Teacher: Mary WangDate: October 31Class: Class 13, Senior 3

A Young Girl’s Impossible

Idealism

Stand up, all victims of oppression For the tyrants fear your might Don't cling so hard to your possessions  For you have nothing if you have no rightsLet racist ignorance be ended  For respect makes the empires fall  Freedom is merely privilege extended Unless enjoyed by one and all.

The Internationale

Which of the following best summarizes Anne’s thoughts in this excerpt? (Directions: You can only read the first and last sentences of each paragraph.)A) The world puts more demand on the young

than on the old.B) Despite the problems and dangers, I refuse

to let go my ideals.C) The problems confronting us have shattered

my hopes and beliefs.D) Although I tried to uphold my ideals, the reality has reduced them to nothing.

in its innermost depths

waver

hold one’s ground

twice as hard

smash

show one’s worst side

be firm

much more difficult

destroy

at the bottom of one’s heart

hesitate

reveal one’s dark thoughts

Column I Column II

In paragraph one, ……

In paragraph one, ……

1. Which expression is similar in meaning to “hold one’s ground”?

maintain our opinions

2. Which two words are similar in meaning to “shatter”?

smash destroy

In paragraph two, ……1. Which of the following is the main idea of this paragraph?

A. Although we have met with many problems, we are able to solve them.

B. While we admit that there are problems in our daily life, we don’t think that they can’t be solved.

C. We are still at a loss how to solve the problems though we know there are some problems in our daily life.

2. What does “it” refer to in this paragraph

according to the context?

solution

In paragraph three, ……

1. It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out.

2. Yet, I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. 3. If I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty will end, and that peace and tranquility will return.

Please use as many words or phrases as possibleto describe Anne’s personality according to the followingsentences.

optimistic persevering

patient persistent

weak in personality

of strong will power

shy pessimistic

Which proverbs are closest in meaning to the following sentence?

There is kindness to be found everywhere. Patience is the best policy.

Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.

Never say die.

Fact speak louder than words.

Failure is the mother of success.

A merry heart goes all the way.

A review of the sentences(get ready for blank filling)

1. It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out.

2. Yet, I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart. 3. If I look up into the heavens, I think that it will all come right, that this cruelty will end, and that peace and tranquility will return.

Blank Filling

Please fill in the blanks with the information you have just learned in the third paragraph.

good at heart

I keep them, because in spite of

everything, I still believe that people

are really ______________.

If I look up into__________, I think that it will all _________, that this cruelty will________, and that peace and tranquility will__________.

the heavenscome right

endreturn

In paragraph four, ……

My wish is that……

AssignmentSurf the Internet and answer the following questions:1. What fundamental rights was the Frank family denied?2. What social and psychological effects did the period have on them?3. What are your perceptions of Anne Frank’s experiences during the Holocaust?4. Describe the physical, psychological, and social barriers imposed on the Jewish community during the German occupation?