Monday, April 18, 2016

Learning Objectives:

• How do I research a Holocaust victim and prepare a narrative that captures his or her story?
• How do I apply an understanding of active and passive voice, by using voice in my narrative?

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Open Mic and Sabor a Fiesta

• Take time to copy down a poem onto a loose-leaf paper for tomorrow night.
• Rehearse!

Opening:

1. Friday, you shared your narratives.  Not everyone got to go.

• Go to a place that is comfortable with your Literature Circle Group.

Class Notebook: 4/18: Discussion Notes

• After you've shared all narratives, go back to your discussion about your novel and find the passages you wish to read aloud to the entire group when you do your presentation.

Work Period:
2. CN: 4/18: Narrative Reflection

• How did the creation of your narrative, and reading it aloud to your peers add to your understanding of the Holocaust?

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3. Return to the quotations about "Light in the Darkness"

• How do you think the theme "light in the darkness" will be portrayed in film?  (Respond to #1 online)

4. Introduce Life is Beautiful

• Write a prediction about the conflicts the father might encounter as he tries to convince his son that life in the concentration camp is a game (Respond to #2 online) 

5. Class Notebook: 
Create a FIVE column, FIVE row graphic organizer like the one you see online.

Clip # | Setting | Character | Plot | Mood |
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Clip 1 |             |                  |         |           |
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Clip 2 |             |                  |         |           |
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Clip 3

Clip 4

Let's see what we can see...