my M.Ed in Educational Psychology.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-8 learners per class
