What specific aspects of the movie do you think best illustrated the familial relationships and traditions that are so important in Jewish culture? Do you think those two elements benefitted the Jews during the Holocaust or did they benefit their destroyers? In other words, would close family ties and a strong sense of tradition have helped the Jews survive the Holocaust or would they have instead served to make them more vulnerable?
Seriously, is August almost past? This semester is going to fly by, I can tell already. Enjoyed Unit 1 a lot with you all... Would love to see some comments on the reflection blog post, if you have a little time. I think you are just going to get more and more into everything as we learn more about the Holocaust. This week will include some great research on Jewish life pre-WWII.
Monday, 8/27
Finish "Fiddler", group discussion/activity
Tuesday, 8/28
Research photos
Wednesday, 8/29
Research town, etc
Thursday, 8/30
Share and discuss
Friday, 8/31
"Image before my Eyes"
What thoughts do you have after our initial unit, which is a foundation for the class? We have discussed prejudice, discrimination, racism, anti-Semitism, genocide... Were there things you wanted to say in class, but didn't? What are your feelings on having watched "GATTACA"? Can you see the dangers of an "equal" society?
I am so excited about all of the writers and readers and history buffs in this class! This week we are beginning to lay the foundation for the events of the Holocaust, and to do that, we need to take a hard look at prejudice, discrimination, stereotyping, racism, anti-Semitism, and genocide. We will do those things and more this week and next! Monday, 8/13 Word Origins game Tuesday, 8/14 Prejudice/Discrimination Gave out copies of The Book Thief-- due 9/28 Wednesday, 8/15 Stereotyping Homework: bring in fact/opinion examples BE SURE TO RETURN PARENT FILM PERMISSION FORM!
I know we've only been together 125 minutes. However, I can tell you that I have a really great feeling about this class based on that 125 minutes. I know this semester will fly by and we will be looking back on today thinking that it seems like yesterday. I am really excited to dig into everything starting on Monday! Stay with me!
