The Diary of Anne Frank How do you

“The Diary of Anne Frank” How do you keep from giving up? 8 th Grade Literature

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Bellwork Essential Question: In the face of adversity, what causes some to prevail while others fail? How do you keep from giving up? Unit Goal: Students will read a variety of fiction and non-fiction literature, relating to the Holocaust, learning how other people stay positive while enduring the most challenging of circumstances.

Bell Work Write about your break. ◦ What did you do? ◦ Were you bored? Having lots of fun? Relaxing? ◦ Are you glad to be back in school? Why or why not?

Reading Journals Sticky Notes – mark off in notebook Label and Date as we go along: ◦ Reading Journal # ___ ◦ Notes Respond completely and be prepared to share.

Classwork Complete the “Anticipation Guide” for The Diary of Anne Frank.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? After reading each statement, decide whether you: Agree Somewhat agree/disagree Disagree Be ready to discuss your decision.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? I treat all groups of people the same way.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? I don’t hate anyone.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? I would risk my life for my family.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? I would risk my life for a stranger.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? I get angry when I am not treated fairly.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? If it hadn’t been for Hitler, the Holocaust would never have happened.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? It is okay to ignore things that are wrong if they don’t affect you directly.

Agree? Somewhat…? Disagree? In spite of everything, people are really good at heart.

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Reading Journal #1 The Terrible Things ◦ Why were the Terrible Things able to get away with what they did? ◦ What was the initial reaction by the animals when the Terrible Things first came? ◦ What would have happened had the animals stuck together?

Bell Work SSR Sustained Silent Reading

What are the consequences of silence? “In Germany, they came first for the communists, and I didn’t speak up because I was not a communist. Then, they came for the Jews and I didn’t speak up because I was not a Jew. Then, they came for the trade unionists, and I didn’t speak up because I was not a trade unionist. Then, they came for the Catholics, and I didn’t speak up because I was a Protestant. Then, they came for me and by that time, no one was left to speak up. ” -Pastor Martin Niemoller

Holocaust Pre-reading Journal #2 Imagine that you and your family had to go into hiding in order to survive and avoid being separated from each other. Express how you feel about leaving your home and friends.

“All’s fair in love and war” All Jews were required to ◦ wear a yellow star ◦ turn it their bicycles ◦ do their shopping between 3 and 5 PM ◦ go to only Jewish owned Barber Shops and Beauty Parlors ◦ attend Jewish Schools

“…but you have to make sacrifices for a good cause…if we can save even one of our friends, the rest doesn’t matter, ” All Jews were forbidden to ◦ go to Theaters, Movies or any other forms of entertainment ◦ ride in cars even their own ◦ Use athletic fields ◦ take part in any athletic activity in public ◦ be on the streets between 8 PM and 6 AM ◦ Sit in their gardens after 8: 00 PM ◦ Visit Christians in their homes ◦ use street cars

“It’s like the slave hunts of the olden days” This is because of the Nuremberg Laws

Classwork Read “A Brief History of the Holocaust. ”

Bell Work In your notebook, make a list of three things you learned about the Holocaust from yesterday’s article. Take out your annotated article and place it on your desk.

Elements of Drama: Basic Dramatic Principles Exposition (Background Information) ◦ introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation Initial Conflict ◦ struggle, main problem Complications (Rising Action) ◦ disagreements, additional problems Climax ◦ moment of greatest interest or suspense; the turning point Denouement (Resolution) ◦ how the play ends (final act)

Elements of Drama Act and Scene: ◦ Dramas are divided into acts and scenes. Acts and scenes are important because they organize and add dramatic emphasis to a story. In live performance you can identify a scene by a brief break in the story or blackout on the stage. Breaks between acts are much longer and often present major changes when the story resumes. Act ◦ A major division of a drama that usually focuses on one piece of the plot or theme of the play. ◦ Acts are divided into scenes (similar to chapters in a book). Scene ◦ Presents action in one place or situation.

