Night Credit Redemption Writing Assignment
You are going to write a letter to Elie Wiesel, the author of Night. There are several things you need to think about for your letter. First, you must use proper letter format (see below). 6
Your letter needs:
An opening
At least 3 body paragraphs
A closing
Signature
Your letter should include the following information:
1) Tell Elie what you thought/ how you reacted to his story
2) Mention at least 2 specific incidents (things that happened) from the book and how or why they affected you.
Use your journals to help you.
3) Tell Elie what you learned about the Holocaust from his experience
4) Explain what you learned from his experience overall
5) Share any other personal information, questions, or insights you would like.
Sample Letter Format
Dear Elie Wiesel,
I just finished reading your book Night. I read it in my English class. I found your story hard to read because of all that you and your family went through. It really made me think about what I would have done if I were in your situation. I’m not sure I could have been as strong as you………
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Sincerely,
Renee Ferguson