Giving Beyond Measure

This past week Bri and I began the journey of discovering the Holocaust.  We went to Barnes & Noble today {a much needed field trip} to purchase our own copies of "The Diary of Anne Frank".  Bri has been somewhat bored with my droning on and on of the importance of the Holocaust and how it shows what some people go through to achieve freedom, so I thought this would be the best way to open her eyes to the seriousness of this Unit Study...

Therefor I give you...
 

Giving Beyond Measure 

A Unit Study

{the first of many unit studies}

Anne Frank's actual Diary.

 

 

Purpose:

Learners will examine the lives of individuals in the biography, "The Diary of Anne Frank," in relation to community and philanthropy. {I believe philanthropy to be an important purpose in life and will lean more towards philanthropy throughout the year.} 

 

 

Duration:

4 weeks {or as long as it takes until my building has ELECTRICITY .... Thank you very much!}

 

 

Objectives: 

 

The learner will:

• recognize the roles of the main characters in the book, "The Diary of Anne Frank," as they impact the outcomes.
  
• identify philanthropic concepts and values in the book, "The Diary of Anne Frank."
  

Altruism	(n) Selfless concern for the welfare of others - altruist (n), altruistic (adj.), altruistically (adv.)
Character	(n) moral or ethical strength
Civic responsibility	(n) A person's duty or obligation to their community as a citizen
Ennobled self	(n) Defines when a person acts upon their own personal values and in turn experiences a feeling of personal satisfaction - defined by Amitai Etzioni, author of The New Golden Rule
Ethical decision-making	(n) Using a set of morals/values when problem-solving
Human rights	(n) Inalienable moral entitlement attached to all persons equally, simply by virtue of their humanity, irrespective of race, nationality, or membership of any particular social group. They specify the minimum conditions for human dignity and a tolerable life.
Moral	(adj.) Of or pertaining to conduct or character from point of right and wrong; teaching a conception of right behavior - moral (n) the lesson to be learned from a story, event or teaching, morals (n) standard of right and wrong, morally (adv.)
Moral reasoning	(n) The thinking process involved in making judgments about questions of right and wrong
Philanthropy	(n) 1. The giving of one's time, talent or treasure for the sake of another- or for the common good - Robert Payton, 2. Voluntary action for the public good -Robert Payton, 3. Voluntary giving, voluntary service, and voluntary association, primarily for the benefit of others - Robert Payton, 4. Giving and serving -Richard J. Bentley and Luana G. Nissan, 5. Active effort to promote human welfare, 6. A tradition, a spirit, and a sector of society - Maurice G. Gurin and Jon Van Til
Sacrifice	(n) The practice of offering something - sacrifice (v) to give up something of value for something else, sacrificial (adj.), sacrificer (n)
Social justice	(n) Justice applied to the framework of social existence; consideration of the requirements of justice applied to the benefits and burdens of a common existence

• compare and contrast life in the "Secret Annexe" with their present day life experiences and events in their communities, nation and world. Compare the words and actions of the "first-person Diary" to the book.

 

 

Assessment:

Assessment will be based on the teacher's observation, role-plays, discussion, t-graphs, and the student's completion of the journal entry and poster. Use the following rubric for evaluating Attachment Three: Key Concepts of Philanthropy.

Scoring...

Four Points	Eight items completed with examples from play given. At least four different characters are used to identify concepts. Concepts and terminology used effectively.Excellent effort and completed within the time allotted.	Sentence structure, grammar, spelling and usage demonstratedwith at least 90% accuracy. All philanthropy terms, concepts spelled correctly and definedclearly.
Three Points	Six questions answered with good detail and with three different characters used as examples of philanthropy terminology and concepts.	Sentence structure, grammar, usage and spelling demonstrated with at least 75% accuracy. Demonstrates knowledge of philanthropy concepts through usage. Good effort and completed within the time allotted.
Two Points	A minimum of five questions completed with at least two different characters used as examples of the key concepts.	Sentence structure, grammar and usage are adequate. Effort demonstrated but may not have been completed in time allotted. At least 50% accuracy.
One Point	An attempt was made to answer some questions.	Errors in spelling, grammar and usage. May not have been completed in time allotted.
Zero	Attachment Three not attempted.	Attachment Three not returned to class.

I put the "Home" in Home school:

Interactive Parent / Student Homework:

• Discuss with parents the philanthropic concepts and/or values identified in the play.
  
  
• Complete Attachment Three: Key Concepts of Philanthropy at home. Allow two days for completion.  {This will be handed out in week 3}

Extension:

Discuss with parents ways your own family may apply philanthropic ideals to your family life. We will share those in the following weeks.

Bibliographical References:

• Gies, Miep. Ann Frank Remembered: The Story of the Woman who helped hide the Frank Family. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987.
  
• Enzer, Hyman Aaron and Sandra Solotaroff-Enzer (Ed.). Anne Frank: Reflections on her Life and Legacy. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2000.
  
• Frank, Anne. Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl. New York: Bantam Books, 1993.
  
• Goodrich, Frances and Albert Hackett. The Diary of Anne Frank: Play and Related Readings. Houghton Mifflin College, 1996. ISBN: 0395833647.
  
• Pfeifer, Kathryn Browne. The 761st Tank Battalion (African-American Soldiers). Twenty First Century Books, 1997. ISBN: 0805030573.
  
• Rittner, Carol Ann. Anne Frank In the World. Armonk, New York: M.E. Sharpe, 1998. ISBN: 076560020X. (e book ISBN: 0585245932)