
Elie Wiesel and Holocaust Awareness
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify Elie Wiesel's contributions to Holocaust awareness.
Warm-Up Video
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum · 8:05
Bearing Witness: Elie Wiesel and Night
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Elie Wiesel survived the Holocaust and dedicated his life to educating the world so that it would never be forgotten.
- 2
During the Holocaust, Jews were forced to live in areas called ghettos, and many were deported to killing centers like Auschwitz-Birkenau.
- 3
Elie Wiesel shared his experiences through his memoir Night and believed that anyone who listens to a witness becomes a witness.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“What is one specific action Elie Wiesel took to contribute to Holocaust awareness after surviving the Holocaust?”
Teacher Guide
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