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Exploring Elie Wiesel's Characterization in "Night" through Memoir Elements

This lesson plan focuses on Elie Wiesel's memoir, "Night," and examines the elements that contribute to his characterization. Students will engage in literature circles, explore skills in quotation integration, and participate in group roles such as Reader-Leader and Character Keeper. They will read Chapter 1, analyze figurative language, and understand the importance of communication and compromise in group discussions. The session will culminate in an Oprah interview clip with Wiesel, enhancing understanding of his experiences and narrative style.

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Exploring Elie Wiesel's Characterization in "Night" through Memoir Elements

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  1. AGENDA: 11/11/2013 E.Q.: What elements of Elie’s memoir contribute to his characterization? Grammar Lesson: Quotation Integration Finish Oprah Interview w/ Elie Wiesel Calendar Set-up Literature Circles Overview Begin reading Chapter 1 of Night

  2. Quotation Integration • The Quote-Standing-Alone Mistake: “The sea was as flat as a plate-glass window” (199). Here, it is comparing the sea to a window. It is explaining how steady and still the sea is. • The “For example” Mistake: For example, “I am still a beast at bay” (205).

  3. Literature Circles Expectations Group-work: A necessary evil, but magical when it works. Communication is KEY. Compromise is REQUIRED. Issuing Complaints: If a problem arises within your group, you must submit a written complaint to Ms. Howard AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

  4. 1.) Reader-Leader: Reads aloud the designated chapters and makes sure everyone is on-task and all tasks are completed and turned in for that day 2.) Character Keeper:Takes detailed notes on every character using the Character List sheet 3.) Plot Coverage:Thoroughlyanswers the questions on the Plot Coverage sheet 4.) Figurative Language Expert: Locates, records, and analyzes the literary devices on the Literary Device Sheet Literature Circle Roles

  5. 5.) Vocabulary Guru: Records the sentences found using the vocabulary words and locates appropriate definitions

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