DO NOW: Read “Fighting Hitler” pages 4-9 of Scholastic Scope Reading Purpose: Compare/Contrast to Anne Frank Use at least 4 post-its while reading (similarities, differences, or questions) Early finishers: Brainstorm a lists of similarities/differences

Today’s Objective SWBAT analyze how two or more authors, writing about the same topic, present key information differently. SWBAT write a paragraph comparing and contrasting two authors’ interpretations of the same time period in history.

Focus Questions What information do both authors present? How do the authors present the same key information? What key evidence does each author choose to focus on? How do the interpretations affect your comprehension of the event?

Compare/Contrast Paragraph(s) YOU MUST USE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE & CITATIONS (Frank page) or (Tarshis page) DUE: Wednesday Similarities Differences Key information both authors present How do the authors present the key information? How does the author’s writing affect your comprehension? Your choice – any difference

Example Similarity Difference Anne Frank’s writing was translated from Dutch, so at times, some phrases are unclear. For example, “Added to this misery there is another, but of a purely personal kind…” (Frank 55) is confusing. In fact, I had to reread that sentence a few times. On the other hand, Tarshis writes in a very charismatic, fluent way that draws me in. It was really showcased throughout the article, specifically in the beginning (Tarshis 5). Frank and Tarshis both describe how the non-Jewish population turned against the Jews. Anne described the arrival of the Germans, the Anti-Jewish decrees, and all they were forbidden to do. (Frank 4) The article says, “Soon, many Germans turned against their Jewish neighbors. Synagogues were destroyed. Jewish owned businesses were burned and vandalized,” which highlights the major changes that took place. (Tarshis 6)