Revision Lesson!

Now that we have gone through the worksheet on Anne Frank...

Animal Farm Revision

1. Visit this link to read a summary of the plot of Animal Farm.

Make sure you are clear of the storyline, the main characters and the role they play in the drama.

It's Quiz Time!

Note: These quizzes are based on the NOVEL, so there may be some differences in facts and details. Don't worry if you can't answer the questions on things like irony - you won't be tested on on what hasn't been taught in class.

1. Quiz on Characters in Animal Farm

2. Quiz on Beginning of Animal Farm (Click 1 Player Game)

3. Quiz on Middle of Animal Farm

4. Quiz on Ending of Animal Farm

Do return to the blog to help you with your revision for Anne Frank's Diary! Reading your friends' work will give you ideas and help you understand the text better.

Lesson 4 Part 2: The Helpers of the Secret Annexe

Five people helped the people living in the Secret Annexe. They are:

1. Mr. Voskuijl - In Diary Entry 2, Anne mentions that he built the bookshelf that hides the entrance to the Annexe.

2. Mr. Victor Kugler - Same as above.

3. Ms. Bep Voskuijl - She joins the inhabitants of the Annexe for dinner in Diary Entry 3.

4. Ms. Miep Gies - Anne mentions her in Diary Entry 4. Her husband, Jan Gies, argues with the Annexe inhabitants in Diary Entry 4 as well.

5. Mr. Joseph Kleiman - Mentioned in Diary Entry 4. Someone suggests that Kleiman and his family hide in the Annexe as well if Holland is flooded.

Click here to learn more about what they did specifically.

After learning about the Helpers, click here to learn how everything came to an end. Explore the links on the left to find out how the people in the Annexe were betrayed and what happened to them afterwards. You can also click here to learn what happened to each person in the Annexe after their arrest.

In the COMMENTS section, answer the following questions:

1. How do you feel towards the people who helped the Jews to stay in hiding?

2. How do you feel about the way things ended for the inhabitants of the Secret Annexe?

Lesson 4 Part 1: Inhabitants of the Secret Annexe

To recap, there are 8 people living in the Secret Annexe:

1. Anne Frank

2. Otto Frank - Anne's Father

3. Edith Frank - Anne's Mother

4. Margot Frank - Anne's Sister

5. Hermann Van Pels - renamed Mr. Van Daan by Anne

6. Auguste Van Pels - renamed Petronella Van Daan in Anne's diary

7. Peter Van Pels

8. Fritz Pfeffer - renamed Albert Dussel in Anne's diary

Click here to learn more about each of these people in the Annexe.

In the COMMENTS section, write down three words to describe EACH of these characters. You can refer to Diary Entry 3 for help.

An example is shown below:

1. Anne - humorous, opinionated, thoughtful

Xiangyi & izzati
Mrs. Van Dann: Anne, could you pass me the potato please?
Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!
Mrs Frank: That's not a nice thing to say, Anne!
Otto Frank: Nevermind, just let her say what she likes.
Mrs. Van Daan: I seriously thinks that you should apologies for being rude.
Mr. Van Daan: Yes! You should!

Mrs. Van Daan: Anne, could you pass me the potatoes please?

Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!

Mr. Van Daan: what did you say?!

Peter Van Daan: I would suggest to you, Anne, that you had better give in to my parents.

Anne (scrowling): Fine! (such a pain!)

Otto Frank: Never mind, child, It's ok.

Ian & Yuvan

Script.

