The common core standards and provincial curriculum outcomes are addressed for grades 4, 5 and 6. Hanas suitcase introduction for the teacher hanas suitcase is an elegant book combining the biography of the short life of hana brady, a holocaust victim, and the efforts of fumiko ishioka to piece together the story of her life, seventy years later. Great for crosscurricular connections or a unit on the holocaust. Show bagthis activity focuses on the centrality of the suitcase as representing hanas life. What drew me to hanas suitcase and made me want to stage a play version is. Thanks to their invaluable work, they are able to retrace hanas story. In 2012, a 10th anniversary edition of hanas suitcase was released, featuring 60 pages in. Karel had a passion for playing soccer and gymnastics. This book unit, based on the story hanas suitcase, allows students to explore the. Hanas suitcase anniversary album second story press. May 27, 2015 marissa gonzales 2015 quarter 4 book report. Hana s suitcase karen levine a book study don flaig 2003 contents 1 introduction to teacher 2 introduction to students 3 background information for teachers not contained in this file a map of europe b map of czechoslovakia showing moravia c the holocaust d united nations declaration of human rights 4 suggested activities. Danish heroes helping the jews flee nazi rule duration. Its a mustreadand a mustseefor teachers and schoolchildren from coast to coast.
These notes may be reproduced free of charge for use and study within. In march 2000, a suitcase arrived at a childrens holocaust education center in tokyo, japan. Levine tells the three concurrent stories of this book those of hana, fumiko and george in alternate chapters. With jindriska hanusova, linda drexlerova, daniel hajek, karim tarakji. Hanas suitcase study guide welcome to ypts new study guide format. George brady, his daughter lara hana brady, fumiko ishioka and playwright emil sher are in seattle this week, visiting classrooms of students who have read the book. Written for a younger audience, hanas suitcase is an excellent book to. The centers curator, searches for clues to young hana and her family, whose happy life in a small czech town. Based on the book hanas suitcase by karen levine, published by second story press directed by allen macinnis sept. This study guide contains learning outcomes, teaching suggestions, comprehension questions and vocabulary as well as 50 activities for creative writing, grammar, working with words and research available in pdf format. Hanas suitcase packs a powerful tale of the holocaust.
Jan 27, 20 second story press has released an anniversary edition of hanas suitcase that included photographs paintings, letters, poems, and a special edition cd, where george brady and fumiko ishioka tell the story of hana brady, age thirteen hanas suitcase anniversary album. Hana brady, may 16, 1931, and waisenkind the german word for orphan. Hanas suitcase has become an international phenomenon, with rights having been sold in 40 countries around the world. A quiz about a little jewish girls wwii holocaust experience what is hana s religion. Hanas suitcase on stage is the definitive version for those interested in reading this remarkable story for the first time. Containing both the original story, hanas suitcase, written by karen levine, and the play version by wellknown playwright emil sher, this is a musthave for your keeper shelf. The aim of the hanas suitcase learning activity is to introduce the story of. This activity was created by a quia web subscriber. Hana s suitcase on stage is the definitive version for those interested in reading this remarkable story for the first time. Be sure to follow my store above to receive notice within the first 24 hours that new. In 2000, a suitcase arrived at a childrens holocaust education center in tokyo, japan, marked hana brady, may 16, 1931. Hanas suitcase on stage is a unique volume that combines the story and images of the original book with the complete script of awardwinning writer emil shers theatrical adaptation. Based on a cbc radio documentary produced by levine, hanas suitcase tells two gripping stories. Buy this book levine expands on her radio documentary, produced for the canadian.
There are 50 activities with 10 each for creative writing, word study, elements of the novel, grammar and research. Review the book alike search results to start collecting similar books by theme and level for your classroom today. Emil sher based on the book hanas suitcase by karen. Christian hindu jewish muslim previous question next question. This product contains 50 comprehension questions for hanas suitcase. Hana s suitcase is an informational book about the holocaust and the sad story of what happened to over 6 million jewish people. The centers curator, searches for clues to young hana and her family, whose happy life in a small czech town was turned upside down by the invasion of the nazis.
Haas west virginia university abstract the lesson for the notable trade book, hanas suitcase, by karen levine, focuses on two stories. Hanas suitcase is an informational book about the holocaust and the sad story of what happened to over 6 million jewish people. The book has been adapted as a play by emil sher and made into a documentary film, inside hanas suitcase, which premiered in 2009. Fumiko ishiokas relentless pursuit for the truth and hana bradys tragic journey collide in this remarkable true story. Students are to students are to select 4 or 5 objects that are significant in their own lives, for example. In the story, we see hana a young jewish girl growing in the time of prejudice and war. The story of a young girls experience during this difficult period of history is interwoven with the story of a japanese museum director determined to make hanas voice heard. Jan 23, 2016 this video is about the hana s suitcase campaign. Emil sher based on the book hanas suitcase by karen levine. Hanas suitcase study guide page 3 strands and curriculum connections you and your class can learn more about the country where hana was born the czech republic as it is today.
