Original PromptTHE BARRACK we had been assigned to was very long. On the
roof, a few bluish skylights. I thought: This is what the antecham-
ber of hell must look like. So many crazed men, so much shout-
ing, so much brutality.
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Dozens of inmates were there to receive us, sticks in hand,
striking anywhere, anyone, without reason. The orders came:
"Strip! Hurry up! Raus! Hold on only to your belt and your
shoes... "
Our clothes were to be thrown on the floor at the back of the
barrack. There was a pile the...
This resource focuses on the excerpt "Night" by Elie Wiesel, specifically the arrival of the narrator at a concentration camp. It aims to enhance students' analytical skills as they examine the narrator's emotional state and comprehend the key events depicted. The resource includes vocabulary words such as 'barrack', 'lucidity', and 'camaraderie', which are essential for understanding the text. Various questions, including multiple-choice and short answer, encourage deeper engagement with the material, prompting students to reflect on the characters' experiences and feelings. The challenge task invites students to explore complex themes such as loss of identity and the struggle for survival in extreme circumstances, enhancing their interpretative skills.