Considering using Robert Cormier's young adult novel, Tunes for Bears to Dance to for book circles or as a whole-class anchor text? Check out this overview of the key concepts and issues raised by the novel.

A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust offers an overview of the people and events of the Holocaust. Extensive teacher resources and student activities are included, as well as photographs, documents, art, music, movies, literature, and more.

A brief discussion of the Battle of Stalingrad. Focuses primarily on the siege that took place and the destruction of the German Sixth Army.

Applefeld's novels, short stories, and essays are recognized worldwide as among the most "Profound literary explorations of the Holocaust". See a brief biography of his life here, and a list of his works.

An literary response essay written by a tenth-grader with notes calling attention to important writing concepts evident in the essay including a well-written title and introduction, a strong thesis, supporting details including quotes...