World War II

GRADES 6-12: Mark Twain's World War II History Book focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events that led to and were a part of the second world war. 6th-12th grade students strengthen their world history knowledge as well as creative and organizational skills through interactive learning. WHAT'S INCLUDED: This 128-page student book features a reading selection for each lesson with background information on important people and events, as well as an Activity page and a Recalling Key Details page. The Activity pages feature graphic organizers that allow students to display and organize information in creative ways. The Recalling Key Details pages focus on developing reading comprehension skills with matching, true/false, fact/opinion, sequencing, multiple choice, and structured response questions. CORRELATED TO STATE STANDARDS: This standards-based workbook helps students build proficiency in world history through lessons that highlight the rise of dictators, the beginning of the war, fighting in Europe, Africa, and Asia, naval, air, and land battles, the Holocaust, Allied leaders and strategies, the resolution of the war, and the war's effects on world history. INTERACTIVE LEARNING: This history book includes activities for individual and small-group discussion for fun and engaging interactive learning. Writing prompts and topics are also provided for debate to encourage classroom communication, open-ended discussions, and enhance critical thinking skills. WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.