SEEING THE GOOD IN PEOPLE: WHAT THE HOLOCAUST AND PEOPLE’S PERSONAL JOURNEYS CAN TEACH US ABOUT OURSELVES Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Compiled

SEEING THE GOOD IN PEOPLE:

WHAT THE HOLOCAUST AND PEOPLE’S PERSONAL

JOURNEYS CAN TEACH US ABOUT OURSELVES

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl

Compiled and Created by Sally C. Shoemaker

E.Q.: How does the context and background knowledge of the time period improve my understanding of the text?

Setting Up YOUR Diary What do you know about a diary?

In your diary (composition book) create a circle map and describe everything you know about a diary.

Diary

Vocabulary: Assignment Due 1-11-13

circumstances monument confide curiosity melancholy enhance satchel feminine stimulant vital

World War II

Create a K-W-L-H Chart about World War II.

KKnow

WWant to Know

LWhat I

Learned

HHow I Can Learn More

World War II

Content Vocabulary Holocaust World War II Adolf Hitler The Nationalist Socialist (Nazi) concentration camps deportation rearmament Jews

World War II

Create a Timeline Add events and dates as we watch the

video. We will add to this timeline

throughout the unit. Introduction to World War II

The American Chronicles: The Prelude to War: 1935-1939

Add more to your chart. Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young

Girl Introduction

What is a diary used for? Answer this question in your diary.

Make sure to give a complete explanation and examples. Refer back to your circle map.

E.Q.: How does understanding the purpose for a diary impact the meaning of a text? How does word choice affect the tone of the diary?

Tone Words have attitude. List three (3) words that convey a positive tone. List three (3) words that convey a negative

tone. List three (3) words that convey a humorous,

ironic, or sarcastic tone. View this list. Create a list in your diary of

words you would use. Tone Vocabulary List

Tone Words

Reading Selections As we read today, recognize tone words and

identify the tone of the diary entry. Make sure to note this in your diary.

Sunday, 14 June, 1942 Monday, 15 June, 1942 Saturday, 20 June, 1942 (1)

Look back to your Tone Vocabulary List

Tone Words

If you were to write a diary entry today, what tone would it have? what words would you use? what would it teach you if you

read it one (1) year from now?

Written Response

What have you learned about the Civil Rights Movement? Answer this question in your diary. Make sure to give a complete

explanation and examples. Think back to what we learned in our

earlier units.

E.Q.: Hoes does comparing and contrasting similar incidents in history help you understand the author’s meaning in the text?

Create a Double Bubble Map View the video on The Treatment of

Jews in World War II. Complete a comparison of these

two eras in history. What do they have in common. How are these two times different?

Compare and Contrast

Reading Selections As we read today, recognize how Jews

were treated during this time. Saturday, 20 June, 1942 (2) Sunday 21, June, 1942 Wednesday, 24 June, 1942 Tuesday, 30 June, 1942

Compare and Contrast

Look at the information you collected for your double bubble.

Use this information to write a paragraph(s) that compares and contrasts the two incidents in history.

Make sure to give a complete explanation and good examples.

Written Response

What do you already know about annotating text? Answer this question in your diary. Make sure to give a complete

explanation and examples. Think back to what we learned in our

earlier units.

E.Q.: How do readers effectively analyze and annotate texts for evidence?

The Six Reading Habits http://guides.hcl.harvard.edu/sixreadinghabits

1. Preview2. Annotate3. Outline, Summarize, and Analyze4. Look for repetitions and patterns.5. Contextualize6. Compare and Contrast

Annotating Text

What does an Annotated Text look like? When you annotate your text, you will have several

things written on your page: Mark new or unfamiliar vocabulary. Mark important words or phrases. Write questions, feelings, or ideas in the margins that you

think of while you are reading. Make Connections: write these in the margins.

Text to Text Text to Self Text to World

Annotating Text

As we read today, look back at the six reading habits.

Friday, 3 July, 1942 Sunday morning, 5 July, 1942 Wednesday, 8 July, 1942 Thursday, 9 July, 1942

Reading Selections

After reading, take the copy of one diary entry and annotate that text using the notes from the six habits of reading.

You can do this using any format you choose.

Remember, annotation has to work for you. It is individual!

Written Response

How would you feel living in a small hiding place? How do you think Anne felt? How do you think the other family

members felt? Include all these impressions in your

diary entry.

E.Q.: How does reading about the Secret Annex help in understanding the setting?

Look at the floor plan on page 17. Draw a floor plan of your home. Write a list of the people who live

in that space. Make a list of pros and cons about

your living space.

