Name:____________________________ Diary of Anne Frank Choice Board A R T I S T I C Gallery Exhibit Create 5 pieces of artwork that would fit in with five scenes/important moments of the play. Create a slideshow to present your artwork and to explain your five choices by using text evidence for each piece. Write an explanation telling the detail of each piece. Each description should be at least one full paragraph to explain your art. Screencast a presentation tour of your work. Poetry Reading Create 5 original poems to represent 5 aspects (scenes. events, characters, themes etc.) of the play. Create a slideshow to present your poems and explain your five pieces by using text evidence for each. Screencast a presentation of your poetry reading. Write an explanation telling the detail for each poem and textual evidence. Each description should be at least one full paragraph to explain your choices. Graphic Novel Choose three scenes to illustrate as a graphic novel. This cannot be clip art or a collection of things you find, but should be original artwork. Screencast a presentation of your work to give me a tour. You must also write a at least one full paragraph to explain your choices using textual evidence. See me for help with scene ideas. Dramatic Monologue Memorize one of the monologues from the play. You will have to deliver it to the class or video yourself reading the monologue without any note cards or script. You will need to say the words with emotion, like you are really that person speaking. Grade will be based on accuracy and effort for acting/emoting. You will also write a detailed summary/ explanation of your chosen monologue and include at least three pieces of textual evidence to back up your dramatic choices. See me for ideas about acceptable monologues. You must have your monologue approved.
T E C H Y Prezi/Powerpoint/ Infographic Create a presentation on the life of Anne Frank and the impact her writing has had on later generations. Your presentation must have multiple pictures and should detail what you have learned about Anne and the legacy she left behind. Try to focus on new material rather than information we already learned from reading the play. You should include a title slide/introduction, at least 10 informational slides with images, and a works cited slide. Use text evidence from the play and other research. CD Soundtrack Choose at least 5 scenes of the play and a song that represents each specific scene. Write a paragraph to explain each choice including at least one piece of text evidence for each song. Create a cover for your cd with picture on the front and list the title/musicians on the back. You must also provide lyrics for each song, highlighting and explaining important words or phrases. This link may help you with your . You must burn a cd or create a screencast, playing your songs so I can hear them. Book Trailer Your job is to convey the IDEA and MOOD of the book and MAKE THE AUDIENCE WANT TO READ the book. In a series of still or moving images, enhanced by sound and/or narration you must give the BASICS about the book. The four most important elements to convey are: The main character (protagonist) WHO is the main character? The setting WHERE does the story take place? The conflict WHAT is the problem the main character must solve: The mood HOW does the story make the reader feel? The antagonist(s) WHO are they and what is their conflict with the main character? The turning point, climax (only HINT at this - DO NOT GIVE AWAY THE ENDING!!!) WHAT is the most exciting part? Key points to remember: End with a – make them WANT to know what happens to the main character. Collage Exhibit Create a series of collages for 5 characters of your choosing. Write a descriptive paragraph explaining your choices for each one. Your images should be symbolic and not just pictures of characters. You must use direct text evidence for each of your characters’ collages and explain your decisions in your 5 paragraphs. You must also screencast a tour through your collages to present them to me
W R I T T E N News Article Imagine that you are a on the scene of the Frank family being arrested. Write a about the event. You will have interviewed witnesses on the scene, some of whom will be while others will be sympathetic. You may write from the perspective of either a pro-Nazi newspaper or a Dutch paper sympathetic to the plight of the Jewish people. Remember to include an headline. 600 word minimum. You may do multiple articles that add up to 600 words. Argument Essay Write an argument essay on whether or not the story of Anne Frank and The Holocaust should be taught in middle school, or should it be saved for high school when students are more mature. Do think the material is appropriate? Would students be able to handle it better when they are older? Is it important to learn about it at all? Why? Your essay should have three supporting reasons and have a total of at least five paragraphs. 600 word minimum. Be sure to include text evidence. Diary Entries Write at least five diary entries from the perspective of one of the other characters in the Secret Annex (NOT ANNE!). You should focus on that we know about from Anne’s diary (relationships between characters, the food stealing incident, the relationship between Peter and Anne, Margot’s role in the house, Mr. Frank’s private thoughts, etc.) OR you may also try continuing Anne’s diary from AFTER the point where the Frank, Van Daans & Dussel were arrested. Try to capture the of this character as best you can. 600 word minimum. Eulogy for Anne Frank Create an for Anne that captures her outlook on life. Then write a that expresses what you think were her finest personal characteristics. You must deliver your eulogy to the class or video it as if you were speaking at a memorial ceremony for her. You may pretend that you are Mr. Frank, Miep Gies, or anyone who knew her who survived. (See me for help on how to write an epitaph and eulogy). 600 word minimum. Use text evidence from the play. Below you will find some websites that you can use to help you with your project.