World War II - The Invasion of Poland and Reading Passage (PDF and Digital)

"It was a terrifying day, I cannot describe everything that took place. You cannot imagine the barbarism of the Germans. I am completely broken and cannot seem to find myself.”

This NO PREP product contains a gripping and descriptive summary of the Invasion of Poland - the official beginning of World War II, along with a response worksheet. The resource is available in both print and digital formats! This activity is wonderful as an in-class lesson, introduction to World War II, introduction to the Holocaust, homework assignment or sub-plan.

The activity contains an information sheet about the invasion of Poland with a journal entry from a Polish doctor about the atrocities he witnessed during the invasion. Students will read about the invasion and the persecution of Jews and mentally ill that soon follows. After reading the information sheet, students will complete the response worksheet that contains multiple choice and short answer questions. The stories in this reading passage will leave your students with an unforgettable understanding of the outrageous acts committed by the Germans.

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