Szepei :D

Mrs. Van Daan: Anne, could you pass me the potatoes please?
Anne(under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!
Mrs. Van Daan: Please, and thank you!
Anne(frustrated): WELL, ANYTHING.
Mr. Van Daan: I want my food served first!
Anne(impatiently): Another one.
Mr. Van Daan: Such a rude girl you're!
Anne: Well, I'm just stating facts, isn't?
Peter: Just stop arguing! Shut up and eat our dinner!
Mother: Anne, how can you be so rude to Mr. & Mrs. Van Daan! Apologize now!
Mother(softly): Mr. & Mrs. Van Daan, I'm sorry for my daughter's rudeness.
Anne(under her breath): idiots.
Margot(softly): Don't have to care them, eat your dinner.
Margot continues eating with her dinner.
Mother looked at Anne disgracefully.
Mother eats a lot.
Dussel: Help yourself, keep your eyes on the food, eat and don't talk.
Bep: Quietly eat her dinner.
Lastly, the most modest is Anne & Father .
At the end, everyone just shut up and eat their dinner quietly. :)

script

Mrs. Van Daan: Anne, could you pass me the potatoes please?

Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry , always taking the biggest portion wherever u like !

Mrs. Van Daan: Forget it , I will take it myself ! U are such u rude girl !

Mr. Van Daan : Don't rely on such rude girl ! Take it yourself then.

Anne (spoke angrily) : This is none of your business ! U are always trying to pick up a fight .

Mr. Frank : Stop it ! Don't be so rude ! Can u let us have peace while we eat ?

Everyone was silence .

done by: qian hui

Script by Jie Yi and Natasha

Mrs. Van Daan: Anne, could you pass me the potatoes please?Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!
Mrs.Vann Daan(ignoring Anne): Margot, you should eat more.
Dussel:Help yourself, keep your eyes on the food, and don't talk.
Anne:Does Dussel even care?
Mrs.Frank:Anne!Don't be so rude to people.
Anne(untruthly):Okay...
Mrs. van Dann(smirking):Anne, you should respect your elders.
Anne keeps quiet

Mr. Van Daan: Anne, could you pass me the potatoes please?

Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!
Mr. van daan : Are u referring to me?`
Anne: Maybe???? Some people know themselves

Edith frank: Don't be so rude to the elderly.

Mr van daan: Ya….Must be polite to me.

Anne: I will ELDERLY.

Mrs van daan: Are u saying my husband???

Anne: Erm…I guess???

Mr van daan: Stop criticizing me.

Anne: I am not!!!! I did not mentioned any name…

Edith frank: Stop arguing….Anne don't be so rude!!!!

Anne: I am not…Stop scolding me when u don't have evidence.

Otto frank: Stop arguing we will just eat what we have.

Done by:Ci yuan, Ker yang, U qi(Say only 1 word and never do anything)

Yu Sheng n Wen Wei


Mrs.Van Daan: Anne, could you pass me the potatoes please?
Anne(under her breath):Some people are always so hungry!
Mrs.Van Daan: u are still complaining?
Anne: Im just saying the truth! u bloody old woman.
Mr.Van Daan: U stupid girl. U think u are so smart?If it wasn't for us u r dead!
Mr Frank: What about u?U haf a foul mouth
Mr.Van Daan:Better than you,cannot even provide for your family.
Mrs Frank:Ok,Ok stop it!
Mr Frank: Come on bring it on lets see who will win.
Anne: I will be the refree.... let the game begin!!
Mr.Van Daan: I will let u get a weapon.I will fight with u bare handed.
Mrs.Van Daan: Oh stop it u two! Anne stop the death match!!
Mr Frank(shouting gloriously): yes i won i haf stabbed u to death using a pencil. U r so useless.

Done By Lynn, Fangching

Script

Mrs.Van Daan: Anne,could you pass me the potatoes please?

Anne(under her breath): some people are always so so hungry!

Mrs Frank:Anne! How could you be so rude?!

Anne(unwillingly):I don't mean to be rude,it's just that she doesn't deserve this much...

Mrs.Van Daan: Excuse me? Don't you have any respect? You little maggot...

Mr.Van Daan: Stop quarrelling with that brat...she's not worth your time...

Peter: Can't we just eat in peace, and get this over with?

Dussel:FOR GOODNESS SAKE! Can we just eat and stop talking?If you want to talk, talk about food!

