Completing the Sentence Unit 11
Quiz 11 on Friday
Anne Frank
There will be a quiz on Friday. I suggest students reread the play.
Students are not expected to have the story memorized. I want to see what they know.
Projects
Now that we are wrapping up reading the play, we can begin to delve deeper into the play.
I will focus specifically on these Common Core Standards:
- CC.8.R.L.2 Key Ideas and Details: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
- CC.8.SL.5 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
The Diary of Anne Frank Oral Presentation
Sections 2 and 3 have other options that we have already discussed. This is another option.
ALL sections must determine the central theme and analyze how it is developed in the play.
Create a detailed and organized presentation
What message does the
play convey about the following: (Choose one to develop)
- War
- The effects of stress on people
- The strength of the Human Spirit
- Courage
- Faith
- Family
Summary
____ Start off with a five sentence
summary of the text to provide a context for your discussion. Being objective means you just give the
facts- no opinions or “I think.”
Theme
____ State
your claim: The theme, central idea, or message of this play is …
Now support your
claim with reasons:
Characters
How is the theme developed through
the characters?
____ Actions
____ Dialogue
____ Internal/external conflicts
____ Mannerisms
(You do not have to explain each
character. Just focus on how the writers
used certain characters to convey the message.)
Setting
____ Explain the setting of the
play.
____ How does the setting help
convey the message? (Remember, an author wants to convey a message through
his/her piece. Why have the setting in
the attic? I know it is where they stayed, but remember the writers had to
craft a play to be performed on stage.)
____ If the setting were different,
could the same message be conveyed?
Plot
____ Make a diagram of the plot:
exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution.
The play is an adaptation of the
real diaries.
____ Discuss how the scenes in the
play helped convey the message of the play.
How did the writers craft the scenes to not only make the diary come
alive, but in the end, convey the lesson they wanted us to learn?
Visuals
You can make a Power Point.
Visuals would help the listeners
follow your claim.
____ The more visuals you have, the
more organized you will be, the better your grade will be!
Grade
Be sure every ____ is checked off
above.
You will be graded on having
everything required in your presentation.
I will also give you an
organization grade, so make sure your presentation is smooth.
Partners
You do not have to work with
partners. Not everyone in this class is
reliable. Be prepared to present by
yourself. This is your grade!
Hand in
I would like you to hand in the
outline you will use for your presentation BEFORE you present!
