Anne Frank Culminating Task due 8 Nov 13

A hard copy will be given to each class. Groups and topics be will determined by the power of the hat.

Grade 7 Language - The Diary of Anne Frank Culminating Task

Success Criteria

1.     It is important to format your assignment in a clear and organized manner.  That can be clearly communicated during your oral presentation of your project. 

2.      Your approach will need to be creative and representative of your own strengths.

3.      The information included in your project is generated from the novel and the content should be detailed and descriptive. 

4.     Your written work should be typed, edited and free of errors (grammar, spelling, or punctuation)

5.     Your presentation will be 5 to 7 minutes long.  You need to be familiar with your project so that when you present you do so with ease and familiarity with the content included in your project. 

6.      Please ensure your project is visually appealing.

Part 1 - Individual Work - Choose 1 (one) question from each of the three categories. Your responses shall be typed, 1-2 paragraphs of 7-8 sentences each (it shall not exceed this limit). When submitting your work be sure to include a cover page that specifies what questions you are responding to, as well as a works cited list if you conducted any outside research. You will also be required to follow the same citation guidelines we used for the Maturity Paragraph.

Knowledge Understanding Questions:
1. What kind of girl is Anne Frank? What are her most noticeable characteristics?  2. Is Anne Frank someone you think you might have been friends with? Why or why not?  3. Why is the preservation of her diary so important to our understanding of the history of that time?  4. Anne’s diary draws the reader into her life story. Give specific examples that you found particularly memorable. 
Thinking Questions:

5. What evidence do we have from her diary that Anne was brave? That she was hopeful for the future?  6. What are the major issues or problems Anne faces? Which of these are personal, and which are more global issues of her time? What point of view does she express on each issue? 
Communication Question:

7. How does Anne change over the course of her diary entries? Give evidence to support your response. 

Part 2 - Group Work - Each group will be assigned one of the projects. Each project will be presented to the class in a 5-7 minute presentation through an information poster. Where applicable, each group will submit a works cited list.

1. Cartography of World War 2 (3 people):

Create a story-board map poster/comic strip, to explain how Europe changed between 1938 and 1946. Each frame should have a brief synopsis of the major changes each year, such as when countries declared war, were conquered, liberated, and surrendered. The maps need to be neatly drawn (not print outs).

2. Cartography of the Final Solution (2 people):

Create a map to show the location of prisoner camps, concentration camps, and the death camps maintained by the Nazis. Include important dates such as creation and liberation. The Germans relied heavily on the rail system for movement, and this shall be reflected on your map. Be mindful that some internet research may lead to sites that are graphic depictions of life in the camps.

3. Camp Contrast (2 people):

Extend Ms Templeton's presentation to continue the comparison of North American Internment camps and the Nazi Concentration camps. In your research you should determine the necessity for the camps, creation and liberation/closing dates, and the life style in the camps. Your research may also extend to other countries. Be mindful that some internet research may lead to sites that are graphic depictions of life in the camps.

4. Cartography of World War 1 (3 people):

World War 1 was said to the Great War and "the war to end all wars." Create a story-board map poster/comic strip, to explain how Europe changed between 1913 and 1919. Each frame should have a brief synopsis of the major changes each year, such as when countries declared war, were conquered, liberated, and surrendered. The maps need to be neatly drawn (not print outs).

5. Themed Poster (3 groups, 2 people each):

There are many power themes embedded in Anne's diary. Choose one of the themes of either Prejudice, Racism, or Discrimination, and design a creative poster to explain how this theme connects to Anne's diary.

6. Parts of the Final Solution (3 people):

During World War 2, the Jewish people were not the only persecuted group of individuals. Continue your research and created thematic posters that you believe the Nazis would have posted in their conquered lands to help the SS capture these people. In your posters include traits, characteristics, and other clues you feel the Nazis would want others to know. Be mindful that some internet research may lead to sites that are stereotypical depictions of these people.

7. The Power of the Woman (2 people):

In World War 2, much like other historic wars and battles, women played a key role and yet are often overlooked by the gruesome outcomes and statistical data of wounded and lost soldiers from battle. Research some of the important women who played a vital role during World War 2. You may want to consider persons from both the Axis and the Allies to show an unbiased approached. During your research, you may want to consider large groups or organizations of women as well.

8. The Power of Culture (3 people):

Arguably the most notable poetry from World War 1, In Flander's Fields is an iconic reflection of poetry during a time of chaos. One of the most vivid scenes in the HBO series Band of Brothers features a string quartet playing during the idle time of soldier waiting for battle. Musicians also played at field hospitals, religious ceremonies, burials, and other traumatic moments to help ease the tension. A similar scene in Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan features soldiers listening to classical music before the climactic battle at the end of the film. Conduct some research to find and reflect on other notable works of literature and music to share with the class. OR Create a series of "found" poems. Your found poem should take words and phrases from the original text and rearrange them into a poem that gives new meaning to the words. Consider including poems written by other characters mentioned in the diary. Using excerpts from the text will be important part of this project.

9. Lead the Way (3 people)

Create a series of character profiles for the leaders of the countries involved in World War 2 for both the Axis and the Allies. Include some of their own history, their rise to political power, and their background and beliefs.

Presentation and Due Date: 8 November 2013 periods 7 and 8