Mr Frank: I'm sorry Mrs.Van Daan, please forgive Anne for her rudeness...She's still young.

Anne (Angrily): But Daddy!!! Stop giving way to her, you haven't be eating much either, and it's all because of that greedy woman.

Mr Frank: Anne, stop your nonsense, didn't i teach you to respect the elders?!

Anne: Fine!(She leaves the table)

Lesson part2

Done by: Yi Hui, Wan Lin, Zanda

Mrs. Van Daan: Anne,could you pass me the potatoes please?
Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!
Mr. Van Daan: I'll take them for my wife. You are so rude.
Mrs Frank ( annoyed ) : Don't you dare scold my daughter. This is the truth, someone is no
better , alright.
Mr.Van Daan ( angry ) : Oh, really?
Mrs Frank : Yeah, of course. Shameless.
Mr. Van Daan: Son, say something! Your mother is being bullied and yet you're sitting her doing
nothing, instead of defending her.
Peter(muttering): I...I... have nothing to comment about it. Besides, this doesn't concerns me.
Mr. Van Daan and wife(speechless): .......
Mrs Frank(saying with pride): Haha. Even your son doesn't wants to be included in this quarrel.
Anne trying to stop her mother from quarrelling futher.
Margot: Everyone, just stop quarrelling and put it into a rest. Just live in peace and harmony.

NICHOLAS AND AHBOON

Mrs. Van Daan : Anne, could you pass mi de potatoes pls?
Anne(under her breath) : Some ppl are always so hungry!!!!!!
Mr. Van Daan : Fine. get lost. i go take de potatoes myself. you little brat
Mr. Frank : WHAT LA. CALL MY DUAGHTER BRAT? YOU GOT MENTAL BREAKDOWN AR??? SIAO EH!
Mr. Van Daan : AIYO......I WANT SCOLD UR DAUGHTER ALSO NOT YOU! U SIAM!
Mr. Frank : WHY I SIAM?! SHOULD BE U SIAM LA. TALK SO MUCH. SHAMELESS OLD MAN!
Mr. Van Daan : CALL MI SHAMELESS? FOUR-EYED FREAK.
Anne : DIAM LA. SO NOISY! U BOTH GO DIE LA. I NOW GO CALL THE HITLER COME CATCH U ALL!
MR. Van Daan AND Mr. Frank : FINE. WE BOTH DIAM. U OSO DIAM. DEN EVERYBODY DIAM. PROBLEM DEN SETTLE LIAO.



THE END~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

clariie & chermaine

Mr. Van Daan: Mmmm...this bread is delicious! Anne, pass the potatoes please.

Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!

Madame: What did you say Anne? Speak up!

Anne: Nothing…

Madame: I heard you say something…

Mr. Van Daan: Oh never mind…stop wasting your time on her.

Margot (whispering to Anne): Don't worry about her, she is always like that…I don't really like her myself…

Madame: Anne, potatoes! You're going to spill the potatoes!

Anne quickly put the plate of potatoes down as her mom picked up one which rolled off…
Madame continued grumbling to the husband as he sighed.

Mr. Van Daan: Peter, have you had enough? You look like you can take another portion.

Peter Van Daan: Yes dad, can I have a third serving?

Mr. van Daan: Here, have this.

Mr. van Daan heaved a spoon full of mashed potatoes into Peter's plate.
Anne grimaced.

Mrs. Frank: well I think he should eat more! He's so thin!

Dussle as usual, bragging and bragging

Bep : Anne, are you eating that? Can I have it, lets not waste food alright?

Lesson 3 Part 2: Dinner in the Secret Annexe

Read through the diary entry on pages 16 to 18 of your Literature textbook.

Working in pairs, write a SCRIPT of what the dinner conversation might be like in the Secret Annexe. Try to involve all of the characters mentioned in the diary entry.

