NIGHT
Monday, November 30, 2015
Students complete Anticipation Guide.
Class discussion of Anticipation Guide.
Students check out their copy of Night by Elie Weisel from
Media Center.
HOMEWORK – Read the “Preface” and complete Theme
Review for next class.
NIGHT
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015
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Stamp homework (5 minutes) (All Night handouts will be kept neatly in a
Night Notebook that you will create to turn in at the end of the unit)
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Discuss “Preface” (5 minutes)
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Review Theme (5 minutes)
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Distribute Reading Guide
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Class reads Chapter 1 and answers Reading Guide questions
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HOMEWORK – Students complete quiz
NIGHT
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Friday, December 4, 2015
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Review Chapter 1 Quiz
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Students read and take notes from Chapter 2
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Quiz on Chapter 2
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Jewish books and holidays
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HOMEWORK – Read Chapter 3 and take notes
Chapter 2
 What
did Madame Schachter see in her
vision?
 How
do the other people in the train react
to Madame Schachter?
 Where
 What
did the train stop?
did the Jews in the train car discover
when they looked out the window?
Chapter 2 -- QUIZ
 Draw
a picture to illustrate an important
scene from Chapter 2. Include specific
details and facial expressions to help
convey the tone and significance of the
event.
NIGHT
 “Determine
a theme or central idea of a
text and analyze in detail its development
over the course of the text, including how
it emerges and is shaped and refined by
specific details….”
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Common Core Reading Standards for Literature 2
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1. Theme is
A.
The main idea of the story
B.
The falling action
C.
A contradiction or discrepancy
D.
The central idea or lesson the author wants to share
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2. The topic of a piece of literature is
A.
Part of the tone
B.
Influenced by the alliteration
C.
A part of the theme, but theme is more specific
D.
The struggle between opposing forces
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3. Universal theme is
A.
A lesson that can be learned by all people regardless of setting.
B.
A story that takes place in another galaxy.
C.
A way for people to learn what is important to the author.
D.
A discrepancy between the time and place.
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4. All of these are possible themes EXCEPT:
A.
The course of true love never did run smooth.
B.
Determination and hard work can help overcome obstacles.
C.
Angry puppies
D.
Life is not easy for any of us.
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5. The author uses which of the following to help establish
a theme?
A.
The lesson the characters learn
B.
Dialogue between characters
C.
The conflicts the characters face
D.
All of the above
NIGHT
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Monday, December 7, 2015
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Students create book cover to cover their copy of Night.
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Class writes sample TAGS Sentences for Night.
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Check for Hanukkah Extra Credit
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Canned food Extra Credit?
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HOMEWORK – Remember to read and take notes on Chapter 3 of Night
for next class.
Students create book cover to
cover their copy of Night.
 1. How to fold the paper to cover the book neatly.
 2. Create a respectful book cover.
Include the star of David.
 3.
Neatly write your name on the book cover.
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The Selection Process – Separating the Strong from the Weak
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
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Separate the class – Those who did the homework – Those who did not do the
homework
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Stamp homework – Students who did not do the homework are sent away
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Students who did homework will select a partner to work with to answer questions.
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TICKET OUT THE DOOR – Write a paragraph explaining a lesson Elie learned
during the events of this chapter. Include and explain specific evidence.
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HOMEWORK – Read and take notes on Chapter 4
NIGHT – Survival of the Fittest
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Friday, December 11, 2015
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Separate the class – Those who did the homework – Those who did not do the homework
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Stamp homework – Study Guides to those who have notes.
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Those who do not, read silently and take notes
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Complete as much of the study guide as you can from your notes.
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Continue reading and taking notes.
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Homework: Finish Chapter 5 Study Guide Questions. Read Chapter 6 and take notes
NIGHT
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Monday, December 14, 2015
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Check notes for Chapter 6
Students who have notes for Chapter 6 work as a class to
complete Study Guide for Chapter 6.
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Class reads Chapter 7, 8, and 9 and completes Study Guide
questions.
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HOMEWORK – Review handout out for THEME. Write one
sentence explaining a significant theme from Night.
NIGHT
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Thursday, December 17, 2015
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Students write their Theme sentence for Night on yellow
paper.
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Share out examples of Theme sentences.
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Identify Tone in Night through specific examples.
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Your Notebook for Night:
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Your Project for Night:
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Fill out card for Hearing Test.
Night Notebook
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For an A on your Notebook do the following:
 All
handouts and notes are included,
 All
papers are smooth and look professional,
 All
information is neatly filled in,
 Questions
are answered in precise, intelligent, and
grade appropriate manner demonstrating
comprehension and critical thinking, and
 May
include additional information that demonstrates
original connections and thought.
NIGHT
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Summative Assessments for Night
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Students will complete the following:
 Night
Notebook
 Night
Project
 Night
In Class Essay