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Stories of Rescuers and Survivors

What is courage? Is it fighting to stay alive against all odds? Is it being willing to die for someone or something?

Read a story of a Holocaust rescuer or survivor, or interview someone you know who lived through World War II. Then, in a story, poem, play, or essay, write why you think the person is courageous. Use this page to take notes.

Title: by: Rescuers or survivor's name: The person I'm writing about is a:

     rescuer    survivor    both   

List at least three reasons why this person is courageous:

Tell your rescuer or or survivor's tale in a story, poem, or essay:


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