The Annex

As we read today, think about how Anne feels.

Friday, 10 July, 1942 Saturday, 11 July, 1942 Friday, 14 August, 1942 Friday, 21 August, 1942

Reading Selections

Today you have two entries to complete.1. Predict problems that might occur living

in such a small place.2. Complete Personal Diary Entry #1

Write an entry about your impressions of Anne. Tell what you think or feel about what we have read so far. Include your own personal ideas.

Written Response

What makes the writing of the diary seem complex? Tell what elements of the writing

make it sound “smart” or “mature.” Explain and give examples from the

text.

E.Q.: How does an author’s use of sentence structure impact the meaning of the text?

monotonous – 25 obstinate – 27 ludicrous – 28 sufficient – 47 rebuke – 65 emancipation – 70 clandestine – 83 tumult – 91 optimistic – 109 tranquility - 115

Vocabulary: Due Friday, 1-18-13

Sentence Structure and variety can improve the “level” of the writing.

To improve your own writing you must vary your sentence structure and incorporate more complex and compound complex sentences.

Notes on Sentence Structure

Sentence Structure

Wednesday, 2 September, 1942 – Thursday, 12 November, 1942

We will be reading pages 24 – 49.

Friday, 25 September, 1942 After reading, go back to this date

and identify the sentence structure of the first 15 sentences in this diary entry.

Reading Selections

If you had to go into hiding suddenly and had a few minutes to write a letter to leave for important friends to find, what would you tell them? Remember you cannot give any

information that would reveal that you are hiding or where.

You can only say your goodbyes. Identify the sentence structure of

each sentence in your entry.

Written Response

How would you describe Anne? What is her character? What emotions does she express?

E.Q.: How does understanding an individual’s traits and emotions impact the meaning of the text?

Tuesday, 17 November, 1942 – Friday, 12 March, 1943

We will be reading pages 50–70.

Look back at page 51 The Prospectus and Guide to the

“Secret Annexe”

Reading Selections

After reviewing the Prospectus and Guide, create a written response that includes the following: What could you live with? What could you not live with? Add rules or procedures that you

think are important. Make sure to give reasons for those

new rules or procedures.

Written Response

Writing as a Gift Write a poem to someone who is

important to you. What emotions do you want to

express? Write a 20 line (min.) poem that you

could give to someone special.

E.Q.: How does the author’s use of figurative language affect the meaning of the text?

List these forms of figurative language. Check which ones you think you know. metaphor simile personification hyperbole idiom alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia

Figurative Language & Sound Devices

Thursday, 18 March, 1943 – Monday, 26 July, 1943

We will be reading pages 71-93.

Look back at page 82 Otto Frank’s Poem to Anne Identify Figurative Language and

Sound Devises

Reading Selections

Diary Entry How would it feel to have no gifts on

your birthday or Christmas? Write a diary entry for either your

birthday or Christmas. Reflect on how it would make you

feel to receive no gifts. Think of what gifts you might give to

someone if you could not buy anything.

Written Response

Look at what life events have occurred in the book.

Write seven (7) If/Then statements that illustrate cause and effect.

E.Q.: How do an author’s personal experiences affect the meaning and understanding of the text?

If you Give a Cat a Cupcake.

Create a cause and effect chart and list these as I read this aloud to you.

Cause & Effect

Thursday, 29 July, 1943 – Wednesday, 17 November, 1943

We will be reading pages 93-118.

Reading Selections

Diary Entry Days in hiding were probably much

the same. Write a detailed description of your

daily routines. Use the style of today’s reading. Refer back to how Anne explained

her routines.

Written Response

Updating Our Time Line 1939 September 3, 1939 May 10, 1940 May 14 and 15, 1940 February 1941 December 7, 1941 December 8, 1941 May 1942 July 6, 1942

E.Q.: How do writers organize and locate information to form a well written piece of writing?

struggle – p frustration – p proximity – p encounters – p clarify – s cite – s precise – s relevant – s concrete – s explicit - s

Vocabulary: Homework Due 1-25-13

In The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne struggles with becoming who she really wants to be because of the frustrations she feels with her mother and her sister, Margot.

Describe how living in a secret hiding place and in such close proximity to her family and others is a struggle for Anne.

Is she able to become who she really wants to be? Explain what changes she experiences and what

they teach her about life. Provide details on the personal problems and

encounters that Anne Frank endured in the hiding place that helped her become the young girl that she was.

