1. 3.15: DO NOW The Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin, himself responsible for the deaths of millions of people, once said: “A single death is a tragedy. A million deaths is a statistic.” Start Up: Read and reflect on this quote in your journal. Wednesday, September 16 th

2. Agenda Think-Pair-Share tragedy vs. statistic Finish our Compass Chairs Debate personal and historical examples to support each statement Reflection Today’s Task  Close-read and text-mark Chapter 2 “Why Study the Holocaust?” As you read, identify and explain the main idea or purpose of this text. I recognize the connection between history, society and literature.

3. Compass Chairs Debate Let’s finalize our debate on the following statements from Monday: 3.(finishing up) Most people are likely to conform rather than act on their own individual values. 1. Life is a constant struggle: those not powerful enough to rise to the top deserve whatever they get 2. People find it easier to do evil than to do good.

4. Compass Chairs Smart Board/Front PK Door “I can participate in a Compass Chairs discussion” Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree

5. Compass Reflection (in journals) 1. What new knowledge have you gained? 3. Is there a statement or idea that you are struggling with? 4. What are you left wondering? 2. What is one idea that excites you?

6. 9/16 KWL on the topic: Holocaust Set up the chart below and complete it in your journals What do you know? What do you want to know? What have you learned? (leave this column blank for now)

7. 9/16 Excerpt from Ethics During and After the Holocaust by John K. Roth Today’s Task  Close-read and text-mark Chapter 2 “Why Study the Holocaust?” - Write paragraph summaries - As you read, identify and explain the main idea or purpose of this text - Make connections to the statements we’ve been debating/discussing - Ask questions and/or note points of confusion - Answer the “Why Study the Holocaust?” question - Identify and define new vocabulary words

8. 9/16 Tonight’s HW (To Do ASAP) Please purchase or rent class text #1 - Night by Elie Wiesel.  On Monday and Wednesday we will learn more context of the Holocaust through a mini-lecture and jigsaw activity.  Please bring your book to class on Monday, 9/28

9. analyzing human behavior and historical processes; identifying causes, forms, and effects of discrimination; setting standards for responsible action recognizing change over time; learning how indifference in the community can effect people's lives; rejecting stereotyping of others; opposing discrimination, prejudice, and antisemitism reading and interpreting primary sources; writing journals in response to historical and geographical problems recognizing ethical and unethical uses of power; becoming aware of individual, group, and community roles in advocating personal, societal, and political responsibility; promoting tolerance, understanding, and acceptance using technologies to gather historical and contemporary evidence in order to question and interpret GENOCIDE STUDIES COURSE OBJECTIVES THEMES & TOPICS SOCIAL STUDIES LANGUAGE ARTS ETHICS & RESPONSIBILTY RESEARCH & THINKING