Friday, February 24, 2017

AOW: "TV’s Callous Neglect of Working-Class America"

Possible Response Questions:
• What is this writer’s argument? Do you agree? Disagree? Explain.
• Select a passage and reflect on it.

Through your readings, discussions, etc.., what have you learned so far about the impact of the Holocaust? ...the effect of stereotypes, prejudices, racism? ....the effect of the images on the wall?

(What I am looking for in your response is more than just a basic reflection of sorts, but a DEEPER demonstration of your comprehension of this content. I am looking for impactful and relevant responses to show your unyielding capability of synthesizing information together in providing a well-written response.

Day 5: Response Classwork

Using your prior knowledge, notes, class discussions, etc., please answer this guiding question in a well-developed paragraph with textual evidence: “Who is the most responsible: Perpetrators, Victims, or Bystanders?"


Through your readings, discussions, etc.., what have you learned so far about the impact of the Holocaust? ...the effect of stereotypes, prejudices, racism? ....the effect of the images on the wall?

(What I am looking for in your response is more than just a basic reflection of sorts, but a DEEPER demonstration of your comprehension of this content. I am looking for impactful and relevant responses to show your unyielding capability of synthesizing information together in providing a well-written response.

Response #2 NIGHT

Explain your own reasoning regarding the strange incident with Madame Schachter.  Was it a hallucination, prophecy, vision, or a diving warning?  Why did Wiesel choose to include this incident in his memoir?  Is this incident somehow linked to his faith?


Through your readings, discussions, etc.., what have you learned so far about the impact of the Holocaust? ...the effect of stereotypes, prejudices, racism? ....the effect of the images on the wall?


(What I am looking for in your response is more than just a basic reflection of sorts, but a DEEPER demonstration of your comprehension of this content. I am looking for impactful and relevant responses to show your unyielding capability of synthesizing information together in providing a well-written response.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Night: Response Blog #1

Response #1: Why was writing from an objective point of view necessary for Wiesel’s completion of his memoir?  Why did it take courage for Wiesel to begin with Moshe the Beadle?

AOW # 3 Reading is Good For Your Health

Directions: Please respond to at least one of the following prompts in a well-developed paragraph.

Has a book ever helped you to think about an issue in your life? Explain.
Reading literature builds empathy. Discuss why this is important. 
Pick a passage from the article and respond to it.

Monday, February 6, 2017

AOW #2 U.S. Judge Bars Deportation Under Trump Travel Ban

Directions:After you finished annotating the article in its entirety, please answer the following questions and/or prompt in a well-developed paragraph.


  1. What are your thoughts about the plan to ban Muslims from entering the United States?
  2. Select a passage and "reflect" on it.