Writing Assessment #1: Information/Explanatory

Prewriting Create a Writing Plan that will help you keep

your ideas organized and that will include ALL the required responses.

Drafting Your rough draft must be completed before

class tomorrow. Make sure that you have followed your writing

plan. Use the prompt as a checklist. This essay must be at least 500 words in length.

Writing Time

Writing Assessment #1

Today’s Tasks: Revising & Editing Use the Checklist to make changes to

your rough draft. Final drafts are due at the end of

class tomorrow.


Writing Assessment #1 Today’s Tasks:

Complete FINAL DRAFTS! Follow Required Procedures:

Standard Blue or Black Ink ONLY Standard Sized Paper Name, Date, and Class Period on the

First Page Number Your Pages Give Your Essay a Title Do NOT Skip Lines


What is life like in hiding? Answer this question in your diary. Use details from your reading.

E.Q.: How do an author’s experiences and changes in life affect the understanding of the text?

morale – 122 supple – 136 saunter – 142 tinge – 155 coquettish – 168 hospitable – 184 sabotage – 193 livid – 210 pseudonym – 215 jocular - 217


Reading: pp. 119-144 Saturday, 27 November 1943

through Thursday, 27 January, 1944

Reading Selections

Diary Entry

Write a paragraph explaining how you have changed since the beginning of sixth grade.

Include information on what has caused those changes.

Written Responses

Odd Man Out Write about a time when you felt

different or left out. Make sure to tell about the event

and your feelings.

E.Q.: How do my personal experiences relate to the text?

Reading: pp. 144-171

Friday, 28 January,1944 through Tuesday, 7 March, 1944

Reading Selections

In Class Essay

What Anne Frank experienced was an extreme version of the kinds of intolerance, bullying, and bigotry that people still experience every day.

Write a personal narrative describing a time you were a victim of this type of behavior, or a time when you treated someone else unfairly.

Let your unique voice come through in your writing, using verb tense, voice, imagery, and all the other literary tools at your disposal to engage your audience.

Written Responses

Intensive Pronouns Write 5 sentences that include an

intensive pronoun.

E.Q.: How do I correctly use intensive pronouns?

Hint: An intensive pronoun ends in self or selves and is not necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence.

Examples from the text: Sunday, 27 September 1942

“Margot doesn’t need it, she is such a goody-goody, perfection itself, but I seem to have enough mischief in me for the two of us put together.”

Sunday, 7 November, 1942 “It is only that I long for Daddy’s real love: not

only as his child, but for me – Anne, myself.” Wednesday, 29 September, 1943

“If you just think that she still has to finish her office work downstairs, that Koophuis is ill, Miep at home with a cold, and that she herself has a spained ankle, love worries, and a grumbling father, then it’s no wonder she’s at her wit’s end.”

Intensive Pronouns

Reading pp. 171-196

Sunday, 12 March, 1944 through Monday, 3 April, 1944.

Reading Selections

Using Intensive Pronouns

Pick one diary entry from today’s reading.

Rewrite 5 sentences and add intensive pronouns.

Make sure to look back at the definition and any examples for reference.

Written Response

How would you feel if you had to live in hiding? Answer this question in your diary.

Beyond the Diary Going Into Hiding – pp. 54-56Beyond the Diary

Hidden Places

E.Q.: How do an author’s experiences and changes in life affect the understanding of the text?

Jigsaw Activity: Change

Each group needs to prepare one part of our Tree Map. Address your specific topic. Remember to use evidence from the text. Anne’s Loneliness and Feelings of Depression Anne’s Relationship with her Mother Anne’s Relationship with her Sister, Margot Anne’s Relationships with Other People in the

Secret Annex Anne’s Romantic Feelings Toward Peter The Status of the War

Jigsaw Activity: Change

Each group needs to prepare one part of our Tree Map. Address your specific topic. Remember to use evidence from the text. Anne’s Loneliness and Feelings of Depression Anne’s Relationship with her Mother Anne’s Relationship with her Sister, Margot Anne’s Relationships with Other People in the

Secret Annex Anne’s Romantic Feelings Toward Peter Anne’s Dreams for the Future The Status of the War

Reading pp. 196-222

Tuesday, 14 April, 1944 through Tuesday, 2 May, 1944.

Reading Selections

Change What do you think is the most

significant change that has occurred in Anne’s life?

Explain your response in your diary. Remember to use evidence from the

text.

Written Response

What racial or religious prejudice do you see in the world today? Write a paragraph describing your

response to this question. Include descriptions, an explanation

and give examples in your response.

