A Time of Remembrance

"Injustice can only be conquered by those who remember

and those who are willing to change it."

Introduction

Students will gain an understanding of the magnitude of the events surrounding the Holocaust and the trials of the young Anne Frank.

TASK

After reading "The Diary of Anne Frank," you will research Anne Frank's life and related background information concerning the Holocaust. You will also research other people and places involved in this time in history. Using the Internet will enable you to find valuable information about your topics and create a newsletter based on your findings. In groups, you will present your newsletter to the class.

Process

After reading The Diary of Anne Frank and researching your topics you will:

	Compose two articles along with their titles
	Collect pictures related to your articles
	Find a quote related to the theme of the newsletter
	Locate important facts about the time period
	Select significant people and places to put in your newsletter
	Present your newsletter to the class

Resources

Neither the Port Neches-Groves Independent School District nor any employee of the school district
assumes responsibility for the appropriateness of any web site or link
beyond the original link that is provided on this page.

To find famous quotes Click here.

To research one site with all individuals/places Click here.

To research specific individuals/places, click the name below.

Anne Frank

Osckar Schindler

Adolf Hitler

Miep Gies

Auschwitz

To copy pictures of specific individuals/places, click here.

Click here to open the newsletter template.

Evaluation

You will be graded on your articles, facts, and the overall appeal of your newsletter. Also, you will be graded on your group presentation using a rubric grading scale.

Conclusion

"A Time of Remembrance" Newsletter should assist you in obtaining a better awareness of the tragic events surrounding the Holocaust and the innocent people who were made victims of such injustice. This period in history will certainly be a time not forgotten.