Holocaust+Introduction+and+Ethics+Reader's+Workshop

__** Holocaust Introduction & Ethics Workshop **__ Extended texts will be used to provide further exploration of the Ethics Unit. In this unit we will use fictional novels with characters who demonstrate moral courage or who face an ethical dilemma. Additionally, may of the novels and texts will continue the exploration of the Holocaust.

__Reader's Workshop Introduction: __ 

Terrible Things by Eve Bunting Please view the video that serves as an allegory for the events of the Holocaust. After watching the video, please answer the following questions on your own paper. media type="youtube" key="x2xH2187-Ts?list=PL604CABA35030037A" height="315" width="560" align="center"




 * 1) What does it mean to make an ethical decision?
 * 2) Why do people choose not to get involved?
 * 3) How is the community impacted when groups or individuals are targets of discrimination or injustice?
 * 4) What happens when people put self-interest above the common good?
 * 5) Why is it often difficult to do what is right?


 * __Interview of Elie Wiesel by Oprah __** [] Read Oprah’s interview with Elie and then work to identify the tone from the interview. You must also identify the phrases and word choice used that contributed to the tone of the passage. Please post your comments in the discussion forum on this page.

__Reader's Workshop Literature Circle Roles :__ Throughout the Reader's Workshop, students will be assigned these various roles to complete on their assigned book. If you have any questions about your role or need another copy, please print out the following: