The Diary of Anne Frank: The Play
Webquest Activity
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Pre-Reading Activity: Stations |
Station 1: Plot versus Theme and Resources
Directions:
1. Read the short excerpt that explains the difference between theme and plot.
2. Complete the side of handout labeled plot and theme at the station in its entirety. Your answer must be in complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.
3. Read the short excerpt about reading resources. Pay close attention to the resources that will help us learn more about Anne's life.
4. Complete the handout at the station in its entirety. Answers do not have to be in complete sentences - a list is fine. However, there MAY NOT be any spelling errors. Refer to the excerpt for spelling.
5. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Station 2: Background Information
Directions:
1. Read the background story about Anne Frank. You should read through the information at least twice.
2. Use the text to go back into the story to answer each of the questions located in the folder at this station. All answers should be in complete sentences, without spelling errors, and correct grammar and punctuation.
3. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Station 3: Timeline
Directions:
1. Read the directions on the handout explaining the set up of the timeline.
2. Read through the timeline.
3. Use the timeline to answer the questions in their entirety.
4. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Station 4: Vocabulary
Directions:
1. Read over the vocabulary words and their definitions.
2. Carefully read the directions on the handout.
3. Use the vocabulary definitions to complete the handout.
4. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Directions:
1. Read the short excerpt that explains the difference between theme and plot.
2. Complete the side of handout labeled plot and theme at the station in its entirety. Your answer must be in complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.
3. Read the short excerpt about reading resources. Pay close attention to the resources that will help us learn more about Anne's life.
4. Complete the handout at the station in its entirety. Answers do not have to be in complete sentences - a list is fine. However, there MAY NOT be any spelling errors. Refer to the excerpt for spelling.
5. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Station 2: Background Information
Directions:
1. Read the background story about Anne Frank. You should read through the information at least twice.
2. Use the text to go back into the story to answer each of the questions located in the folder at this station. All answers should be in complete sentences, without spelling errors, and correct grammar and punctuation.
3. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Station 3: Timeline
Directions:
1. Read the directions on the handout explaining the set up of the timeline.
2. Read through the timeline.
3. Use the timeline to answer the questions in their entirety.
4. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Station 4: Vocabulary
Directions:
1. Read over the vocabulary words and their definitions.
2. Carefully read the directions on the handout.
3. Use the vocabulary definitions to complete the handout.
4. When the timer goes off signaling that the station is over, please make sure your name is at the top of your paper. If you are not finished, please write "need to finish" at the top. If you are finished, draw a star (*) at the top. Then, place your paper into the folder.
Diary/Journal
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"Science magazine recently released a study on the effects of diary writing for college and high school students. The results showed that students experiencing test anxiety and who wrote about their disquiet (worries/concerns) in a diary right before the exam performed better on the test by half a grade.
"Dictionaries and diaries are old friends; what better way to learn new words than expressing your thoughts in writing? We welcome this bit of educational news as an excuse to talk about the precise origin of “diary” and some of its history.
"Diary comes from the Latin word diarium. You’ll recognize the first part of that word as di-, “day” in modern English. The suffix “-arium” and its more modern equivalent “-ary” show up in many words you use every day: library, stationary, revolutionary. If you haven’t guessed already, the suffix means “in connection with or pertaining to.” A diary is just that, a daily log that records the events that happened over the course of the day. The playwright Ben Jonson, a contemporary (an author who wrote at the same time) of Shakespeare, was the original shortener of diarium to diary. The word first appeared in 1605 in his play Volpone.
"Diaries differ from journals in that they are updated daily. In the modern use of the word, a diary is of a private nature, often written for an audience of one. Recently, diaries have moved online as web logs, or blogs. These differ from the personal, handwritten sort of diary by aiming for a large audience. The linguistic qualities that make a person’s writing and speech unique are their idiolect. A diary is a sort of gym for the idiolect."
http://blog.dictionary.com/diary/
"Dictionaries and diaries are old friends; what better way to learn new words than expressing your thoughts in writing? We welcome this bit of educational news as an excuse to talk about the precise origin of “diary” and some of its history.