Your script could begin like this:

Mrs. Van Daan: Anne, could you pass me the potatoes please?

Anne (under her breath): Some people are always so hungry!

You can work on the script in Microsoft Word, but you should post the script as a BLOG POST by the end of the lesson.

Your script should be at least 20 lines long and fit the character descriptions given in the passage.

Have fun!

Lesson 3 Part 1: How do you eat your food?

Click on this link and try out the Oreo Personality Quiz.

In the comments section, answer the following questions in one or two sentences:

1. How do you like to eat your oreos, and what does it say about your personality? Give a short summary of your quiz results.

E.g. I eat my oreos one bite at a time, which shows that I am normal, casual, nice and friendly.

2a. How do you eat your food in general? Do you have any special eating habits?

2b. What do you think the way you eat reveals about your personality?

Answers to Passage 2 Questions

You can check the answers to the questions on pages 13 to 14 here:

1. It is "better to have a bookcase built in front of the entrance to our hiding place" instead of a door because this would disguise the entrance to the hiding place and make it less likely for anyone to discover that there was a Secret Annexe where the Franks and Van Daans were in hiding.

2. In this passage, the following people are resourceful and inventive in these ways:

Mr. Kugler thinks of the idea of building a swinging bookcase in front of the Annexe entrance, and Mr. Voskuijl builds the bookcase on his own. Peter makes a cushion using a towel and wood shavings, which he nails to the door frame, to prevent people from bumping their heads on the low doorway.

3a. Anne thinks Peter is an irritating and lazy person who lies around in bed all day.

3b. I think Anne's view of Peter is unfair as he does try to make the lives of everyone in the Annexe better by making a cushion for the low doorway. Perhaps Peter feels awkward living in a small space with strangers, especially with two girls around his age, which is why he does not really socialise with Anne.

4. I can tell Anne is bored of her life in hiding and feels trapped because she seems to be irritated with most of the people around her, such as Mr. Van Daan, her Mother and Peter. The only event she takes note of is that Peter washed his hair, which is a very dull event. She seems to yearn to go outside where the weather is beautiful, but can only enjoy it from the attic.

Answers to Passage 1 Questions

You can check the answers to the questions you have done on pages 9 to 10 here:

1. I think Anne wants to give her diary the name of a person because she wants her diary to be her friend. By naming her diary after a person, it will feel as if she is confiding in a friend when she writes in her diary.

2a. I think that having to emigrate from one country to another because of Nazi persecution of Jews must have been traumatizing for a family with young children like the Franks. Otto and Edith Frank were separated from Anne and Margot for almost half a year, and they must have been very worried about their children as they were only 4 and 7 years old respectively. Both parents and children must have missed each other very much.

2b. The Franks seem to have been a rather well-to-do middle-class family. Otto Frank works as a managing director of a company, and has the ability to pay for his family to migrate. Anne also attends Montessori nursery school, which is known for being an expensive school meant to groom intelligent young children.

3. In the sixth form Anne must have been very well-loved by her teacher, who cried so much when she left. She must have been a good student who contributed a lot to the classroom environment. This shows that Anne has good relationships with others, even though she claims that she is lonely and has no true friends.

4. I think Anne may have been more worried about not having a best friend than about the Nazi persecution of Jews because as a typical teenager, she would be more concerned about friendships than about political affairs. Also, she might have felt that the persecution of Jews was out of her control, and it was more important to her to find a friend she could confide her troubles in.

5a. The Nazis introduced 13 anti-Jewish decrees.

5b. Personal response - do include a reason.

5c. I think the cumulative effect of these numerous anti-Semitic laws would have been to severely restrict the Jews' freedom. They would not have been able to go to work or have a social life, and would essentially be under home imprisonment.

