THINKERS TOOLS

With the novel Night in mind, complete 15 of the following tasks:

Consider in detail 10 things that may have happened if Elie had listened to Moshe (Moishe, Moche) the Beadle.

What if Elies father had lived? Write an alternate ending.

List in detail 10 disadvantages of being Jew in Europe during the early th 20 century

Using a Venn diagram, compare Elie to one other character that is not male.

List words from AZ associated with the text and the themes of: family, faith and identity.

Use B A R to improve the relationship Elie had with his father. Make something Bigger Add something Replace something

Make a list of five RESPECTFUL variations to the language you would use to let someone know youre not happy with the way theyre treating you, your family or your friends.

What actions could be taken by someone incarcerated to get through their time of hardship? List and explain 3 possible ideas.

Predict what Elies future could have been like if his family hadnt missed the knock on the window. Explore at least 10 things that could happen.

List 10 different uses for the buildings that remain from the concentration camps that have been closed since the end of WWII.

What is the problem with the following statement? Blonde haired, blue eyed people are better than everyone else. Use the six thinking hats to discuss this.

What are the reasons for disagreements between different religious groups? List at least ten and suggest ways they could be resolved.

The answer is humanity. What are 5 possible questions for this answer?

Brainstorm at least 15 possible ways to overcome racism.

Describe in detail an invention that could help people deal with trauma; what and how it would work.

Nazis really hated Jews and the Jewish faith, explain why.

Elies world is turned upside down when the Nazis appear on the scene. What could you have done in his shoes? Be realistic.

Design a campaign poster that may have been used to attract young people to join a Nazi Youth group. You should include information Nazi party and its beliefs.

Imagine a Holocaust survivor comes to LSC as a speaker and you have been assigned as their assistant for the week. How would you respond to this responsibility? Think of at least 5 things that could do to help them feel welcome.

Think of 5 alternative endings to the novel.

Due during the week beginning Monday 6th February 2012.