Night by Elie WieselGlobal Introductions

Discrimination

• Where do we still have discrimination in our world today? What causes individuals to hate certain groups of people? Use at least 3 of the following words: condemn, contribute, denounce, embody, exclude.

Standing By

• What are the consequences of simply standing by when something bad is occurring instead of acting? Use at least 3 of the following words: cease, coincide, conform, encounter, distinguish.

Belongings

• If you were told you must leave your home, and you knew everything would be destroyed, write down 3 things you would bring. Explain why you would bring each item Use at least 3 of the following words: covet, enrich, exemplify, express, reinforce, signify.

World Change

• Is it possible to have world peace? Is it possible for one individual to impact the world for the better? Explain how this can or cannot be done. Use at least 3 of the following words: achieve, accommodate, cease, condemn, dominate, interact.

Hate

• What are the effects of hate? How does it impact our emotions, health, and reasoning? Use at least 3 of the following words: affect, alter, contribute, exclude, prevent, maintain.

Nobody

• Explain how someone dehumanizes another individual? How is it possible to take away a person’s humanity? Use at least 3 of the following words: condemn, alter, assert, denounce, exclude, prohibit.

Second Holocaust

• Do you believe a second Holocaust is possible in today’s world? Explain your answer. Use at least 3 of the following words: conform, displace, eliminate, emerge, enlighten, identify.

Liberty

• Why is this picture ironic? Use at least 3 of the following words: reflect, reveal, signify, symbolize, imply, interpret.

Basic Necessities

• What are the effects of a lack of basic necessities? Use at 3 of the following words: affect, alter, contribute, exclude, prevent, maintain

Education

• Respond to the following statement by agreeing or disagreeing. In your response give examples that support your opinion.

• Educated, cultured people are more likely to do good for their society.

• Use at least 3 of the following words: achieve, anticipate, compel, contribute, enlighten, interact.

Religion

• Respond to the following statement by agreeing or disagreeing. In your response give examples that support your opinion.

• Religion will be the anchor when all else fails.

• Use at least 3 of the following words: affirm, contribute, elate, embrace, persevere, reinforce.

Evil

• Respond to the following statement by agreeing or disagreeing. In your response give examples that support your opinion.

• Evil is done by bad people who have no consciences.

• Use at least 3 of the following words: contradict, contrast, transform, utilize, project.

Civilization

• Respond to the following statement by agreeing or disagreeing. In your response give examples that support your opinion.

• When civilization has been stripped away, man cannot function.

• Use at least 3 of the following words: accommodate, analyze, conform, encounter, enhance.

Disturbing Details

• From our research, discussions, video, and readings, what has disturbed you the most about the Holocaust? Use at least 3 of the following words: affect, depict, eliminate, identify, influence, signify, symbolize.

Novel’s Impact

• What impact has this novel had on you? Use any 3 words from Power Verb List.

Words of Thanks

• If you had 10 minutes to write a letter to loved ones that you may never say again, what would say? What would you thank them for?