Paideia Summarizing Prompts

Write a two to four well-developed paragraphs explaining in an objective summation of the following:

Writing Prompt: How does Eliezer's faith in God change throughout Night? Please provide specific examples of how he begins to doubt his faith.

What is the "world's" responsibility in matters of inhumane treatment of others?

For your next paideia seminar, what is a goal that you would like to improve on and why?

Response #7

žChoose one of the following literary terms: motif, personification, and hyperbole to answer the next question.  How was Elie able to effectively explain what happened to him using this device?  Why is figurative language so helpful in explaining different situations? 

After Day 13 ppt, Response #8

Consider the concept of dehumanization.  How was Elie able to effectively explain what happened to him using this concept?  Explain your thoughts upon learning about this process for the first time.

9.27.16 NIGHT Response #6

Explain the following statement using examples from the text:  During the Holocaust, Elie Wiesel changes from a spiritual, sensitive little boy to a spiritually dead, unemotional man.

9.22.16 Response # 5 Pipel

In what ways was the hanging of the young Pipel the ultimate challenge to young Elie's spiritual faith? How does the symbolism of "night" compare to the symbolism of the young Pipel?

9.21.16 Devil's Arithmetic

—Video: “The Devil’s Arithmetic” uses the compelling literary device of casting the main character into a parallel universe. Explore the use of this device in terms of purpose.   In what ways could this fictional experience actually prevent history from repeating?

Edmodo: I shared a folder titled: “Devil’s Arithmetic” Look at the three parts of the movie I provided for you. 

9.20.16 NIGHT Response #3

How does the connotation of night (nighttime) help to develop the symbolism of night (the absence of God)? Use our class discussion, notes, and examples from the text to explain this question in more detail.