10 June English I Honors

1. Objective: SWBAT Evaluate the effectiveness of Spiegelman’s use formatting and flashbacks medium by examining how such tools impact the reader’s understanding of Art and Vladek’s relationship. 10 June English I Honors Do Now: Select the two pieces of evidence that best illustrate the following claim – “I knew that I was no longer arguing with him but with Death itself, with Death that he had already chosen” (Wiesel 105) A. “A plaintive voice came from behind me: ‘Eliezer my son, bring me some coffee”’ (Wiesel 106). B. “‘Father,’ I said, ‘“just another moment. Soon, we’ll be able to lie down. You’ll be able to rest…’ He didn’t answer. I myself was so weary that his silence left me indifferent” (Wiesel 104). C. “Some prisoners who didn’t have the strength to jostle, or even stand, sat down in the snow. My father wanted to do the same. He was moaning: ‘I can’t anymore… It’s over… I shall die right here” (Wiesel 105). D. “He continued to moan: ‘Don’t yell my son… have pity on your old father… let me rest here… A little’” (Wiesel 105).

2. Objective: SWBAT Evaluate the effectiveness of Spiegelman’s use formatting and flashbacks medium by examining how such tools impact the reader’s understanding of Art and Vladek’s relationship. Agenda -Study Guide Review -Read MAUS II by Art Spiegelman -MAUS II Reading Task: Illustrate how the Nazis use fear to control the prisoners even as they themselves are loosing control. Compare Vladek’s experiences to those of Elie. HW: Study for Exam.

3. Objective: SWBAT Evaluate the effectiveness of Spiegelman’s use formatting and flashbacks medium by examining how such tools impact the reader’s understanding of Art and Vladek’s relationship.

4. Objective: SWBAT Evaluate the effectiveness of Spiegelman’s use formatting and flashbacks medium by examining how such tools impact the reader’s understanding of Art and Vladek’s relationship. Closure: Describe specific tactics and decisions that enable Vladek to survive through Chapters 3 and 4 of Maus II.