In "Sugihara," Chiune and Yukiko work many long hours to issue visas because they want to
In "In the Victory Garden," Henry agrees to help Olive and Pearl with their garden because he wants to
Read "Evacuation."What was the name of the plan to relocate children to the English countryside during the war?
Read the following excerpt from "Woman Who Helped Hide Anne Frank Dies at 100" by Teri Schultz.SCHULTZ: But Gies clearly was very special, even when someone still unknown betrayed those she called the hiders and they were taken away at gunpoint to death camps. Gies was not intimidated. She sneaked back into the secret hideaway to try to preserve any belongings of the Franks that hadn't been destroyed or taken. And there she found what would eventually become a treasure of the entire world.
Read the following excerpt from "Woman Who Helped Hide Anne Frank Dies at 100" by Teri Schultz.The diary of Anne Frank is a legacy Miep Gies gave not just to Otto Frank, but to the world. It's been translated into some 65 languages and remains one of the best read books internationally. To the end of her century of life, Gies said she thought with sadness every day about the friends she had lost. On her website she wrote it was her greatest sorrow that she and the others had been unable to save Anne, but she was pleased they'd been able to give the young woman two more years of life, and in that period Gies noted, Anne had written the diary with her message of tolerance and understanding.
Read this excerpt from Anne Frank Remembered.In spite of that, he was friendly, and I recalled that Mr. Frank had been aware of this man's membership in the Dutch Nazi Party before he'd gone into hiding, since the man had worn a party pin under his lapel. I remember that Mr. Frank had commented, "This man you can trust. I know he's not a Nazi at heart. He must have joined the NSB because he was hanging around with a bunch of young men who joined. Being a bachelor and needing a social life, that's why he joined too."Which theme can be inferred from this excerpt?
In The Diary of Anne Frank, which theme is most supported by Mr. Kraler and Miep’s gesture of bringing the cake to the annex on New Year’s Day?
Read this text trailer about the story of Hansel and Gretel.Hansel and Gretel are abandoned in the woods with no food or drink. They wander around and come upon an odd house made of gingerbread and sweets. Overcome with hunger, they start eating the house. Suddenly a witch comes and captures the brother and sister. Will Hansel and Gretel escape the clutches of the evil witch, or will they be trapped forever?
Read the excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank.PETERI suppose you miss your friends and all.ANNEIt isn't just . . . (She breaks off, staring up at him for a second.) Isn't it funny, you and I? Here we've been seeing each other every minute for almost a year and a half, and this is the first time we've ever really talked. It helps a lot to have someone to talk to, don't you think? It helps you to let off steam.PETER(Going to the door) Well, any time you want to let off steam, you can come into my room.What theme is best expressed in this excerpt?
Read the excerpt from The Diary of a Young Girl.I was stunned. A call-up: everyone knows what that means. Visions of concentration camps and lonely cells raced through my head. How could we let Father go to such a fate?Which word best describes the mood of this excerpt?
Which of these sentences from The Diary of Anne Frank reflects a conflict between a character and self?
Petrea’s class is having a discussion about school uniforms. She wants to contribute by having strong talking points and being able to effectively respond to others. Which action will help her achieve this?
What would be the most effective image to include in a trailer for The Diary of Anne Frank?
Which excerpt from "The Evacuation" is the best example of the author's personal theme during her evacuation to Cornwall?
Which WWII slogan best reflects the theme of "The Evacuation"?
Read the excerpt from “In the Victory Garden.”PEARL: Well? What are you doing here when there’s fighting to be done? Won’t they let a German boy into the army, Heinrich? That is your name isn’t? Heinrich?
Read the excerpt from “In the Victory Garden.”OLIVE: You just sit down, Henry, and make yourself comfortable. I believe you’ve met my sister, Pearl Wills.HENRY: We have at church met. Good afternoon, Miss Wills.PEARL: Hmmph.OLIVE: I believe my sister is having a little trouble with her throat this morning, Henry. She certainly doesn’t mean to be rude. Do you, Pearl? You know why I asked you to visit us, Henry.
Which stage direction from "In the Victory Garden” indicates that time has passed?
In "In the Victory Garden,” Pearl becomes upset when she thinks Henry wants more than his share of vegetables, but is then embarrassed to find out he wants the extra food because his family is housing extra people. This event most supports the theme that
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