Ian here,i would prefer to stay indoors as i would be protected from all of the outside attacks.I would take whatever that will allow me and my family to survive.

uqi

i would swim to msia and live in a village . lol

Where i wanna hide ? :D

1a) I rather stay at my home , instead of finding another place to stay . At least i can always be with my family , so that i won't miss or worries for them , just like they would , for me . At least at that point of important time , they are there for me , always (:

1b) Of course the most important thing i need in my life no matter where am i should be phone bahh , together with battery andd charger . So that i can contact anyone or ask them accompany me to chit chat :x Followed by , food andd water . Clothings andd computer (: Erms , where am i supposed to get them ? Actually i have no ideas because it's so natural that anything i needed is with me now . No worries for anything like this :x

Where Sze Pei would Hide

I won't hide. will be going anywhere i want to.
I wants to be with my 2cousins & friends.
Life is also meaningless to me. I don't mind if i die.
Yet, i wanna spend the rest of my time with my love ones. :)

T.Szepei :D

where i would hide?

i would hide at a place where no one will come and i will only bring my loved ones with me

Wen Wei - fight to the death

1a) i m nt a coward or a culprit i will use my mouth n bite the nazi soldiers to death or bite them to death so let the game begin!!!!!!!

b) i would need pang sai zhua , clothes , water , psp , water bottle , chopper , parang , mines.

wen wei

Where i will hide...Hahahahahahahahas

Blah..Blah...Blah...L.J Lan...
1a)I would hide some where dark like other indians worker do..
1b)i would need some food which i can borrow from....Bk? Maybe ...i would need some books for entertainment too...(wenjie)

Hahas...

i will hide in the shopping centre as there are food sold , toilet are availlable there . i will only need to bring my money

Qian Hui

I would hide in the underground cave. I would live like the past people did. I bring my food and water to the cave.lynn

Where Izzati Would Hide

1a. I'd hide at Singapore Flyer. Haha. Wait till the flyer stop after an hour or so, then find another hiding place laa. Then after that, hide at somewhere around Changi there. Near to the deserted forest(if only you guys understand and know where it is.). Hahaha! There's peace there laa, no one will find out that place one. Confirm. 1b. Don't need to have resources. Hahah, erm, but i think, cwill need compass.
IZZATI(:

Where Fang Ching Would Hide

1a)I would hide in Toilet, so that when i feel urgent or have stomachache, i can just go to the toilet bowl and let it out.

1b)Water can be obtained through the tap in the toilet, since water is clean in singapore


Fangching

Where Jie Yi Would Hide

Hello, Jieyi here : ) ,

1a) I would hide anywhere possible with my family no matter where so i would not lose my family members.

1a) I would need food and water, some clothes, and devices which i can communicate with people and my relatives.

1a) hide in some tunnel that nobody will go to.
1b) i will need clothes, food, water, computer, psp, tv, handphone, chair, bed, pillow

nicholas

Where Yi Hui would Hide

I would hide in a underground bomb shelter with my family & friends.
& of course with my precious laptop.
this place is very safe. coz if they put bomb, i wouldn't tio bomb.
so it's SUPER safe. Laughs.
I need food & water resources to keep my family, friends & I alive.
I would buy alot of them to keep...


T.YIHUI (:

First!I'll run to a large dog farm.Because they would bark if the japanese ppl comes, they would bark and growl,worst case, they can also attack them...muhahaha and if they get my friends,I'll try to get dog food and sweet stuff to throw at them,the dogs and ants would bite them to death......
clarii:)

if there is war in singapore , i would hide in a place that have internet connection..
if no internet connection , i will not be able to see wad is happening outside ..
so i will bring psp laptop handfone very important charger


keryang

I would dig a hole under the ground and live there like those cavemans in the past as I am going to die sooner or later. The sooner the faster as I would not be like a mouse, running away from the "cat". I would need a coffin to stay in it with white candles surrounding it and maybe a knife to kill myself.



