Night by Elie Wiesel - A Novel Study
In this 5-week course, students will learn about the Holocaust and the effect it had on the world through the testimony and autobiography of Elie Wiesel during this novel study of Night.
Kaitlyn Fischer: Close-Reading Specialist
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5 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students may need to complete homework on their own time if we are not able to finish them in class. Reading will also need to be completed outside of class time.Assessment
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US Grade 8 - 11
"Born in the town of Sighet, Transylvania, Elie Wiesel was a teenager when he and his family were taken from their home in 1944 to the Auschwitz concentration camp and then to Buchenwald. Night is the terrifying record of Elie Wiesel's memories of the death of his family, the death of his innocence, and his despair as a deeply observant Jew confronting the absolute evil of man. This new translation by his wife and most frequent translator, Marion Wiesel, corrects important details and presents the most accurate rendering in English of Elie Wiesel's testimony to what happened in the camps and of his unforgettable message that this horror must never be allowed to happen again." - Citation Provided Below Students will learn about the Holocaust through this novel study of Nobel Peace Prize Winner Elie Wiesel's Night. Wiesel's novel is powerful and moving in ways that many novels are not. He is a Holocaust survivor and through his time spent in Auschwitz, Buchenwald, and Buna, Wiesel struggles with his faith and humanity. The novel is intense and does not shy away from the horrors of the Holocaust, but Wiesel works hard to show the world that if we forget history, it will repeat itself. Attached to the class are the reading schedules and essential questions that we will focus on as we read the novel. Please feel free to look through it and message me with any questions you might have! Wiesel, Elie. "Night." Translated by Marion WieselNight: With a New Preface by the Author, edited by Marion Wiesel, New York, Hill and Wang, 2006, pp. 1-120.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to define character development, symbolism, conflict, and theme.
Students will be able to explain what the Holocaust was and its impact on the world.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Novel
Introduction to the Holocaust
- Background Information to the Holocaust and the 1930's - 1940's
- Activities Included: Background Knowledge Stations
- Introduction to Poetry 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Read pages 1 - 28
Characters
- Characters and How to Analyze Them
- Character Analysis Partner Work 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Read pages # - 29 - 65
Symbolism
- Symbolism and Its Role in the Novel
- Examination of Symbols within the Novel
- Symbolism to Quote Application Group Activity 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Read pages # - 66 - 97
Conflict
- The Definitions of Conflict and Their Purposes
- Examination of Conflict within the Novel and Its Types
- Discussion and Activity on the Importance and of Conflict in the Novel 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Holocaust is an intense subject and Elie Wiesel does not shy away from the difficulties of the events that took place. He questions everything about himself: his God, his humanity, his sanity. We will be discussing these terrible events in-depth. I ask that parents and students communicate with me if something is bothersome or causing problems so that we can address them immediately.
Supply List
The Teacher Will Provide:
Notes for Different Literary Skills to Reference
Handouts and Activities
Discussion Questions to Engage In
Assessment and Feedback Every Step of the Way
The Learner Will Need:
A copy of the novel (Online versions are available or it typically can be found online or in a store for about $12)
- This is the Amazon Link to purchase the book which is the same version I use as a teacher. If this is easier, it would allow both the teacher and the student to reference the same page numbers!
- https://www.amazon.com/Night-Elie-Wiesel/dp/0374500010/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J7TVVFEQO8LN&dchild=1&keywords=night+by+elie+wiesel&qid=1600027511&sprefix=night+by%2Caps%2C1305&sr=8-1
A Pen or Pencil (Everything but the discussion can be done on paper if this is the preferred route)
Printed Copies of the Handouts (if desired)Language of Instruction
English
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Colorado Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
I have taught this novel every year that I professionally taught. I have used this assessment every year as well because it is unique and different from the traditional assessment that students often take in an English classroom. Year after year, students have expressed that they enjoyed completing a Found Poem because it was unlike anything that they had done before. It had a certain level of freedom that they are often unexposed to in the classroom. I enjoy teaching this unit immensely and if your student likes English and History, I highly suggest taking this course! I also teach this course as a flex version!Reviews
Live Group Course
$22
weekly or $110 for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
40 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-4 learners per class