Elements of Drama Stage Directions: ◦ Stage directions are the instructions written into the script of a play that describe the characters, sets, costumes, and lighting. ◦ They give the readers insight into what the author intends for the visual aspects of settings and specific actions. ◦ Stage directions appear in italics offset by brackets.

Elements of Drama Irony: occurs when there is a difference between what is expected and what actually happens in a short story, poem, or play. ◦ Situational irony An author creates situational irony when a character expects a particular outcome, but the opposite occurs. ◦ Dramatic irony An author creates dramatic irony when the reader or audience has important information that the character or characters do not have. For example, dramatic irony may result when a character lacks selfawareness and acts according to false ideas. How is the play, “The Diary of Anne Frank” an example of dramatic irony? We (audience/readers) know that Anne and the others will not survive.

Elements of Drama Flashback: ◦ An interruption in the present action to show events that happened at an earlier time.

Characters in Crisis (Conflict): Every play centers on a crisis, a situation of danger or difficulty that places something of great value at risk: life, love, family, and pride, anything that is precious to them. The crisis may arise because the characters want something for which they must struggle with someone else (external conflict) or with themselves (internal conflict). The crisis may also arise because the characters want to remove a threat to their safety or happiness. ◦ Character cannot avoid the situation and must stay and face threat = external conflict ◦ Character chooses to avoid the threat = internal conflict

Making a Change (Characterization): Most plays are about change, both in characters and in their relationships. ◦ In The Diary of Anne Frank both dynamic and static characters exist. These changes come about as the characters work out their conflicts. ◦ In The Diary of Anne Frank, we several of the characters change as a result, some becoming wiser and more generous, others pettier and more self-centered.

Holocaust Pre-reading Journal #3 During hiding, your very survival is dependent on the goodness and charity of others. Would you be willing to risk your life for someone you hardly know, understanding that if you are caught, you will be put to death?

The Life and Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank

The Beginning Annelies Marie Frank was born on June 12, 1929 in Frankfurt Am Main, Germany. She was a happy baby, and the second child of Edith and Otto Frank. Otto had even been decorated as a German officer during World War I. But what Anne didn’t know was the terrible political climate outside the boundaries of her rich, green backyard. Anne Frank and her sister, Margot Baby Anne, Margot, and their father

Immigration Pretty soon, Otto thought it became way too dangerous for the Frank Family to live in Germany. As German as they felt, they were also Jewish. And with Hitler and his army, Jewish, was very dangerous to be. In 1933, the Franks moved to The Netherlands. One of the last photos of the Franks in Germany. The Jewish Star of David.

Adjusting to New Life For Anne, it was very easy to make friends. She loved school, and talked a lot. She also had a trick of dislocating her shoulder for a good scare out of her teachers and classmates. Her best friends were Hanneli Goslar, Jacqueline Van Maarsen, and Sanne Lederman. The original three friends were called Hanne, Sanne, and Anne. The three (including another friend) had a club called “The Little Dipper”. She also had six other friends in the club including herself, and then they found out that the Little Dipper had five stars instead of seven, so they named the club, “The Little Dipper Minus Two”.

Chatterbox Anne was very chatty, like it was told. In fact, she was often told by her teacher to write short stories in school, that were often humorous, and protection towards her teacher and classmates. One day, she was told to write an essay on “The Traits of a Qauckenbush”. She explained that she couldn’t help herself because it was a feminine trait, and that her mother talked twice as much as she did. She kept right on talking, and was given another story to write called “Quack, Quack!!”. It talked about three girl geese and the father who ate their heads off for talking too much. This story was her most humorous, and she still kept on talking. This was her last and final essay her teacher gave her.

