Holocaust+vocabulary

vocabulary words from __Children of the Holocaust__ and other in-class readings:



Besides the 19 words from __Children of the Holocaust__ and a few of our other readings, you will also be responsible for learning the definition of 5 words from your choice book. While you are reading, you will keep a list of potential vocabulary words that you like and feel would be beneficial to learn. You will then look up their definitions, etc. When defining the five choice words, find the part of speech, definition, one synonym and one antonym. Write them on a piece of loose-leaf in the vocabulary section of your binder.

Check here for example sentences using any of the vocabulary words

Click here to find the dictionary definition of your choice words

Hand write answers to these questions on a piece of loose-leaf in the vocabulary section of your binder, or in your red notebook. Answer all questions. You may work with the person next to you. 1. His former friends _ him because of his rudeness. 2. Describe a situation when someone would be persecuted or suffer from persecution. 3. Who would ransack your car or house? Explain. 4. Explain the difference between persecution and discrimination. Refer to your word-maps if necessary.
 * WARM-UP – May 30th – Holocaust vocabulary**

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14th word - (to) ransack: media type="custom" key="17212194"

13th word - refugee(s): media type="custom" key="17032776"

12th word - pogrom: more info on pogroms from the USHMM media type="custom" key="17030754"

11th word - (to) ostracize: media type="custom" key="16657998"

10th word - (to) maim: media type="custom" key="16656734"

9th word - integrated: media type="custom" key="16515858"

8th word - (to) harbor: media type="custom" key="16190886"

7th word - ghetto: media type="custom" key="16193362"

6th word - (to) emigrate: media type="custom" key="15544870" 5th word - discrimination: media type="custom" key="15545420"

4th word - boycott: media type="custom" key="15480016"

3rd word - atrocity: media type="custom" key="15480076"

2nd word - antisemitism: media type="custom" key="15452120"

1st word - agonizing: media type="custom" key="15452126"