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A Young Girl’s Impossible Idealism. Teacher: Mary Wang Date: October 31 Class: Class 13, Senior 3. The Internationale. Stand up, all victims of oppression For the tyrants fear your might Don't cling so hard to your possessions
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A Young Girl’s Impossible Idealism Teacher: Mary Wang Date: October 31 Class: Class 13, Senior 3
The Internationale 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.
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 paragraph one, …… Column I Column II 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
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, …… Please use as many words or phrases as possible to describe Anne’s personality according to the following sentences. 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.
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.
I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really ______________. good at heart
the heavens If I look up into__________, I think that it will all _________, that this cruelty will ________, and that peace and tranquility will__________. come right end return
In paragraph four, …… My wish is that……
Assignment • Surf 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?