Anne Frank Legacy Project Options - HARRIMAN -A limited number of students will be able to do the same project. Those students who are doing the same type of project will most likely not be allowed to do the same project over the same person, story, etc. This will be up to teacher discretion. -Students names will be randomly drawn on the project choice day, and you will choose projects in that order. For that reason, when you are looking over this list, you should think of at least five different options that you may like to do. You need to make peace with the idea, however, that you very well might end up doing a project that wasn t even on your original top five list. -At this time, each student will receive a Project Planning Notes & Grade Sheet. *Do NOT use Wikipedia as a source. SCHEDULE (Specific to Mrs. Harriman s ELA classes) February 1 - March 3 -Selections read and studied in class Tuesday, March 7 -Project options briefly explained -This sheet made available via Google Classroom & teacher s website Wednesday, March 8 -Students sign up for projects in the order of their random drawing -Students receive planning worksheet and start working on their projects. (workday 1) Thursday, March 9 -Please bring supplies to school to work on aspects of your project. -In-class work time for projects (workday 2) Friday, March 10 - No school Monday, March 13 -Please bring supplies to school to work on aspects of your project. -In-class work time for projects (workday 3) Tuesday, March 14 -Please bring supplies to school to work on aspects of your project. -In-class work time for projects (workday 4) -The teacher will check your project for completeness in class Wednesday, March 1 -Projects are DUE today -First half of class = project work time, practice presentations - Second half of class = start presentations (bonus point for volunteering to present this day) Thursday, March 16 -finish presentations
Available Topics: 1. The Diary of Anne Frank play 2. Anne Frank s diary entries (p. 3-36) 3. Anne Frank (author of The Diary of a Young Girl) 4. After Auschwitz (p. 379-382). Elie Wiesel (author of After Auschwitz ) 6. There but for the Grace (p. 38-386) 7. Wislawa Szymborska (author of There but for the Grace ) 8. Anne Frank Remembered documentary 9. Jon Blair (director/creator of Anne Frank Remembered documentary) 10. One of the inhabitants of the Secret Annex Projects Topics that can be used for this project Total number that can use this project in one class period 1. Letter: Write a letter (four paragraph minimum) to a main character or author asking questions, protesting a situation that the character/author was a part of, making a complaint and/or suggestion about the behavior/writing. This must be done in correct letter format, have a pre-write, edit, and typed final copy. 2 Interview: Write at least fifteen questions that will give the character/person the opportunity to discuss his/her thoughts and feelings about the events presented in the selection. Answer each question as you think the character/author would answer. You may turn this in 1) typed nicely 2) digitally recorded (you would be the interviewer, another person would pretend to be the interviewee) 3) performed and video recorded (with the help of someone else) 3 Stage: Build a miniature stage setting of a scene in the play in a box (shoe box or larger). Include miniature props, backdrops, etc. The project should be open from the front side, the same way an audience would view a stage. Include a two-paragraph typed and printed summary of the scene and what you chose to put in it. Think of this as something you would show a director if you wanted your idea for a stage setting to be chosen for a play. 4 Sketches: Make four hand-drawn and colored sketches (8 ½ x 11 minimum measurement for each sketch) of some of the scenes/events from the play ALL 4 3,, 7, 9, 10
and label each sketch with a complete sentence. Mount these sketches on a piece of poster board. Write two paragraphs about why you chose to portray those scenes/events. Diorama: Construct a diorama (three-dimensional scene, typically viewed from above, which includes models of people, buildings, plants, and animals) of one of the main events of the story. Many students have used sturdy box lids (shoebox or larger) as the base of their dioramas in the past. Include a two-paragraph typed and printed of the scene 6 Graphic Novel: Create a mini graphic novel for at least one entire act of the play. The graphic novel should be at least ten pages long ( fronts and backs or 10 fronts), using 8 ½ x 11 paper. Create a cover for your graphic novel out of sturdy paper or cardstock, a three-pronged folder, or similar material. The cover should have a title and an appropriate illustration. The entire novel should use color and/or black and white thoughtfully. You will have to edit out some of the action to fit the length to 10 pages. 7 Collage Cube: Do a collage cube by covering a closed box with images that depict six different elements (characters, setting, conflict, etc.) of the story. Try to find images for the collage from multiple sources. Each side of the box should have a theme (specific character, setting of the story, author of the story, etc.). Completely cover each side of the box with multiple images, covering any of the original box material. The cube can be no smaller than a 4 cube. Type and print two paragraphs explaining your visual collage cube and the theme for each side. Many students have created these cubes from larger boxes, cutting them down, and duct taping them together. 