Welcome
to Auschwitz, Poland
(Territory
Occupied by Germany)
Auschwitz,
Poland is also known as the Gate of Hell. Auschwitz is one of several
concentration camps that was occupied by Germany which imprisoned and killed
Jews during the Holocaust.
The hospital
block courtyard at Auschwitz
www.germany.com
Literature
After reading Night by Elie Weisel, you have
a better understanding of what the Jews went through in the concentration
camps while in captivation by the Germans. As you visit Auschwitz,
a location of a concentration camp, you will complete three activities
related to the book as well as visit historical web sites about the
Holocaust. The completion of these activities will lead you to the
next city as you continue on your journey through Germany.
Activity One
1)
Read the novel Night by Elie Weisel
3) Complete the Reading
Review, and put it into your portfolio
Activity Two
1)
Writing Corner: you have the option to. . . . . . . .
a. Write a poem based on the book, Night
b. Write a one page, typed, double-spaced, journal reflection about how
Night
can help the world understand how
to accept and respect other races and prevent events like the Holocaust
from reoccurring
c. Write a letter through one character’s perspective to another character
in the book
Activity Three
1)
Create a political cartoon form the German's or Jew's perspective about
the Holocaust, based on the book; or
2)
Draw a Holocaust Memorial, and give a brief summary about what the monument
stands for
Links To Visit
-Holocaust Learning Center
http://fcit.coedu.usf.edu
-Time Line of concentration camps
* Important Note: Make sure that all the assignments are typed, printed
out, and put into the portfolio *
Gateway out of Auschwitz
www.remember.org
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