Zanda

Hello ;D Chermaine here ;D
I think i will like to hide in the mrt track :P
I will dig a hole in the mrt track and hide in there :D


OMG , IT LOOK SO STUPID ;P
Loves ,
Chermaine ! :D

I would hide @ changi airport..........Indoor.....That place gt aircon den still can plae still can eat....No nid resources cause airport gt a lot liao

Lesson 2 Part 3: Additional Links

If you have completed Parts 1 and 2 of the lesson, you can explore the following links to learn more.

Some of you are curious about who the Jews are. You can read about them on this website:

http://www.jewfaq.org/index.htm

If you want to see what a traditional Jewish person looks like and how they live, you can watch this video on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18YmbFNZLVI&feature=related

It was created to educate the police in Chicago, USA about how to be sensitive to Jewish people.

Finally, you can also explore the Anne Frank Guide where you read about the Secret Annexe in Lesson 2 Part 1. If you click on the other links listed under the Secret Annexe, you will learn more about the people who were hiding together with the Franks.

Of course, you should also read your friends' posts and comment on them.

Happy surfing and blogging!

:)

Miss Ruby

Lesson 2 Part 2: The War in Singapore

In February 1942, the Japanese, who were allies of the Germans, invaded Singapore.

The Japanese occupation that followed was a brutal one, and many living in Singapore were cruelly tortured and killed.

Imagine you are a 12-year-old child living in Singapore during this time. You decide to hide from the Japanese army.

In a NEW POST, answer the following questions:

1a. Where would you try to hide from the Japanese? In which part of Singapore - what kind of building, or in an outdoor location? Why would you choose this place?

1b. What resources would you need, and how would you get them?

Lesson 2 Part 1: The Secret Annexe

Last week, we met Anne Frank for the first time.

Read PAGE 3 of your textbook to remind yourself of key historical facts.

In 1933, Anne Frank and her family moved from Germany to Holland, as Hitler's Nazi Party introduced anti-Jewish laws.

In 1940, however, Germany occupies Holland and introduces the same laws there.

In 1942, Anne's sister, Margot, is summoned to report to a labour camp. As such, the family decides to go into hiding in the Secret Annexe.

Click on this link to learn more about the Secret Annexe:

http://www.annefrankguide.net/en-GB/bronnenbank.asp?tid=3070&

Click on "The Hiding Place" in the column on the left of the site, and explore the pictures of the Secret Annexe.

In the COMMENTS section, answer the following questions:

1. What might it have been like to live in a place like the Secret Annexe for 2 years?

2. How would you have felt if you had to do so?

As mentioned by Miss Ruby, we are supposed to describe about our day. So I shall talk about the first week since school reopen then. Was happy that i could reunite with all my good buddies again, missed them alot. Had fun with them too. This week was really enjoyable, i was wasnt stressed out or anything, and i have decided! I shall do well in CT2 & EOY exam! Wont let my teachers down yes! 

Oh yes, again about MJ. He's gone from this world and the world's devastated. Its like the day before he died, no one really took notice about MJ, and the next day- Boom- the news about his death shocks us. Heard about his life, pity him in some ways because he didnt really have a happy childhood and he died too young. Rest in peace Michael Jackson. 

That is all,

Chrystal. 

keep moving on!
After changing schools life in greenridge has improved my life.I made new and great friends though I still miss my other friends...anyways,school life is still quite normal...and Mj died,sad...he died too young...
R.I.P
MJ
clarie

Heys ! Chermaine here [:
I got nothing to say here .
I dunnoe how to intro myself :X
Hahas ! I love singing .. And I LOVE CHOIR <3
Hahas !!!!
AND MY BIRDAY IS COMING UP !
WHOOOOOOOO !
HAHAHAHS !
Shall stop here (:
BURBYEEEEEEEEEE ! ;D


Chermaine ! :}

Everyday is boring to me i don't know why....

Khidhir

a day is a normal day. i nicholas.

