Holocaust+and+Jewish+Resistance

The foundation of this unit is Elie Wiesel's memoir //Night//. Although some of you will read through it quickly, we will spend considerable time discussing the details as it is packed full of a lot of important ideas. First and second bells are reading the most recent translation while third bell is reading the old translation.

 

Here is a great opportunity to enter a writing contest and practice your research skills. Go to [|www.holocaust.lklaw.com] and see how to enter a contest for $10,000.00 scholarships.

Unit Anticipation Guide (You will need this document at the end of the unit.)

===Holocaust 2008 Journal Topics  We looked at one of the paintings in Robert O' Fisch's book, __Light from the Yellow Star: A Lesson of Love from the Holocaust__. Use these questions to help you analyze the painting: 1. What do you see? Describe what you literally see in terms of line, color, shape, content. Don't try to guess at meaning at this stage. 2. What do you think this picture or art piece symbolizes? What is its meaning? Whose viewpoint is shown and how do you know? 3. What tone do you believe is captured by the piece? Why? 4. Make connections to Elie Wiesel's //Night//. Looking at Auschwitz from different perspectives You will need your copy of //Night// to fill in the left side of the t-chart. Then, go to the USHMMs website http://www.ushmm.org/museum/exhibit/online/ssalbum/?content=1 to explore an album of photographs from Auschwitz. Be sure to look at the short documentary for background information before you look closely at the photographs in the album. Nicenet Instructions: Go to [|www.nicenet.org] and register. You will need to join V. Person's 2007-08 Honors English II Pairing using this class key: G229699259 Notes: You MUST register with your first and last name. I will delete posts from folks I do not recognize. Follow the directions for the two posts on the class. You will need your USHMM ID card for this. ===

Watch this youtube video for more information on the general technique of mind mapping:
===**http://www.youtube.com/v/MlabrWv25qQ&rel=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca&border=1"> Writing Contest Opportunity:
===The USHMM is sponsoring the 2008 Genocide Prevention Op-Ed Writing and Video Contest. Check out this link for the guidelines but note the shortly upcoming date of March 15th: http://www.ushmm.org/conscience/action/events/2008_contest/ ===