You will be taking the empathetic responses you’ve written throughout this unit and incorporating them into a letter to Elie Wiesel. These letters will be sent to Dr. Wiesel through his foundation in New York City. Therefore, it is important you treat this with the utmost seriousness and diligence.
NOTE: Each student is responsible for bringing in two envelopes and two stamps so we can send the letters to Elie Wiesel. One must be self-addressed, for his response. See me if there are any issues obtaining these materials.
Guidelines:
1.
Students must use proper letter format as I outlined in class (guidelines are still available through my website).
2.
Each letter should contain: a.
An appropriate salutation. b.
Introductory paragraph that establishes purpose. c.
Two body paragraphs containing distinct ideas. d.
A concluding paragraph with final remarks. e.
An appropriate “sign off” with your signature.
3.
Purpose: The purpose of your letter is to express gratitude to Elie Wiesel for sharing his story and working for genocide awareness in the world today. a.
Be certain to include specific reasons for your thanks and refer to moments you felt a sincere effect from Night. b.
Although there is no quotation requirement, make sure you refer to the text in a clear manner.
4.
Please type your final draft and submit it through Turnitin.com by 11pm Friday October 19
RUBRIC:
Opening and Closing
Content
Organization
Conventions
4 (Mastery)
Introduction draws reader in and establishes purpose. Closing is sincere and void of repetition.
Letter draws strong evidence from Night and history and exercises empathy.
Ideas and paragraphs are organized in a logical manner that builds on ideas.
No errors in grammar, usage or format.
3 (Applying)
Introduction establishes a clear purpose.
Closing avoids repetition.
Some evidence from
Night and history, attempts empathy.
Ideas and paragraphs are organized in a logical manner.
Minimal errors in grammar, usage or format.
2 (Forming)
Attempts to establish purpose in introduction with little effect, repetitive closing.
Evidence is vague and ineffective. Empathy misunderstood.
Some organization is used, but errors are apparent.
Evident errors or omissions in grammar, usage or format.
1 (Not Using)
Introduction and conclusion may be missing or off-topic.
Little or no evidence.
No attempt at empathy.
Organization is illogical or haphazard.
Paragraphing issues.
Distraction errors and omissions in grammar, usage or format.
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Purpose: Write a letter expressing your experience of reading Night and your gratitude for Dr. Wiesel’s courage in writing this book and continuing his mission to end genocide and racism throughout his entire life.
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Introductory Paragraph (remember to establish who you are and your purpose for writing [it’s like a thesis that way!]):
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Body Paragraph #1 (remember, your body paragraphs should express distinct thoughts):
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Body Paragraph #2 (remember, your body paragraphs should express distinct thoughts):
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Closing Paragraph (please avoid any repetition and display a sincere hope or wish to Elie or to the cause he represents):
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____________(sign-off)
____________(signature)
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