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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Literature Library: "Night" Study Guide [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for students reading Elie Wiesel's memoir, "Night," complete with an author biography, vocabulary lists, brainstorming activities, and thought-provoking writing prompts linked to specific chapters. After reading "Night,"...
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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: Elie Wiesel

For Students 9th - 10th
Site examines Elie Wiesel, his writings, and his life's work. Site also offers an excellent interview with Wiesel.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1986: Elie Wiesel

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Elie Weisel, the author of "Night," and the recipient of the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize. This Nobel e-Museum website includes a biography and video clips.
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Other

Anne Frank: Lessons in Human Rights and Dignity

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Anne Frank is told in this long essay organized into chapters. Features include photos, and as well as extracts from Anne Frank's diary.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: The Dead Sea Scrolls

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site from Ibiblio.org on the exhibit at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. Contains information on the history of the scrolls, an extensive explanation of each scroll, and pictures.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Anne Frank Writer

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using this lesson plan, teachers can help young readers not only understand the Holocaust's impact on Jewish people in Germany, but also relate to other young people from distant generations and cultures.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tower of Babel

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides detailed information on the Tower of Babel, a tower built by a united humanity in order to reach the heavens.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Elie Wiesel Lesson Plans: Night

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this site to access numerous materials to support the study of Elie Wiesel's autobiographical novel, Night. Resources range from study guides to background information on the Holocaust.
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Other

Database of Award Winning Children's Literature

For Students 4th - 9th
This is a phenomenal resource. It allows the user to create a reading list of quality children's literature based of choices such as reading level, type of book, genre, ethnicity, gender, etc. In addition, one can determine if a book won...
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Other

Simms Taback: Interview With the 2000 Caldecott Winner

For Students 3rd - 8th
Contains interview of Taback after he won the Caldecott Medal for "Joseph Had a Little Overcoat".
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Isaac Bashevis Singer

For Students 9th - 10th
A good, concise biography of Isaac Bashevis Singer, complete with lists of works and "for further reading."
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Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Elie Wiesel

For Students 9th - 10th
A concise but good biography about Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize winner and Holocaust survivor.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Anne Frank: One of Hundreds of Thousands

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A lesson to accompany a reading of Anne Frank's diary, "Anne Frank: One of Hundreds of Thousands" allows students to explore the circumstances in during World War II and how the war's events affected Anne Frank and her family.
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Other

Children's Books About the Holocaust

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An annotated bibliography of books about the Holocaust. Includes picture books, young adult fiction, and nonfiction including information about Anne Frank.
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Seymour Brody

Jewish Heroes in America: Isaac Bashevis Singer

For Students 9th - 10th
A recipient of the Nobel Prize for literature in 1978, Isaac Singer was one of the greatest Yiddish writers of all time.
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Other

The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity

For Students 9th - 10th
The site for the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity; it includes the work of the Foundation, a biography on Wiesel, and a list of his published books.
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Other

Bcbsr Bible Studies: Eras of the Old Testament

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Breakdown of different eras covered in the Old Testament. Covers kings, patriarch, and historical events in relation to specific books of the Old Testament.
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Other

Children's Books About Jewish Religion and Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An excellent reference list of books about Jewish faith and culture. Includes an annotated bibliography and lists of books concerning issues such as Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Hanukkah, Passover, the Jewish holidays, and the Holocaust.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Elie Wiesel

For Students 9th - 10th
A Holocaust survivor, Elie Wiesel, shares his story through his books. This article, which briefly overviews his experiences, provides an excerpt from Wiesel's speech, "The Perils of Indifference."