https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67VqAoIC2Ew
Each student has a copy (which they are responsible to return) in their baskets to read along with.
If you don't have your book copy with you here is a pdf version:
file:///C:/Users/desla/Downloads/the_diary_of_a_young_girl.pdf
Oct 13 - read to page 27
Oct. 14 - read to page 38 and to 1:13:58 on audio
October 15 - Response #2 - On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write a clear, detailed and organized paragraph(s) using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Saturday, 20 June, 1942
Anne names her diary Kitty and plans to treat it as her closest friend.
She writes that “paper is more patient than man.” Why do you suppose
that despite the richness of her family life and her many classmates,
Anne still longs for a “real” friend?
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 2.
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Oct. 16 - For the audio book the class left off at 1:29:40 which is page 46 up to Monday November 9 1942.
Oct. 19 - Response #3- On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Saturday, 20 June, 1942
Ann mentions the Anti-Jewish decrees: “Jews must wear a yellow star,
Jews must hand in their bicycles, Jews are banned from trams and are
forbidden to drive. Jews are only allowed to do their shopping between
three and five o’clock.…Jews must be indoors by eight….Jews are forbidden to visit theaters.…Jews may not take part in public sports….and
many more restrictions.” Consider how you might feel if any of these
restrictions were placed on your life. Select one and briefly describe the
impact it might have on your life if it were to become law.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 3.
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Oct. 20 - read to page 61 audio 1:56.58
Oct. 21 - Response #4 On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences, with correct spelling, capitalization and punctuation to the following prompt:
Wednesday, 8 July, 1942
Anne must pack her most “vital belongings” into a school satchel. If you
were forced to pack quickly and could only fill a small school bag, what
items would you consider “vital belongings”?
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 4.
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Oct. 22 - read to page 77 and listen to audio to 2:25.07
Oct. 23 - Response #5 On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Saturday, 11 July, 1942
Anne tries to make her room more cheerful with pictures of film stars and postcards. What do you have on the walls in your room? Describe the ways you might try to make the Secret Annexe more attractive.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 5 .
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Oct. 26 - review parts of a paragraph and complete worksheets
Oct. 27- Reading test then start review the parts of a letter - see entry underneath this entry on my website
Begin Response #6 - On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write a clear, detailed and organized friendly letter using complete sentences and at least 3 paragraphs to the following prompt:
Friday, 21 August, 1942
Anne is upset because even though she is thirteen years old, her mother still treats her like a baby. Write a letter to Anne advising her on how to convince her mother to accept the fact that Anne is nearly grown.
(Do not repeat yourself throughout the letter, but use specific detailed support)
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 6.
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Oct. 28 - working on letter
Oct. 29 - reading to page 86 audio time 2:41.07
Oct. 30 - Response #7 On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Monday, 21 September, 1942
Anne writes, “I was being discussed and they decided that I’m not completely stupid after all, which had the effect of making me work extra hard the next day.” Write about a time in your life when someone gave you a compliment and how that compliment made you feel.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 7.
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Nov. 2- Response #8 On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Monday, 28 September, 1942
Anne is amused by a quarrel between Mrs. Van Daan and Mrs. Frank. Anne concludes that “You only really get to know people when you’ve had a jolly good row with them. Then and then only can you judge their true characters!” People often say hurtful things in the heat of an argument that they would never normally say. Think about a quarrel you have had with a friend or family member. What did you learn about that person’s character because of the fight?
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 8.
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Nov. 3, 4, 5 - reading and grammar tests and reading to page 90, audio 3:12:19
Nov. 6 - Response #9 On your assigned computer and in Google Docs complete the following dialogue - write one clear, detailed and organized paragraph using complete sentences.
Tuesday, 29 September, 1942
Complete the following dialogue. Please don't just use one or two words - describe!
First Student: Yuck, using a jar for a toilet is just gross.
Second Student: Yeah, really. But I think I could be quiet for a whole day.
First Student: Dream on. You talk all of the time. I can’t imagine not being able to talk at all.
You: Anne could still tell her family what she was thinking without making noise. She could…
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 9.
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Nov. 9 - snow day
Nov. 10 - reading day - to page 112 and audio - 3:32:51
Nov. 12 - Response 10
On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write THREE, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
If you were given three wishes, but could only use them for things that didn’t directly benefit you, what would you wish for? Why?
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 10.
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Nov. 13 - reading day - your choice of reading material
Nov. 16 - Response 11
On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
List 15 things you are grateful for in a paragraph format. In another describe how having gratitude improves your life?
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 11.
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Nov. 17 - Reading "Anne Frank" to page 121 - audio 3:46:44
Nov. 18 - Response 12
On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Write in detail about someone who is important to you. Explain why they are important.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 12.
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Nov. 19 -
Response 13
On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Write in detail about your biggest strength and your greatest weakness. How do these traits affect your character?
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 13.
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Nov. 23 - reading test and writing day
Nov. 24 - reading "Anne Frank" page 151 audio 4:41:41
Nov. 25 - Response 14
On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
I would love to learn to ...
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 14.
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Nov. 26
Response 15
On your assigned computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
What is your favourite childhood memory? Why? Explain fully.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 15.
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Nov. 27 - in class lesson
Nov. 30 - Reading Anne Frank starting at page 151 (audio 4:41:41) and read to the end of Monday 28 February, 1944
Dec. 1 - Response 16
On your computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Who is the person you usually talk to when you have a problem or an issue to resolve? Why? Explain fully.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 16.
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Dec. 2 - Response 17
On your computer and in Google Docs write two, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Where is your most favourite place to go to when you are feeling "afraid, lonely or unhappy"? Why? Explain fully.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 17.
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Dec. 3 and 4 - Reading Anne Frank starting at page 161 - 168 to start of Tuesday, 7 March 1944
Response 18
On your computer and in Google Docs write 5, or more, clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Identify the 5 most pivotal people in your lives who have influenced you, and whose values and expertise you rely on. Provide the details and/or share anecdotes and examples.
* Often students identify friends, family members, religious leaders or teachers.
*An anecdote (pronounced an-ik-doht) is a very short story that is significant to the topic at hand; usually adding personal knowledge or experience to the topic.
This portion of the assignment allows me, as the teacher, to connect with you as we move into our study of the topic of genocide and explore the people who really matter to us, and imagine what our lives might be like if those people were taken away.
We, later on in other responses, will explore questions like:
- Who would you rely on if these pivotal people weren’t there?
- What effect would this have on you?
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 18.
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Dec. 7 - reading together- starting at page 168 and ending on page 176
Dec. 8 - reading together - starting at page 176 and reading to 183
Dec. 9 - review and preparation for reading comprehension - Main Idea - emailed to you
Dec. 10 -On your computer and in Google Docs write at least 3 clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
What makes a person nice? Explain fully.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 19.
On your computer and in Google Docs write at least 3 clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Today is a good day because ...
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 20.
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Dec. 11 - Meet for check up and then work on Responses 19 and 20.
Dec. 14 - reading together - starting at page 184 and reading to 197
Dec. 15 - reading together - starting at page 197 and reading to 209
Dec. 16 - reading together - starting at page 209 and reading to 219
Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 - Using quotes in your writing instruction and lesson.
Then response writing using the text and quotes.
On your computer and in Google Docs write at least 2 clear, detailed and organized paragraphs using complete sentences to the following prompt:
Look back on Anne's entries from March 19 to end of April 17. Do you think Peter loved Anne or not? Provide support to your opinion.
When you are done make sure your name is at the top left hand side of the page along with the date and the title - Response 21
Holidays!