E.Q.: How does an author’s personal experience show through in his or her writing?

Reading pp. 222-242

Wednesday, 3 May, 1944 through Friday, 26 May, 1944.

Reading Selections

Hope Why has Anne almost given up

hope? How does she feel about her

situation now?

Written Response

How do you think the older generation views kids today? Write a paragraph giving your

viewpoint on this question. Include an explanation and give

examples in your response.

E.Q.: How does an older generation’s viewpoint influence a younger person?

capitulation – 243 pamphlets – 244 commotion – 245 envious – 248 idle – 248 gale – 251 jittery – 253 finicky – 259 perturbed – 261 superficial - 266


Reading pp. 242 – 268The Afterword

Wednesday, 31 May, 1944 through Tuesday, 1 August, 1944.

Reading Selections

Compare Yourself How are Anne’s views different

from those held by you and your classmates?

How are they alike?

Written Response

Update Your Timeline June 6, 1944 August 4, 1944 August 20-25, 1944 March 1945 May 7, 1945 May 8, 1945

E.Q.: How do I effectively analyze a visual text?

“Diary of a Young Girl”

Text Version Film Version

Key Similarities

Key Differences

Storyline

Characters

Events

Facts

“Diary of a Young Girl”

Why did the producers of the film choose to leave out certain important and relevant events and include others?

What ways did the producers use to draw attention to these events and facts that they did include?

Cube Activity Complete the definitions on each

part of the cube. Fold the paper to create the cube. Use the cube to complete the Quiz. This is an independent activity!

If you finish early, you may pick up a copy of Writing Assessment #2 and begin working on this essay. This assignment will be due on Friday.

E.Q.: How do I identify and use pronouns effectively in my writing?

Writing Assessment #2 – DUE FRIDAY – 2-15-13

Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing Publishing Proofreading

E.Q.: How do I support my point of view with sufficient evidence?

from “Blood, Toil, Tears and Sweat” urgency – paragraph 1 rigor - 1 toil - 3 ordeal – 4 grievous – 4 wage – 4 tyranny – 4 lamentable – 4 impulse – 4 buoyancy - 4


In Anne Frank’s, Diary of a Young Girl, one of the common subjects that Anne writes about in her diary entries is the conflict and differences between her parents and herself.

In addition, Anne writes extensively about how young people are viewed and treated by the older generations.

Think about the ideas that Anne Frank presented in her diary entry on July 15, 1944, and other important diary entries as well.

Describe how Anne Frank’s experiences as a young person shaped her beliefs and views about youth and the younger generation.

Examine the similarities and differences between Anne Frank’s views on the younger generation and yours, and explain when an adolescent becomes an adult and an “independent thinker.”

Support your answer using evidence from the text.


How would you convince someone to turn a “no” into a “yes”?

Answer this question in you diary. Make sure to use real-life examples.

E.Q.: How does an author use words to persuade and appeal to his or her audience?

Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain, spoke to Parliament on May 13, 1940. Persuasive Techniques - Notes What strategies did he use to persuade

his audience to agree with him? Make a list of loaded words. Look for evidence of sound devices. Annotate the text of the speech. (Refer

back to your notes on annotation.)

Churchill’s Address to Parliament

Does hearing change our perspective? Listen to the audio version. Listen for

accent and pronunciation choice of words use of formal speech pace and delivery ability to inspire and inform tone

Which do you prefer – hearing or viewing? Why?

Churchill’s Address to Parliament

What was the purpose of Churchill’s speech? Make sure to include information

about the persuasive techniques he used.

Mention vocabulary choices. Explain how Churchill achieved his

purpose. Explain your response by referring to

the text of the speech.

Written Response

Writing Day Create a checklist from your prompt. Check your essay to make sure you

have completed these tasks: Did you address all areas of the prompt? Did you create a Controlling Idea and

use it in an introduction? Did you use accurate and adequate

evidence from the text to support your ideas and information?

Did you use correct grammar, usage, and mechanics?

E.Q.: How do I support my point of view with sufficient evidence?

What would I change about my home or school if I were in charge?

Answer this question in you diary. Choose either home or school. Give examples to explain your

answer.

Would you like to win $250.00!

E.Q.: How do I make writing decisions when I need to express my own ideas?

from Roosevelt’s Speech infamy– paragraph 1 solicitation - 2 intervening - 3 launched – 5 implications – 6 onslaught - 8 premeditated - 9 treachery - 9 inevitable - 11 dastardly - 12


If I were Mayor, I would… What a Mayor can and cannot do.

