Fire and Night

Aim: How do we analyze the symbols of fire and night in Night?

Journal Prompt #24: Symbolism
Watch for symbolism in this short clip (4:05) about Dr. Seuss' Sneetches created for children. Generate one question of fact (DOK 1), one question of interpretation (DOK 2) and one open-ended question(DOK 3).

Today we are following up on yesterday's discussion of Symbolism by reciprocally reading Chapter 2 in Night. Each group will be assigned a task during today's reading.

An important symbol in Night is, of course, night. One of the first references to "night" is on page 21. Reread it if you haven't already. Why do you think Elie Wiesel chose to title the book Night? What does night symbolize for him? Does it symbolize the same for you?

Another important symbol in Night is fire. As we read the second chapter, think about what fire usually symbolizes and what it symbolizes in the memoir.

Final Reflection: After your close read of the second chapter of Night, write a reflection explaining how the symbols of fire and night help develop an important theme and deepen your understanding of the memoir.

After the wrap-up and before you leave class, be sure to complete and turn in the daily Five Elements of Engagement worksheet.

To read Night at home, click here.

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