Acting the play out in class provides them an almost firsthand knowledge of Anne and the other characters, especially as they witness typical teenage issues unfolding between Anne and her mother. They are then better able to identify with Anne as a person, and therefore allow the Holocaust experience to almost come alive. It is at this point that it is valuable for them to write on the subject in order to further synthesize their feelings and reactions. Concepts Students apply knowledge of the Holocaust in general and The Diary of Anne Frank in particular to their writing.
Students learn to express an opinion in a concise manner.
Students learn to use different types of word processing within ClarisWorks. Indicators Students produce a ClarisWorks document in a format alternative to straight word processing. Students demonstrate an understanding of the emotional effects of the Holocaust. Students gain practice in persuasive writing. Students learn proper format for the business letter, a newspaper article, or a legal brief.