Tuesday, November 24, 2015

REFLECTION JOURNAL #4

This journal comes after reading pages 1-14 HERE:


What is wrong with not caring about what happens to other people? How do we see this in the novel? Focus on the people of Sighet and not the Nazi’s.
The Wiesel family had 3 chances to escape, but didn’t. Look back on this section and find reasons why they didn’t escape. Are they valid reasons?



Reminder/Disclaimer: Reflection journals should be a full page for full points.

Monday, November 16, 2015

REFLECTION JOURNAL #3

What reasons are given by those who do not believe the Holocaust occurred? Are these valid reasons?
What role does freedom of speech play when dealing with those who publicly deny the Holocaust?
What can be done about those who say the Holocaust never occurred?


Reminder/Disclaimer: Reflection journals should be a full page for full points.
These NOTES go with this journal.  

REFLECTION JOURNAL #2

1) In what ways is democracy fragile? How do you see this in Germany?
2) What elements helped Hitler rise to power?
3) Why did the German people allow and support Hitler?



Reminder/Disclaimer: Reflection journals should be a full page for full points. 
These NOTES go with this journal.

Thursday, November 12, 2015

REFLECTION JOURNAL #1

Write a response/reflection on anything you saw in the video.
OR
As you watched the video, what disturbed or bothered you the most?


Reminder/Disclaimer: Reflection journals should be a full page for full points and completed in your blue packet. 

Wednesday, November 11, 2015

November 12th (A) and November 17th (B)

Journal #18- JOURNALS DUE TODAY (#11-18)!

Write your responses to the following questions. Answers should be in FULL SENTENCES and show that you’ve really thought about your answer.
1. Would you EVER, under any circumstances, do anything to harm one of your parents or a family member?
2. Are there times when it is best to stay silent when you see something that is wrong?
3. Are people who stay around other people who commit crimes just as guilty as those who commit the crime?
4. Would you do anything in order to live? How about to help someone you love live?

5. Are there some groups of people in your country or community that are a major problem to our society? 

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

November 10th (A) and 11th (B)

Journal #17:

What do you know about WWII? Write down ANY facts you remember.

Journals will be due NEXT CLASS!

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

November 4th (A) and 5th (B)

Journal #16:

•In your opinion, out of all the myths we’ve read and the heroes we have encountered, who is the MOST heroic? Give at least 3 reasons why he/she is better than others.

Monday, November 2, 2015

November 2nd (A) and 3rd (B)

Journal #15: 
•Draw the Hero’s Journey for Jason. Be ready to discuss what parts are left out/what you can’t find.