"Diary comes from the Latin word diarium. You’ll recognize the first part of that word as di-, “day” in modern English. The suffix “-arium” and its more modern equivalent “-ary” show up in many words you use every day: library, stationary, revolutionary. If you haven’t guessed already, the suffix means “in connection with or pertaining to.” A diary is just that, a daily log that records the events that happened over the course of the day. The playwright Ben Jonson, a contemporary (an author who wrote at the same time) of Shakespeare, was the original shortener of diarium to diary. The word first appeared in 1605 in his play Volpone.
"Diaries differ from journals in that they are updated daily. In the modern use of the word, a diary is of a private nature, often written for an audience of one. Recently, diaries have moved online as web logs, or blogs. These differ from the personal, handwritten sort of diary by aiming for a large audience. The linguistic qualities that make a person’s writing and speech unique are their idiolect. A diary is a sort of gym for the idiolect."
http://blog.dictionary.com/diary/
Journal Entries
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Prompt 1: Friday, April 22, 2016
You and your family have to go into hiding in a very small space for an unknown period of time. You have about fifteen minutes to gather your belongings. What do you need on a daily basis? What would you bring with you to help you pass the time? Prompt 2: Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Imagine you are a part of the Frank family and now have to follow the hiding rules that Mr. Frank explained. How would you react? What would you do all day if you had to sit in silence without walking around and use NO electricity/electronics? Look back at the list of items you packed. Is there anything you wish you packed to keep you entertained? |
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Prompt 1: Example
April 22, 2016 <---Remember the date! Dear Diary, <---Remember the salutation! We have arrived at our new place. My family, entire family living with me, was forced to leave our house! This is crazy! I didn't know what was going on, but all I remember was my mom shouting that we had fifteen minutes, then 10, then 5, then 2, then we were out! My mind was racing and I immediately knew that I should grab some important things! My mom had no answer as to when we would be back and my dad was running around grabbing things, ignoring me, as he seemed to be in a rush. I just sat down and am evaluating what I brought. It happened so quickly that I couldn't even keep track of what I was packing. I managed to fit it all in two bags to carry, my backpack, and my pockets. Below is a list of what I have with me:
I guess I should start making myself at home... Love, <---Remember the closing! Miss Christman <---Remember to sign your name! |
Prompt 3: Friday, April 29, 2016
Please reflect upon this past week. Then, discuss your plans for the weekend. Use the questions below to help you write an entire page. How was your week? What was your favorite part? What do you wish you did? What are your plans for the weekend? What are you most looking forward to? What do you wish you could do? |
Prompt 4: Tuesday, May 3, 2016
What is your biggest pet peeve? A pet peeve is something that annoys you, such as others being late or others chewing their gum too loudly. Why does this pet peeve bother you? Do you have any other pet peeves? If so, talk about them and why they bother you. What do you think would drive you the most crazy living in the secret hiding place? |
Prompt 5: Monday, May 9, 2016
Please reflect upon this past weekend. Then, discuss your plans for the weekend. Use the questions below to help you write an entire page. How was your weekend? What was your favorite part? What do you wish you did? What are your plans for the week? What are you most looking forward to? What do you wish you could do? |
Prompt 6: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Please reflect upon the quiz. How do you think you did? What did you know? What should you have studied more? What grade do you think you earned? If you have not filled your page, you may journal about anything else you would like. |
Prompt 7: Thursday, May 19, 2016
What were you like in fifth grade? Were you shy or outgoing? Are you still the same way or have you changed? If you have changed, how are you different now? What are your goals for the high school? |
Prompt 8: Friday, May 20, 2016
How would you describe Mr. Van Daan? Why do you describe him this way? How does he treat others? Would you want to be friends with someone who acted like him? Explain, in your own words, what it means to treat others the way you would like to be treated. Please provide at least 3 ways you could be a better person towards others. |
Prompt 9: Monday, May 31, 2016
How do you feel about Anne saying "In spite of everything, I still believe that people are good at heart"? Would you feel this way in her situation? Why or why not? How did you spend your three day weekend? What did you enjoy most? Is there anything you wish didn't happen? What do you wish you did do? |
Prompt 10: Friday, June 3, 2016
How did you feel writing in this journal/diary? Did you like writing about your thoughts? Did you like having something to confide in (tell your secrets to)? If you did not like it, why didn't you like it? What are you most looking forward to about the summer break? What do you hope to do? |
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