Assignment Summary for Index no. 21 to 40

1) Everyone has posted a comment on Blogs vs. Diaries. Good! :)

2) Only 8 people have posted about the Holocaust video. You MUST watch the video and comment on it before the next literature lesson.

3) Post about a day in your life when you are free this week. Navin and Ci Yuan have edited each others' posts without permission so I have removed them. Please exercise RESPECT on this blog. I will change the password every week, so you have to post about your day by THIS WEEK.

4) READ PAGES 4 TO 6 in the Purple Literature book BY NEXT LESSON.

5) Yes, it's sad that MJ has passed away.

:)
Miss Ruby

Hi i'm Regina blogging in the computer lab, was asked to write a post.
Me and shimin's gonna talk about Micheal Jackson.
He's dead, and we're forever talking about him in class.
I think he's such a talented guy but it's sad that he lives until the age of 50 only.
He's gonna be forever in people's heart ^^

King of pop is dead.
xoxo,
Regina.

Im SHIMIN .
nothing much to say .. we're suppose to blog about our day .
MJ death saddened me . Another legend died . After elvis T.T
His reason of death is still a mystery .
I guess he knew he was alr near death , he coulden talk anymore not much sing and dance for his 50 concerts .

His a legend , an inspiration and this is a fact that will never change .
He was a sucess and a failure .
But more of a success ^^
His performance will always remain in hearts of many .

R.I.P Micheal Jackson .
Your forever a legend (:

Hey ther=)my name's ZuLaiKHa,in 2e3..luvz 2 watch m0vies and read books..a fan of Rowling..

Hello. I'm IZZATI(:, am 14. Nothing more you should know. Bye!

Ker Yang.. teacher force me to post.. erm i like to play computer games and watching videos but always force to study...at school i rather talk than study....
at sch we talk and play because lesson is boring than must destress ourself....

T.Yihui is my BIG name.
Okay kana tio force to post.
currently at com lab, rotting.
watching that BORING video. Gosh.
4 sentences cannot then 5 sentence sure enough.
i lazy post le la. boring... =.= !!!

Hi, I am Zanda Lee Yi Ling from class 2e3'09. I am writing because I am asked to do it. I like going shopping with my friends. I also like watching movies, especially comedy shows. I hate watching boring documentary.

It's Your Turn to Post...

And finally, a piece of homework for the week: 

Write a blog post about a day in your life. 

You can blog about what a regular day is like for you. 

Or you can write about a day or a special event that was very important in your life. 

You can include pictures in your post. 

Each person should post only ONCE. But you can COMMENT on each others' posts. 

So... we should have 40 posts on the blog about YOU by the end of the week! :D 

Anne Frank and the Holocaust

After responding to the first blog post, go to the following two links and watch these videos: 

1) Anne Frank Speaks + Holocaust Documentary 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVkc-0cI91o

2) The Holocaust through the Eyes of Anne Frank 

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3544026060342743637

Post your response to these videos in the COMMENTS section. As always, remember to sign off with your real name. 

Some questions you may want to respond to: 

1) How do you feel about the events that Anne Frank and her family went through during World War II?

2) How do you feel towards Anne Frank? 

Diaries vs. Blogs

Welcome to our Literature Blog!

We will be using this blog for Literature lessons this term as we are reading about Anne Frank's Diary. 

I'm guessing many of you don't keep pen and paper diaries anymore, but you BLOG instead!

For our first activity, click on COMMENTS and write your response to either Option A or B below: 

Option A - for people who keep diaries or blogs: 

Do you prefer writing in a pen-and-paper diary, or do you prefer to blog? Why? What are some of the differences between diaries and blogs? 

Option B - for people who do not keep diaries or blogs: 

If you don't like both diaries and blogs, why is that so? 

Why do you think people write diaries and blogs in the first place? 

Please include your REAL NAME at the end of the comment, so we know who is commenting! Feel free to respond to your friends' comments POLITELY, and do write in clear and proper English!

Have fun!