Maurice Ogden's poem, "The Hangman", alongside "First They Came..." by Martin Niemöller combines powerful themes warning of the dangers of indifference and silence in the face of injustice. Combining the universal themes presented by Ogden and Niemöller, this activity joins Simon and Garfunkel's song, "The Sound of Silence" into the mix. Complete with multiple writing prompts, reading and poetic comprehension questions, and song lyrics, this bundle enables students to study the dangers of indi