Final Entry

Answer the two questions below, and then include your number at the end of your response. Your response should be one or more paragraphs in length.

1. At the end of the book, Wiesel describes himself in the mirror as "a corpse" gazing back at himself. In what ways did Wiesel die during the Holocaust? Does the memoir give you any hope that Wiesel ever started living again?

2. Why do you think Wiesel titled the book "Night?" What are the literal and symbolic meanings of "night" in the book?

DUE TUESDAY, 6/17

8-5 Art Work Blog

Select one of the Holocaust paintings above that interests you.

Then, post the following:

-A name for the piece

-your interpretation of what is going on in the painting (2-3 sentences)

-your interpretation of the use of colors (why did the painter select the colors and hues to convey his ideas)

DUE: FRIDAY

MLK Poem and Response

Visit the website below and read the poem, then answer the questions below. Your response should be 2 paragraphs in length. In order to get credit for the post, please end the blog with your number (ie #19B).

WEBSITE: http://www.fno.org/poetry/standing.html

Questions:

Paragraph 1: What kind of "king" is MLK according to the poem?

Paragraph 2: MLK stood up for the Civil Rights of all Americans. What is a modern-day problem that needs to be addressed in a serious way? Explain

Discrimination

What does discrimination mean? Where do we see discrimination?

Please reply in 3-4 complete sentences. Then, write your number (12B for example)

8th Grade Peace Poem

Directions: Please post your peace poem lines below. After posting your lines, please write your number (ie, 21B).