School Life Anne got good grades, but her biggest problem was algebra. She totally loathed it. She also liked to flirt a lot, but only her mother wished she could’ve been smarter and got better grades like Margot, but Anne knew she could never measure up. Margot Frank’s Report Card

Invasion Anne was still happy with her way of life, along with the rest of the Frank’s. One dreadful day in 1941, the Nazis invaded Germany. Adolf Hitler, Nazi Leader The Nazis

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Dearest Kitty On June 12, 1942, it was Anne’s birthday. She woke up very early to open up her presents in 37 Merwedeplein. The first gift she opened was a red and white checkered diary. She also got a blue blouse, flowers, chocolate, and more, but the diary caught most of her attention. She screamed with excitement, running to her father, hugging him.

Call-Up Notice One dreadful afternoon of July, there was a knock at the door. Anne hoped it was her beau, Hello Silverberg, but it was not. It was a Nazis order for Margot Frank to report to a German labor camp the next day. They went into hiding that very next day.

(Continued) The next morning, they were told to go early in the morning, to a hiding place. Anne later wrote, “ Into hiding- where would we go, in a town or the country, in a house or a cottage, when, how, where…? ” Anne also described what she was taking with her: “ These were the questions that I was not allowed to ask, but I couldn’t get them out of my mind. Margot and I began to pack some of our most vital belongings into a school satchel. The first thing I put in was this diary, then hair curlers, handkerchiefs, schoolbooks, a comb, old letters; I put the craziest things with the idea that we were going into hiding. But I’m not sorry, memories mean more to me than dresses. ” The next morning, the Frank family arrived at their destination.

263 Prinsengracht The Franks arrived at their new hiding place, until the war was over, or they were discovered. It was a three-story building above the store of Otto Frank. First, there was a big door that said “Employees Only” that was the entrance to the hiding place. (Later known as “The Secret Annex”. ) One of the helpers of the Frank family put up a bookcase in front of the door. The Bookcase to the Secret Annex The front of 263 Prinsengracht The back of 263 Prinsengracht

Classwork Begin reading “The Diary of Anne Frank. ” Go to page 510 and begin listening to scenes one and two.

Bell Work SSR Sustained Silent Reading

“God has not forsaken me, and He never will. ”

Kitty Anne Frank’s diary, Kitty. (The most famous diary during the Holocaust. ) Her first entry: “I hope I shall be able to confide in you completely, as I have never been able to do in anyone before, and I hope that you will be a great support and comfort to me. ”

Classwork Finish scene two. Pass out “The Diary of Anne Frank” packets. Begin working on pages 2 -4. The focus is Act 1, scenes 1 -2.

Bell Work Write one sentence about each of the following characters: Anne Mr. Frank Peter

Classwork Work on packet – pages 2 -4. Watch scenes one and two of the video. Go over pages 2 -4 in packet.

Bell Work Why did Anne find it difficult to destroy the Star of David? 2. Anne looks at going into hiding as an adventure at first. When does she realize what it really means? 1.

Classwork Open up your book to page 521 and your “Anne Frank” packet to page 5. Listen to scene 3. Assign packet pages 5 -6.

Bell Work SSR Sustained Silent Reading

Let’s Review: Cast of Characters

Otto Frank Mr. Frank and his family immigrated to Holland in the 1930 s, when Adolf Hitler came into power in Germany. Mr. Frank started an import business, but the business was taken from him when the Germans conquered Holland in 1940. The family lived under increasingly repressive circumstances for a few years, but afraid of what would happen to the Jews, Mr. Frank arranged for his family to go into hiding in the attic above his former business. He invited the Van Daans as well, out of gratitude for Mr. Van Daan’s help when he first arrived in Holland.

Otto Frank (continued) Mr. Frank is the head of the “attic” family, but he willingly shares any information regarding their safety with everyone else. His calmness and patience lead him to try to work out the difficulties that arise between members of the household. Mr. Frank is also a loving, helpful father. He teaches the girls so they do not fall behind in their studies, and he invites Peter to take part in these lessons as well. He and Anne share a special bond; Anne turns to him with her fears and nightmares, not to her mother.

