1. Topic-
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| Diary of Anne Frank (play), Holocaust and WWII, intolerance, racism,
genocide. |
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2. Content-
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| Holocaust, experiences of Anne Frank and other survivors, particularly
children, when faced with racism, intolerance and oppression. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1.Critical literacy
2. Generating and Developing ideas
3. Research skills
4. Independent work
5. Collaboration
6. Reflecting on skills and strategies |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Organization
2.Motivation/Self-regulation
3. Initiative
4. Responsibility
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Mobile computer lab/Internet
Smart Ideas software /graphic organizers (planning chart, KWL chart,
5 W chart, Research Map) |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1.Holocaust and Anne Frank Timeline.
2. Internet group activity on pre-taught vocabulary
3.Begin reading first Act of play with students taking parts. |
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B. Development-
1.Description of I Search project
2.Demonstration of Internet search using the American Holocaust Memorial
website.
3.Students begin research |
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C. Practice-
1. Continue to read play
2.Begin Internet and library research
3.Visit Holocaust Museum |
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D. Independent Practice-
1.Fill out planning chart
2.fill out KWL chart
3.Fill out research chart
4.Read play as a group |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1.Own topic choice
2.Own form of presentation
3.Written or word-processed. Ample individual and group time for research
and writing, including one-on-one and peer review. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1.First feedback on research topic
2.Second feedback on progress of research
3. Third check in on rough draft; students sent for additional help
through study sessions or track if behind. |
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G. Closure-
1.Finsh play
2.Students write journal responses to the play and their understanding
of the Holocaust.
3. Students submit I Search project, making sure to complete Check
List and self assessment form. |
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7. Evaluation-
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1.Feedback at check-in points
2.Self assessment forms |
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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| As students became more knowledgeable and invested in the Holocaust-
as they related it to their own lives- I saw more participation in
reading the play and better ability to make connections between the
text, their own lives, and the world. |
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