Assignment Task:
Find three articles about Kristallnacht from reputable sources such as news outlets, encyclopedias, non-profit organizations, public media, or educational institutions. Make sure one of them includes information about commemorations of Kristallnacht, which had its 80th anniversary in 2018. Examine some sources from the international community to see how the event was reported around the globe. Read them carefully and then complete both parts of the Activity. Cite your sources using the correct style. Step 2: Travel Back in Time Imagine you were a reporter in 1938 who had been asked to write a news article on Kristallnacht. Write a two paragraph summary of the events. Make sure to include information on what is happening, who it is happening to, and why it is happening. Step 3: Reflecting on Kristallnacht Write an essay, record a podcast, or make a video presentation that clearly answers the following questions: What were the effects of Kristallnacht? Why is it an important event in history? While there were some people who did intervene during Kristallnacht, many people did not. Why do you think so many people remained as bystanders? What responsibility do you think bystanders hold for allowing Kristallnacht to happen?