The Holocaust: A Story We Must Never Forget

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SMART Prep | Quick Question 210576

At lunchtime, Maya stayed behind in the hall after the kapa haka rehearsal. She carefully folded the piupiu and placed each tī rākau back in the correct box. When the teacher thanked the group for cleaning up, Maya shrugged and said, 'It was nothing.' As she left, she paused to watch the younger students practising the actions she had taught them the week before. She smiled, but did not say anything. On the bus ride home, Maya kept looking at her hands, which still felt warm from clapping in time with the song.

What can the reader infer about Maya?

  

Did You Know?

What did Jewish kids enjoy before the Holocaust began?
Before the Holocaust, Jewish kids played soccer, ate ice cream, and had big dreams!

Vocabulary

Click on the words in the article. See if you can find them all.
  • Holocaust A terrible time when many people were mistreated and killed. The Holocaust happened during World War II.
  • discrimination Treating someone unfairly because of who they are. Discrimination can hurt people's feelings and lives.
  • survivors People who lived through a difficult or dangerous experience. The survivors of the Holocaust shared their stories.
  • Thinking Question

    How can we ensure that everyone feels safe and included today?

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