Big Questions Work with your table group to develop one “big question” you have about Night so far. When you are sure of your question, send up a representative to write it in one of the spaces. One: Two: Three: Four:

Write down one aspect of Night so far that frustrated you Write it down, crumple it up, and shoot it into the recycling bin

Write down one aspect of Night so far that disturbed you Write it down, crumple it up, and shoot it into the recycling bin

Write down why you think Elie Wiesel wrote this story Write it down, crumple it up, and walk to one side of the room

Please throw your crumpled paper to the other side of the room, and pick up one of the papers you find on the floor Then, return to your seat.

Purpose—why an author writes a text To surprise To enlighten To entertain To scare To call to action To warn To anger To inspire

Tone—the attitude the writer has towards the subject Angry Betrayed Annoyed Happy Grateful Mournful Apologetic Optimistic

Mood—the way the author leaves the reader feeling Angry Sad Happy Suspicious Hopeful Pessimistic Relieved Annoyed

Read the prologue. As you read complete the reflection Whatever you do not finish is homework for tonight