Sunday, May 21, 2017

Food for Thought

Hi, everybody! I am sure that all of you have read the book by now. I have some questions for you and I want to let you know that both Amy and I are eager to find out what you think!
Choose whatever question appeals to you and start writing!

1. What do you think Amy's goals were when she asked Max to participate in the project?
2. Describe Max's relationship with friends and neighbours in Targu Lapus and how things changed by the late 1930s. (chapter 4-6)
3. What happened to Max and his family in May 1944?
4. What stands out to you as Max describes the situation on the train? (chapter 7-9)
5. How did Max find out about the fate of his family after they were separated?
6. Max describes several experiences at Kaufering III. Which one stands out to you the most? Why?(chapter 10-13)
7. What decision did Max and other prisoners have to make when they were sent back to Dachau? What did Max choose and where did he go as a result of his decision? (chapter 14-16)
8. Discuss the challenges that Max faced within the first year of being liberated. (chapter 17-20)
9. What prompted Max to begin speaking and telling his story?
10. The author asks the question "How can we be certain that their lives, memories and legacies are remembered?" How would you answer this question?  

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Another Message from Max to Students in Targu Lapus

When Max visited our classroom on May 3, he sent this message to you! 

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

How Was Spring Break?

Hello!
It has been awhile since we have communicated.  Hope all of you in Targu Lapus had a great spring break! I wanted to let you know that Mr. Max is coming to speak to my class tomorrow (Wednesday).  I told Ms. Ciupe that I would put a post on the blog to let you know.  I know he would be excited to hear from all of you in Targu Lapus and would love to answer any questions you might have.  Please post your questions.  I will be filming his talk and will post portions of it here. I really wish we could Skype while he visits, but there is an 8 hour time difference.  Hope to hear from you.  Post your questions!!! 

Ms. McDonald