8 Peep Box: Create a peep box of an important scene or the setting of the play. This site gives good directions for what is called Shoe Box Theater. It is the same as a peep box: http://www.californiapapergoods.com/shoe_box.shtml. Type and print two paragraphs explaining the scene you created and why you chose to have people look at the scene through the hole you created. 9 Literature Element Prezi: Use www.prezi.com to create a zooming presentation (aka prezi ) that completely covers at least three literary terms, including evidence from the story/poem. The Prezi should have an introduction, three distinct sections for the three literary terms, and a conclusion. These elements should be visually organized by topic, using Prezi to its fullest advantage. You will present your Prezi to the class. your teacher for help with setting up a free account. 10 Sewing and Design: Research the history of quilt blocks (there are many sites devoted to patterns and history of blocks). Choose a block that you think represents either an author or a character out of the play. Create the block using fabric or other materials (neatly measured paper that has been glued to a foundation would work if you don t have sewing skills). Type and print two paragraphs about the block s meaning, name, and why you chose it for this character or author. Also discuss your design decisions (color, contrast, etc.) in your paragraphs. Site to try: http://www.womenfolk.com/quilt_pattern_history/ 1, 2, 4, 6 4 1, 2, 3, 4,, 6, 7 4
11 Diary: Choose a character (not Anne) and think about what that character s diary/journal would look like. Write a diary/journal (the equivalent of 10 handwritten pages, single spaced) that one of the play s main characters might have kept before, during, or after the story s events. Make the diary/journal look realistic for the time period and the character. If you have chosen an actual book for a journal, show it to your teacher to check page requirements. Some journal books are much larger than others. 12 Skit: Turn one of Anne s diary entries into a skit. Type up a script and enlist the help of friends or classmates. Either perform the skit live for the class, or record it digitally to play for the class. Write a 1-2 paragraph explanation of what this process was like. How did you take her entry and turn it into a drama? 13 Museum Gallery Poster: Imagine that you have been put in charge of a museum exhibit about the one of the Annex members or authors from this collection. Create a poster to introduce the exhibit about this person. This poster would be the first thing museum-goers would read before they entered the exhibit. Your poster must include: 1) visuals (drawn by you or printed and properly labeled with source) 2) 2 important and accurate quotes from the person 3) A paragraph for museum goers about how this person is connected to the Holocaust 4) A timeline of 8-10 important events in this person s life. 14 Research essay: Use the writing process to write a paragraph research report on one of the following topics: 1. Auschwitz 2. Elie Wiesel 3. Fritz Pfeffer 4. Wislawa Szymborska. Miep Gies 6. Otto Frank s life (after the war is over) 7. The story behind publishing Anne s diary. 8. Other topics upon teacher-approval, 7, 9, 10 4 2 4 3,, 7, 9, 10 8 You need at least 3 sources, properly cited in a bibliography to accompany your research paper. You will turn in a pre-write, at least one edited draft, and a typed final copy (including bibliography). Remember to check your sources for reliability carefully. Wikipedia is not allowed. 1 Investigation Report: Do some research about the investigations into who turned in Anne Frank and her family to the Green Police. Summarize the different investigations into a PowerPoint, Prezi, or Google Slides document. Your last slide should be a bibliography. You need at least FOUR different sources for your project. Try this site: http://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/discovery-andarrest/the-discovery-of-the-people-in-hiding/investigation-into-suspicionsand-speculations/ 1
16 Compare/Contrast Plays: Research the new play Anne, which is based on Anne s complete (unedited) diary entries. Make a poster where you compare and contrast the two plays. You can use a Venn Diagram or similar structure on your poster. Use at least 3 different sources to help you come up with your poster. Tape a list of your sources to the back of your poster. Start your research with this New York Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/0/13/theater/a-holocaust-play-inamsterdam-opens-in-controversy.html 17 Poetry Anthology: An anthology of poetry is a collection of poems around a central theme or themes. Create an anthology of poetry. You must include 10 poems ( of your own creation; from published authors). Your five themes are hate, survival, hope, war, and strength. Type your poems nicely and present them in a book form. Your book should have 1. sturdy cover 2. an introduction explaining why the poems go together 3. a dedication 4. a table of contents. the poems 6. a paragraph biography of each author (including yourself) 7. a list of the sources you used for the poems and author information *Do not copy the biographies (plagiarism). **Each poem should be at least 10 lines long. 19 Flexible Project: Come up with your own project inspired by something you read or saw on the Secret Annex Website. Be sure that your project has these components: Connection to literature elements through: a. writing b. creating c. explaining Write a project and share it with me. Chances are very good, I will allow you to do it! your teacher with your own fabulous ideas. 1