[oh8eleven]

This is valid creative writing exercise for a history or “social studies” class.
In other news reports she's identified as an English teacher.
Based on that, I'll assume the assignment was NOT based on any material covered during the school year.

[SJackson]

In other news reports she's identified as an English teacher. Based on that, I'll assume the assignment was NOT based on any material covered during the school year.

I suspect you're right. It was apparently preparation for reading "Night" by Elie Wiesel.

[Little Ray]

Then you are right; without a background in the period, all they could do would be to vent ignorance and hate.