Introduction to Night A memoir by Elie Wiesel

Essential Question • What makes some people resist and others obey authority?

Terms to think about Stereotypes – a widely held, but oversimplified image of a particular group of people or thing. Example: French people are good cooks. All Asian people are smart. Lets discuss some stereotypes found: A) In this town B) In this school

Terms cont’d Scapegoat – a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings or mistakes of others. Example: a coach in pro sports who is fired because the team does not win. Lets discuss this idea: A) Why do scapegoats exist in our society?

Stereotypes and Prejudice Elbow Partner– • Have you ever taken out your frustrations or anger on an innocent person? Describe the situation, why it happened and how you felt afterwards. OR • Have you even been blamed unjustly by a friend, parent, teacher or coach? Describe the situation, why you think it happened and how you felt afterwards.

Prejudice – any preconceived idea or feeling, formed beforehand without any knowledge, thought or reason. (Usually referred to as an unfavourable opinion. )

Why Study the Holocaust? • “Reading: Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport” – Milton Melzer

Familiarizing ourselves with the Holocaust Create the below chart as a guide for your film viewing: Key Words/Ideas Details (specific information, quotes, explanation etc. ) Image of the Jewish couple walking together I notice…

“The Path to Nazi Genocide” A short film to familiarize ourselves with the conditions surrounding the Holocaust. Genocide: a systematic destruction of all or part of a racial, ethnic, religious or national group. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s The Path to Nazi Genocide

The Nazi Attack on German Jews • Read the article. • With your elbow partner - answer the questions on lined paper. (Both partners need to write the responses for their notes. )