Facebook: Literary Elements

Anne Frank Facebook

 Literary Elements

Reading Grade

Due: December 21 or 22nd

Objectives:

ü  Identify examples of figurative language

ü  Quote a character’s words and thoughts accurately from the play and diary text

ü  Integrate actual quotes from the play to include as dialogue

ü  Include elements of figurative language

o   Simile

o   Metaphor

o   Hyperbole

o   Personification

o   Setting

o   Conflict

o   Characters: round, flat, antagonist, protagonist

ü  Use technology to create a “Facebook” page for the Secret Annex

Project:

            Using the location of the Secret Annex in Amsterdam, develop a fake Facebook page for a person in the Secret Annex using the template provided (or recreating your own version).  The comments, voice, images, and information should accurately represent the Secret Annex and use figurative language and literary elements throughout the statuses and comments.  This should also include actual text from the play.  Convey not only character thoughts and conflicts,  but add figurative language to expand upon them.

Requirements Checklist:

____ Character name: first and last

____ Photograph of person

____ “Groups” list—what sorts of historically accurate or environmental groups may be active in the Secret Annex or Amsterdam at that time?

____ Elements of figurative language

Ø  Simile

Ø  Metaphor

Ø  Hyperbole

Ø  Personification

Ø  Setting

Ø  Conflict

Ø  Characters: round, flat, antagonist, protagonist

____ Four status updates (at least)

____ Five friend comments (at least)

____ “Friends”

____ An “extra”—bumper stickers, events, photo album, note

THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER WILL HELP ENSURE THAT YOU COVER ALL THE NECESSARY ELEMENTS BEFORE AND DURING YOUR PROJECT.

Facebook: Plot

Anne Frank Facebook:

 

Reading Grade

Due: December 21 or 22nd

Objectives:

ü  Identify elements of plot

ü  Express the elements of plot in an organized manner using textual details

ü  Integrate actual quotes from the play to include as comments or statuses

ü  Create a Facebook page from a character’s perspective that takes the reader through the plot pyramid in a new and creative manner

ü  Exhibit all areas of setting with a comment from “friends” reflecting on those elements of plot

ü  Use technology to create a “Facebook” page for the Secret Annex

Project:

            Using the location of the Secret Annex in Amsterdam, develop a fake Facebook page for a person in the Secret Annex using the template provided (or recreating your own version).  The comments, voice, images, and information should accurately represent the Secret Annex and take the reader all the way from the resolution to the exposition (backwards—remember the most recent stuff goes first on a Facebook page).  Convey not only plot points but show an understanding of how different characters might be experiencing the same events taking place in the Secret Annex.

Requirements Checklist:

____ Character name: first and last

____ Photograph of person

____ “Groups” list—what sorts of historically accurate or environmental groups may be active in the Secret Annex or Amsterdam at that time?

___ 8 statuses that go through the plot

___ Comments from Annex (or other) members about those eight events

____ “Friends”

____ An “extra”—bumper stickers, events, photo album, note

THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER WILL HELP ENSURE THAT YOU COVER ALL THE NECESSARY ELEMENTS BEFORE AND DURING YOUR PROJECT.

Facebook: Setting

Anne Frank Facebook:

Setting

Reading Grade

Due: December 21 or 22nd

Objectives:

ü  Analyze the setting of “The Diary of Anne Frank”—Amsterdam and the Secret Annex

ü  Quote characters’ words and thoughts accurately from the play and diary text

ü  Research historical events and include them using accurate dates and summaries on the page

ü  Exhibit all areas of setting (use the graphic organizer to help yourself)

ü  Use technology to create a “Facebook” page for the Secret Annex with comments from its group members (this could include Miep and Mr. Kraler)

Project:

            Using the location of the Secret Annex in Amsterdam, develop a fake Facebook page for that location using the template provided (or recreating your own version).  The comments, voice, images, and information should accurately represent the Secret Annex.  Convey not only plot points but show an understanding of how different characters might be experiencing the same events taking place in the Secret Annex.

Requirements Checklist:

____ “Group” name

____ Photograph or location on map of Secret Annex

____ “Groups” list—what sorts of historically accurate or environmental groups may be active in the Secret Annex or Amsterdam at that time?

___ Eight friend comments (at least)

____ Members of group

____ An “extra”—bumper stickers, events, photo album, note

http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/profile-publisher-a-30243.html

THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER WILL HELP ENSURE THAT YOU COVER ALL THE NECESSARY ELEMENTS BEFORE AND DURING YOUR PROJECT.

Facebook: Characterization

Anne Frank Facebook: Character

Reading Grade

Due: December 21 or 22nd

Objectives:

ü  Analyze a character’s emotions, interactions, inner thoughts, and conflicts

ü  Quote a character’s words and thoughts accurately from the play and diary text

ü  Use technology to create a  fake “Facebook” page for one character in the play

ü  Provide a page that exhibits all areas of characterization

ü  Locate and use accurate photographs of characters

Project:

            Choose a round character from “The Diary of Anne Frank” and develop a fake Facebook page for that person using the template provided (or recreating your own version).  The voice should accurately represent the character’s voice.  Convey not only plot points but show an understanding of how different characters might be experiencing the same events.

Requirements Checklist:

____ Character name: first and last

____ Photograph of the character found online

____ You will also create the profile for a character of your choice.  This profile should include likes, dislikes, education info, favorite quotes, music, books and other details.  Students are encouraged to find details from the text, but also to be creative in choosing new details.  What would be their favorite song?  What would be their favorite book?  What kind of image would they choose to represent them?  What groups would they belong to?  Don’t contradict anything present in the text, but feel free to expand.

____ Four status updates (at least)

____ Five friend comments (at least)

____ Friends

____ An “extra”—bumper stickers, events, photo album, relationship status, etc

http://www.readwritethink.org/parent-afterschool-resources/games-tools/profile-publisher-a-30243.html

THE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER WILL HELP ENSURE THAT YOU COVER ALL THE NECESSARY ELEMENTS BEFORE AND DURING YOUR PROJECT.