Edith Frank Mrs. Frank is a reserved woman, and she believes that her daughters should be the same way. Her lack of understanding regarding Anne’s personality makes it impossible for the two to share a sustained emotional connection; nevertheless, she is hurt by Anne’s continual rejection of her ideals and her affection. Mrs. Frank takes on the role of conciliator, trying to keep things calm in the attic.

Anne Frank Anne is thirteen years old when her family goes into hiding. She is a rambunctious, precocious, friendly, talkative girl. In the Franks’ life in Amsterdam, Anne had many friends at school, and now, lonely in the attic, she turns to her diary as the confidante with whom she can share her thoughts. She tells her diary about her family, her past, her feelings, and her hopes for the future.

Margot Frank Margot, Anne’s older sister, is eighteen years old when they first go into hiding. She is a reserved young woman. Margot is in every way a wellbrought-up young lady. She is obedient and respectful.

Putti Van Daan Mr. Van Daan helped Mr. Frank when the German first moved to Holland, which is why Mr. Frank invited the Van Daans to share their hiding place. However, Mr. Van Daan is a selfish man, and this quality introduces problems into the attic.

Petronella Van Daan Mrs. Van Daan is vain, flirtatious, and difficult to get along with. She has a high regard for material objects. According to her husband, it was her refusal to give up her possessions that prevented them from leaving Holland earlier and resettling in Switzerland America. In the attic, she can be found constantly caressing the fur coat that her father once gave her.

Peter Van Daan is about sixteen when the families go into hiding. He is a shy, socially awkward boy with an inferiority complex. His closest friend has been his cat, whom he brings to the attic with him. As he tells Anne, he is a “lone wolf. ”

Jan Dussel Mr. Dussel is the dentist who comes to live with the Franks and the Van Daans after they have been in hiding about two months. In his fifties and set in his ways, Mr. Dussel is difficult to get along with.

Miep Gies, a Christian, is about twenty years old when the Franks go into hiding. She was a secretary in Mr. Frank’s business, and now, along with Mr. Kraler, she becomes the lifeline to the attic occupants, bringing them food, other necessities, and luxuries such as books.

Mr. Kraler, a Dutchman, worked for Mr. Frank before the Nazis took away his business. Now, Mr. Kraler runs the business. He willingly risks his life to help his friend and former employer.

Reading Journal #4 Theme: An idea or message about life, society, or human nature. What are some of themes that you already see in “The Diary of Anne Frank?

Bell Work Of all the characters in “The Diary of Anne Frank, ” who are YOU the most like? Why? Give a specific example. Use this stem: I am most like ______ because ____________________________.

Classwork Theme Character’s Actions Connection to the Theme Prejudice The characters have to go into hiding to avoid being sent to a camp. It is because of Hitler and his followers’ hatred of Jews that this happened to the Frank family. Set up theme assignment. Complete theme assignment during video. Collect packets. Watch scene 3.

Bell Work SSR Sustained Silent Reading

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http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=n. F cbp. GK 9_aw&safety_mode=true&persi st_safety_mode=1&safe=active “I Have a Dream” assignment. ◦ Anne’s perspective ◦ Share out

Bell Work: Respond to the following questions in your notebook: 1. As Act 1, scene 4 opens, what is Mr. Van Daan doing? 2. What does Anne’s nightmare in scene 4 tell the audience about her? 3. How does Anne describe the problem between her and her mother? What do you think would improve it? 4. Explain the irony of Mr. Van Daan’s complaint about Moushi’s eating up all of the food. 5. Mrs. Van Daan thinks a thief may never tell they are in hiding. Mr. Dussel disagrees with her, saying a thief might make a bargain wit the Green Police in exchange for information about people in hiding. Which is the more logical conclusion? Why?

