Because of Romek #3

1. Describe your reactions to hearing David Faber speak. (3-5 sentences)
2. Describe in 3-5 sentences David's experiences with the Russian Partisans, and explain why you think Romek was so proud of him.
3. Why do you think the Gestapo would spare David's life and return him to the ghetto after torturing his brother to death? (3-5 sentences)

Romek #2

1. 3-5 sentences: What is the significance of David's pet pigeon? (Why does it become important?)
2. 3-5 sentences: Describe the conditions of the Pustkow Vacation Camp. Why do you think the Nazi's use the term "vacation" camp?
3. Write at least 2 questions you would like to ask David Faber on Friday.

Link for Righteous Gentiles

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shtetl/righteous/

1. Read the proclamation at the bottom of the page.
2. Read your assigned portion.
3. Prepare a short (1-2 mins) presentation to share information about the event/people you explored.

DUE Sunday, 5/18: Romek Post #1

Answer questions in complete sentences using numbers.



1. Using your own words, in 3-5 sentences, describe an interesting fact or detail you've learned about the Holocaust, World War II, the Nazi party, or Hitler. Why do you find this important or interesting? This could come from class discussion or from viewing the web sites.



2. a) 2-3 sentences: Describe the family of David Faber.

b) 2-3 sentences: Why do you think David remembers every last detail in the early chapters of the book?



3. What does the rescue of his father show about David's character? Name the qualities you see in him, and give examples from the text to support your conclusions.