Hana brady, born may 16, 1931, and the information that she was an orphan. Hanas suitcase is about a young jewish girl named hana who lives in czechoslovakia with her family in the 1930s and 1940s. A true story unabridged audiobook, by karen levine. Hanas suitcase on stage, which includes both the original book and the script, is one of the selections for seattle public librarys 2016 global reading challenge for fourth. Second story press has released an anniversary edition of hanas suitcase that included photographs paintings, letters, poems, and a special edition cd, where george brady and fumiko ishioka tell the story of hana brady, age thirteen hanas suitcase anniversary album. Adapted from the book of the same title by karen levine, hanas suitcase explores the journey of teacher and children at the tokyo holocaust education center take to find out who hana brady isall from a suitcase the center received with hanas name, birth date, and the word waisenkind orphan written on it. If you wish to create your own lesson plan from the study guide copy, we have. Inside hanas suitcase a theatrical documentary synopsis inside hanas suitcase, is the poignant story of two young children who grew up in prewwii czechoslovakia and the terrible events that they endured just because they happened to be. Hanas suitcase is an elegant book combining the biography of the short life. This book is the result of their search for the truth. Hana s suitcase is about a young jewish girl named hana who lives in czechoslovakia with her family in the 1930s and 1940s. Hanas suitcase comprehension questions and answer key. A suitcase belonging to a hana brady gets to the childrens holocaust education centre in tokyo in the year 2000. Webster study guide by nancy guertin and aida jordao with contributions from belarie zatzman.
Hana s suitcase was such a powerful and emotional story. This product contains foldable novel study trifolds for the book hanas suitcase. The centers curator, fumiko ishioka, searched for clues to young hana and her family, whose happy life in a small czech town was turned upside down by the invasion of the nazis. Written for a younger audience, hana s suitcase is an excellent book to begin teaching children about the holocaust. In 2012, a 10th anniversary edition of hanas suitcase was released, featuring 60 pages in bonus material. The story of a young girls experience during this difficult period of history is interwoven with the story of a japanese museum director determined to make hana s voice heard. Start studying hanas suitcase vocabulary and spelling words. Mar 12, 2017 hanas suitcase on stage is a unique volume that combines the story and images of the original book with the complete script of awardwinning writer emil shers theatrical adaptation. Like the very best of museum exhibits, hanas suitcase shows how facts and objects can be put together to honour its subject in a very personal and loving way. This product contains 50 comprehension questions for hana s suitcase. This book unit, based on the story hana s suitcase, allows students to explore the consequences of prejudice in terms of history and todays world. Hana s suitcase comprehension questions and answer key.
Fifty years after world war two, a young jewish girls suitcase is found. Debate the concept of forgiveness raised in the book englishsose activities for all readers. In the story of hanas suitcase, the main character deals with the conflict between the society and herself. In addition to tracing the lives of george and hana brady in the 1930s and 40s, inside hanas suitcase tells the presentday story of the small wings, a group of.
The suitcase inspired the curiosity and compassion of fumiko and the children to whom she showed itthey wanted to know more about this young girl. Children who saw the suitcase on display were full of questions. Due to her efforts, today hanas story is known to a multitude of young people worldwide through the book hanas suitcase by karen levine, a canadian broadcasting corporation documentary. Scrawled on the suitcase was the name and birthdate of its owner. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Hana s suitcase introduction for the teacher hana s suitcase is an elegant book combining the biography of the short life of hana brady, a holocaust victim, and the efforts of fumiko ishioka to piece together the story of her life, seventy years later. Inside hanas suitcase a theatrical documentary synopsis inside hanas suitcase, is the poignant story of two young children who grew up in prewwii czechoslovakia and the terrible events that they endured just because they happened to be born jewish.
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Hanas suitcase novel study guide by frances stanford. Based on the internationally acclaimed book hanas suitcase which has been translated into 40 languages, the film is an effective blend of documentary and dramatic techniques. Hanas suitcase karen levine a book study don flaig 2003 1 contents. The product consists of five sections of the book pages 219, 2039, 4058, 5982, 83106 with 10 comprehension questions for each section. Even though the holocaust happened long ago, the lessons of the holocaust.
Hanas suitcase karen levine a book study don flaig 2003 contents 1 introduction to teacher 2 introduction to students 3 background information for teachers not contained in this file a map of europe b map of czechoslovakia showing moravia c the holocaust d united nations declaration of human rights 4 suggested activities. The mystery of the suitcase takes her back through seventy years, to a young hana and her family, whose happy life in a small czech town was turned upside down by the invasion of the nazis. It immediately propels students and teachers alike to find out more about this mysterious girl. Hana and george played with other children, they played on the swings in their backyard. This compelling story attempts to piece together the life of hana brady who was. Like the very best of museum exhibits, hanas suitcase shows how facts and objects can be put together to honour its subject in a very personal and. Grade 5 social studies, visual arts, learning with objects. You will also be able to click on templates, worksheets and graphic organizers. Thanks to their invaluable work, they are able to retrace hana s story.
This product contains foldable novel study trifolds for the book hana s suitcase. The lesson for the notable trade book, hanas suitcase, by karen levine. Hanas suitcase montreal holocaust museum elementary. Fumiko is the curator of the childrens holocaust education centre in tokyo. The importance of empathy in changing perspective and nurturing kindness, hope, and understanding is a focal point of discussion, writing, critical thinking, and creative expression. This book unit, based on the story hanas suitcase, allows students to explore the consequences of prejudice in terms of history and todays world. As you scroll through the guide you will find the usual sections included in all our guides. Hanas suitcase was such a powerful and emotional story. In march 2000, fumiko ishioka curator of a small holocaust education centre in tokyo receives an empty suitcase from the museum at auschwitz. Hana s suitcase enrichment project menu with nine noprep creative and fun novel enrichment projects. Containing both the original story, hana s suitcase, written by karen levine, and the play version by wellknown playwright emil sher, this is a musthave for your keeper shelf.
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