Monday,+April+30

Bell Ringer: WRITE
Timed Write (25 mins):
 * In his opening line, Bacon claims "revenge is a sort of wild justice." What does he mean? Use details from the text to support your explanation.

What has Humanity Learned from the Holocaust?
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Links 5 Major Genocides- Aid organization with links to the locations of current areas that face this reality Explanation of Genocide- Explanations and survivor stories

You need to be able to form an informed opinion. To build background knowledge, watch the entire documentary linked to this page. Write a brief summary that includes an explanation of the filmmaker's claim, reasons, and evidence. This may be used as a source in both your paper and your group research project.
 * Extra Credit Opportunity (Rare!)**

Read/Think/Discuss
Essay by Sven Alkalaj (101-105) Independently, students read the essay closely and annotate with sticky notes. Annotations will serve as notes in the socratic circles. (15 mins) SOCRATIC SEMINAR: Students negotiate meaning via a formal discussion. (7 mins INSIDE/OUTSIDE)
 * Discussion Starter Ideas:**
 * Here's what I got from this passage...
 * When he says.... I think he means....
 * What do you think he means by saying....
 * I'm confused by....
 * What do you think his overall purpose is?
 * I agree/disagree because.....
 * This reminds me of a time....
 * I like it when he says..... That sticks out to me because....

Write
In small groups, students complete the graphic organizer noting the author's PURPOSE and rhetorical appeals. Share out.

Homework
Read the essay by Joseph Telushkin (262-264). Complete the graphic organizer noting the author's PURPOSE and rhetorical appeals.