Miss Miskimmin’s Lesson Plans for the Week of 03/20/17:
Monday, 03/20: Read aloud in character. Recognize motivation, story, dynamic character (1.3.8 J, C, B).
Materials: Lit book
- Record weekly obligations
- Check homework.
- Discussion of Act 2:1
- Introduce moral vs. theme activity
- Assignment:
- Complete moral vs. theme activity
- Pre-read your part for Act 2:2
Tuesday, 03/21: Read aloud in character. Recognize motivation, story, dynamic character (1.3.8 J, C, B).
Materials: Lit book
- Volunteers read Act II scene 2. Discuss.
- Assignment: Complete notes and questions.
- Notes should focus on
- Anne and Peter’s characters
- Anne’s relationship with her mother
- Growing tensions/conflicts
- Themes
- What is an inferiority complex?
- Define “invasion fever” on p. 424 col. A
- Complete the following in paragraph form:
- Analyze quote on p. 424 col. A: “But it does make life more bearable…”
- Bring all materials for Act 2:1-Act 2:2 in order to participate in a large group discussion tomorrow.
Wednesday, 03/22: Read aloud in character. Recognize conflict, motivation, reversal, dramatic irony (1.3.8 J, C, B).
Materials: Lit book, discussion materials
- Check and discuss homework.
- Small and large group discussion focusing on discussion questions from Act 2:1(loose ends)-Act 2:2.
- If there is time, we will begin reading Act 2:3
Thursday, 03/23: Read aloud in character. Recognize conflict, motivation, reversal, dramatic irony (1.3.8 J, C, B).
Materials: Lit book, drama terms list
- Check and discuss homework.
- Volunteers read Act 2:3. Discuss.
- Assignment:
a.Completenotes and questions. Keep all of these materials in preparation for a class discussion.
b.Take note of Mrs. Frank’s character and the changes you’re witnessing.
- Why are these changes happening now?
- Why didn’t she ever stand up for herself before (when Mrs. Van Daan speaks poorly about Anne)?
c.Take note of Mr. Van Daan’s behavior.
- Where have we seen these actions before?
- What does this say about the “rats?”
d.Where does Peter show loyalty to his father?
- Why would Peter respect him after he has disgraced the family?
e.Complete the following in paragraph form:
- Analyze Mr. Frank’s quote: “We don’t need the Nazi’s to destroy us. We’re destroying ourselves” (426 col. A).
f.Reversal: The point at which the action of the plot turns in an unexpected direction for the protagonist. Where is there an example of reversal in this scene?
Friday, 03/24: Read aloud in character. Recognize conflict, motivation, exposition, suspense, climax, resolution, flashback, dramatic license (1.3.8 A, B, C, D, F, J).
Materials: Lit book, drama terms list
- Check and discuss homework.
- If there is time, read Act II scenes 4 and 5. Discuss the end of the play.
- Assignment:
- Complete reading, notes, and questions. Be prepared for a large group discussion on Monday.
Scene IV
- What information (exposition) does Mr. Van Daan reveal about why they remained in Amsterdam instead of going to Switzerland or America?
- Now that you look back on the play, how does this information add to your understanding of some of the characters?
- The climax of the story occurs in this scene. Where is it?
- Complete the following in paragraph form:
- Analyze Mr. Frank’s quote: “For the past two years we have lived in fear. Now we can live in hope” (433 col. A).
- Describe how each character reacts when the police arrive.
- Is this how you would expect them to behave? Why or why not? (If you need to look at the growing tension leading up to the capture to answer this, go ahead and do so.)
Scene V
- When does this scene take place (month and year)?
- How much time has passed since Act I Scene I?
- Each scene provides us with a reminder that this play is told as a flashback. What was that reminder?
- Complete the following in paragraph form:
- Analyze Mr. Frank’s quote: “She puts me to shame” (434 col. B).
- Do you think Mr. Frank has a right to feel this way?
- Quiz on Act II