In Class Essay Cannot exceed 350 words. The essay must contain your name and the

name of your school. The first sentence must be “ If I were mayor, I

would…” If you do not finish this in class, it is

automatically homework. Every 6th grader in the county must complete

an essay.

Writing Task

If you were upset about something, what words would you use to get your point across?

Answer this question in you diary. Make a list of words and then

explain your answer.

E.Q.: How does word choice and language influence my understanding of the text?

Read President Roosevelt’s Speech

Annotate the Speech (Refer back to your notes on annotation.)

Look for examples of: Word Choice Repetition Sound Reasoning/Logic Tone

President Roosevelt’s Speech to the Senate and House of

Representatives

Read the photo of President Roosevelt’s Speech that was revised.

Look for the changes that were made. Create a chart with the changes and

determine why the changes were made.

President Roosevelt’s Speech to the Senate and House of

Representatives

Original Version Changed Version Why the Change?

“Unity in Congress” by Frank Kluckhohn – The New York Times Read the newspaper account of

Roosevelt’s Speech. Create a chart of Key Arguments and

Claims

E.Q.: Why did Roosevelt’s declaration of war have such widespread support?

Text Reference Key Argument Claim or Call to Action

“Unity in Congress” by Frank Kluckhohn – The New York Times Use your completed chart to answer

the Essential Question.

Why did Roosevelt’s declaration of war have such widespread support?

Written Response

E.Q.: How can I effectively show what I have learned in this text study?




“Declaration of War on Japan” and “Blood, Toil, tears, and Sweat: Address to Parliament on may 13, 1940” are famous speeches given during World War II.

They were designed to elicit an audience response from listeners.

Compare and contrast these two speakers’ messages and their uses of language.

Analyze the speeches’ subject, mood, tone, and use of sensory imagery.

Support your analysis with examples and details from the speeches.







E.Q.: How do I support my argument with sufficient evidence?

Who turned in the Franks?

Write an essay explaining who you think turned in the Franks.

Make sure to support your claim with reasons and evidence.

This essay is due at the end of class.

from “Marigolds” by Eugenia W. Collier nostalgia – 1 meager - 1 loafing - 2 exploits - 2 mocking - 3 exuberance - 3 bewilderment - 4 caricature - 4 squalor - 5 poignancy - 5


E.Q.: How do authors use specific literary elements to convey character and character traits?

What do you know about the Great Depression?

Answer this question in your diary. Make sure to give as many examples

as you can.

Read and Annotate the Text Make sure to make connections:

to yourself and your life to other texts you have read or viewed to other real world events

Notice words and phrases that are used.

Write questions it makes you think of. Write down new ideas that you

develop.

“Marigolds” by Eugenia W. Collier

E.Q.: How do authors incorporate life issues to help convey the importance of characters in a piece of text?

What life issues are you facing today?

Answer this question in your diary. Make sure to give a complete

explanation. Are you like Anne or are you like

Lizabeth?

Comparison Chart

Examine the similarities and differences between our two texts.

Issue Similarities Differences

Life Issues

Reactions to Problems

Thoughts

Feelings

Economic Issues

Racial Issues

Others?

Character Comparison – Anne and Lizabeth

Written Response

Use your charts to answer this question:

Who are you more like? Answer this with a short

essay in your diary. Make sure to give a complete

explanation. Use examples from the text.

E.Q.: How can I effectively show what I have learned in this text study?



Writing Assessment #4: Argument

In the texts that we have read in this unit, the main characters have shown us how mature and immature that they can behave and portray themselves.

In choosing one of the following texts, Diary of a Young Girl or “Marigolds,” in what ways is the main character more like an adult than a child?

What can the main character’s actions and behaviors tell us about young adults growing up in society?

Do you believe that external events and conflicts force a child to act more like an adult?

Support your answer using evidence from the text.

Writing Assessment #4: Argument






E.Q.: How do I support my argument with sufficient evidence?

Who turned in the Franks?

Prewriting Research Drafting Revising Editing Publishing Proofreading

Statement of the Prosecution

Research Day

Make sure to locate information from reliable sources.

Prepare a Speech as if you were making a statement to the jury to sum up you prosecution of the guilty party.

Statement of the Prosecution

Presentations

Use Sound Devices and Literary Elements to “Spice Up” your Speech.

Practice your speech! Be ready to present!

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SEEING THE GOOD IN PEOPLE: WHAT THE HOLOCAUST AND PEOPLE’S PERSONAL JOURNEYS CAN TEACH US ABOUT OURSELVES Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Compiled