A Letter from Pierrot: Fostering Empathy and Connection through Reflective Writing or Alternative Media in "The Boy At the Top of The Mountain" #AlQaReading Book Club

 A Letter from Pierrot: Fostering Empathy and Connection

YOUR TASK:  Choose ONE of the following OPTIONS for Expression:

1. Write a traditional letter from Pierrot to Anshel about his journey and feelings.
2. Record an audio diary as Pierrot, narrating the same events.
3. Use technology (speech-to-text or video) for digital creation of your final product.

FOLLOW UP: In groups, compare letters to explore different interpretations of Pierrot’s emotions.

Multiple Means of Expression (UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING): STUDENTS' OUTCOMES

Alejandra Vilanova

Irene Gordo

Irene Borrego's letter.

Clara Duran's letter

Pierrot Fischer,

The Top of the Mountain,

Somewhere near Salzburg.

18/02/1942

Anshel Kohn

Unknown

Unknown 

Unknown

Dear Anshel:

I have been wanting to reach out to you. Lots of things have happened since we last wrote.

The trip from France to Germany has been complicated, my aunt is weird, I still don't want to approach her too much. I have been on a train and met a lot of new people even though I have to say they weren't all as nice. Some days ago I got to what I suppose it's going to be my new home for now, it is really big and there are people working. My aunt is not the mistress here, she is the housekeeper, there is another person who is the mistress and leads the people working here such as a woman that took care of me, her name is Herta. Herta was the first person I knew when I got here, she is the second in charge. She is nice and helpful but she almost forced me to take off my clothes in front of her, but I completely refused.

 Since my mom died and I guess a little bit earlier things have been off with people, there is some type of tension between people and I am always thinking about it, I hope I could understand.

Some time ago, I went exploring and I found a lot of beautiful places to see. I would really like to show you, I hope you could come, I really miss you, and learning with you.

Therefore, I am having a good time here. I don't think this is my place but it's really interesting here. 

I will keep you informed,

Pierrot

Elia's