Question

word: genocide
genocide comes from the greek words genos, meaning \whole\ or \entire,\ and cide, meaning \kill.\ the root -cide is also found in homicide and holocaust (the root cide or -cide occurs in suicide and genocide).

work: the holocaust
work with a partner to begin the following kwl chart. you will continue to develop this chart as you work through the next several sections.

what we already
about the holocaust

what we want to
know about the
holocaust

how we can find out
about the holocaust

what we learned
about the holocaust

Explanation:

1. What We Know About the Holocaust: Start with the provided root word context, plus basic prior knowledge: the Holocaust was a Nazi-led genocide of European Jews (and other groups) in WWII, and the term's roots relate to "whole" and "burn".
2. What We Want to Know About the Holocaust: Target specific gaps, e.g., the full scope of victims, key events, how the term's origin connects to its historical use, and global responses at the time.
3. How We Can Find Out About the Holocaust: Use academic sources (historical textbooks, peer-reviewed articles), primary sources (survivor testimonies, Nazi records), and reputable educational institutions' archives.
4. What We Learned About the Holocaust: (To be filled after research) Synthesize findings, e.g., confirming the term's literal "whole burn" origin references the mass cremations, expanding knowledge of victim groups (Roma, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, political dissidents), and documenting the scale of ~6 million Jewish deaths.

Answer:

What We Know About the Holocaust	What We Want to Know About the Holocaust	How We Can Find Out About the Holocaust	What We Learned About the Holocaust