Classwork Go over bell work review questions. Finish watching scenes three through five of the video. Work on pages 7 -8 in packet. Review – Wednesday ACT 1 quiz – Thursday

Romance Blossoms The years went by, in a routine, mostly. Peter and Anne felt that their parents didn’t understand them, so they started to confide in each other. One day, Anne shared her first kiss with Peter, and they met often. But later, Anne found out she was no match for Peter. She couldn’t get much out of him, as much as she confided to him. But that didn’t worry her, she still had Kitty.

“The most you can do is pray for God to perform a miracle and save at least some of them” Anne and her family spent 25 months hiding in the Annex over her fathers office in Amsterdam

“Enough for today… yours Anne M. Frank” August 4 th 1944 between 10: 00 and 10: 30 they arrested the 8 people hiding in the Annex Margo and Anne Franke were transported from Auschwitz at the end of October and brought to Bergen-Belsen Concentration camp near Hannover The Typhus epidemic that broke out in the concentration camp it the winter of 1944 -1945 killed Margo and few days later Anne. Her approximate date of death is between late February and early March The bodies of both girls were probably dumped in the Bergen. Belsen’s mass graves The camp was liberated by British troops on April 12 th 1945

Westerbork The Franks and van Pelses were headed to Westerbork, their first concentration camps. It would be the best camp anyone imprisoned could go to. But, they realized that it was actually a transit camp. Every Tuesday, thousands of trains were going to other concentration camps, while passengers did not know where they were going. But all they knew was to fear it. On one unlucky Tuesday, the Franks and the van Pels were headed for Auschwitz. As unlucky as they were, that was the last train to leave Westerbork before it

Auschwitz When the families arrived to Auschwitz, it was much worse. There was a director who would say left or right, and the Franks were lucky that they took left. Hermann went the wrong way, the right, straight into the gas chambers. He was killed shortly after. What then made Anne scream was that she was separated from her father. They four women were taken into this room filled with stripped women, meaning they had to take their clothes and get uniforms. The women also had to have their heads shaved. But that didn’t hurt the 3 Franks that much, as long as they were together.

Bergen-Belsen In November of 1944, Anne and Margot saw their mother for the last time. They were headed off for another concentration camp, Bergen-Belsen. This would be the worst for them. When they arrived, they were frightened, sick, and were tired. They were suffering from scabies, a rash caused by parasitic mites. As thousands of people laid over dead, the two sisters lost hope, as they grew weaker and weaker. Margot was one day two sick to get up. In between April-May 1945, Margot Frank died. Anne was slightly stronger, but truly knew she was alone. Without family, without her diary Kitty, she had nothing. Typhus epidemic grew wider, and Anne already had it, just to make her loose her will to live. But what she didn’t know was that her school friend, Hanneli Goslar, was over the fence of Bergen- Belsen. That made Anne a little happy, but still not enough to make her smile. Hanneli Goslar remembers: “ ‘I have nothing. ’ Anne said. I threw her a package over the fence (filled with socks and fruit) and then I hear she’s crying. What happened? Another hungry lady grabbed the package, and ran away with it. We met two days later, and she caught the package…. . but this was the last time we could speak. ” A couple of days later, Anne Frank died.

Grave The grave of Anne and Margot Frank.

Coming Home When the war was over, Otto Frank returned home. Auschwitz was liberated the 27 th of January, but Otto decided to come after the war for a safe return. He knew Edith had died at a concentration camp, and had no news on the van Pelses. But all Otto wanted and had hope was for his two daughters.

Dreadful News Otto still searched for his two daughters, and then got the news from another person at Bergen-Belsen. The news that he’d been dreading finally happened: His two daughters were dead. A week later, he got a letter from the Red Cross with the same answer. Red Cross’s Letter

Anne’s Legacy When Otto told the dreadful news to Miep, she was saddened. But when the families were arrested, Gestapo threw Anne’s diary on the floor. When Gestapo left, Miep and Bep went to pick the diary up, so (they thought) Anne would be happy to have it back when she returned. Miep opened a drawer, and picked out Anne’s diary. She handed it to Otto, and said, “This is Anne’s legacy to you. ”

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