Friday, April 25, 2008
Thanks
This blog was inspired by the presentation "Students Remember Survivors: Teaching Tolerance" given at the National Council of Teachers of English Convention on November 17, 2008.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Journal Responses to pages 85-103 (optional)
As we approach the end of the book, please feel free to share your reflections here.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Responses to pages 47-65 (Chapter 4)
Pick one of the following topics to discuss. Remember to limit your response to 10 sentences, max.
1. The SS at Auschwitz purposely stripped Jews of their identity, dignity, privacy, and hope. At the same time, some prisoners resisted these efforts. Where in Night do you see the theme of dehumanization? of resistance? (You may respond to one or both).
2. The word hunger takes on new meaning at Auschwitz. What does the word mean to Eliezer? What other words have taken on new meaning in this section of the book?
3. Respond to a significant image, idea, or event that leaves a strong impression on you.
4. Continue to explore the changing relationship between Eliezer and his father (see Savannah’s post in the “Questions and Comments” section.)
5. Respond directly to a classmates' comment.
1. The SS at Auschwitz purposely stripped Jews of their identity, dignity, privacy, and hope. At the same time, some prisoners resisted these efforts. Where in Night do you see the theme of dehumanization? of resistance? (You may respond to one or both).
2. The word hunger takes on new meaning at Auschwitz. What does the word mean to Eliezer? What other words have taken on new meaning in this section of the book?
3. Respond to a significant image, idea, or event that leaves a strong impression on you.
4. Continue to explore the changing relationship between Eliezer and his father (see Savannah’s post in the “Questions and Comments” section.)
5. Respond directly to a classmates' comment.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Questions and Comments
If you have an idea or reflection that does not relate to the journal responses, but you would like to share it with the class, please feel free to comment here! Unanswered questions are also welcome.
Journal Response to pages 23-46 (Chapters 2 and 3)
Pick one of the following topics to discuss. Remember to limit your response to 10 sentences, max.
Writing style: Wiesel’s writing style has been called “controlled”, “concise”, and “direct.”
1. Why do you think he writes this way?
2. How does his writing style relate to the following quotation from the preface: "And so I persevered. And trusted the silence that envelops and transcends words" (x)?
3. Select a short sentence from p. 2-46 of Night and discuss how the controlled writing style affects you as a reader and your understanding of the scene.
Writing style: Wiesel’s writing style has been called “controlled”, “concise”, and “direct.”
1. Why do you think he writes this way?
2. How does his writing style relate to the following quotation from the preface: "And so I persevered. And trusted the silence that envelops and transcends words" (x)?
3. Select a short sentence from p. 2-46 of Night and discuss how the controlled writing style affects you as a reader and your understanding of the scene.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Journal Response to pages 3-22
Pick one of the following topics to discuss. Remember to limit your response to 10 sentences, max.
1. Why do you think Elie Wiesel begins Night with the story of Moshe the Beadle?
2. Why do you think Elie Wiesel tells his story in the first person perspective? How would Night differ if it were written in the third person?
1. Why do you think Elie Wiesel begins Night with the story of Moshe the Beadle?
2. Why do you think Elie Wiesel tells his story in the first person perspective? How would Night differ if it were written in the third person?
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