Elie+Weisel+Webquest

=Mertz Power English=

Elie Wiesel Webquest
 = Introduction =

When something happens in history, often the most intriguing way to learn about it is through the stories told by someone who was actually there. Elie Wiesel lived through the Holocaust and his story is an important one to hear.

You are an employee at Mr. Wiesel's publishing company. They have decided to publish a new edition of his famous memoir __Night__. The head of the publishing company has given you the task of writing the "About the Author" section that will appear at the end of the book.

=Task= Before we read __Night__ it is important that we learn a little more about the person whose story it is. You are going to learn about the life of Elie Wiesel - his family, history, cultural and educational background. You will use this information to write a 1-2 paragraph biography showcasing the important information you have researched and evaluated. Your paragraphs should be full of //important// information about Mr. Wiesel, but should not be dull.

= Process = To complete your "About the Author" write up, you need to learn more about Elie Wiesel, his life, his work, and what has impacted or influenced him. Here are the steps that you need to follow:
 * 1) Complete the planning sheet using the link below.
 * 2) Highlight the information you think is most important for your "About the Author" write up.
 * 3) Begin drafting your draft.
 * 4) Finish your About the Author write up and turn in your rough and final drafts.
 * 5) Write a five + sentence response to the final question in the conclusion section.

= = =Resources=

[|Biography.com]

[|Elie Wiesel Foundation]

[|Achievement.org]

[|Scholastic.com] = = =Conclusion= = = When you have finished this webquest, you should know more about the author Elie Wiesel. You should know about his life, his family, his educational background, his writing and his accolades (awards). Why do you think Elie Wiesel was motivated to write about his experiences as a Jewish person during WWII? Turn in a handwritten response to this question with your About the Author writing.