Anne Frank Micro CERS+ Act 1 Scene 2 Prompt

DUE Monday at 8:15 AM, 3/25/19.

The Diary of Anne Frank Act 1, Scene 2

In this scene, we learn that Anne had to give up her cat before going into hiding in the annex.  But Peter was allowed to bring his cat, Mouschi.

Think deeply about what the presence of the cat could mean in terms of their survival, in terms of starting off on the right foot with Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan, and in terms of fairness to Anne.

PROMPT:  Not knowing what happened behind the scenes, do you believe that Mr. Frank made the right choice in allowing Peter’s cat to be kept with them in the annex?  Or do you believe that Mr. Frank should have immediately told the Van Daans that the cat was not allowed?

Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Counter Claim - New
Counter Reasoning - New
Rebuttal - New
Synthesis (Optional Advanced 3rd Option)


A+ Writing Tips:

Before you begin, create a T-Chart.  Capture and organize your thoughts.

Choose the best, single argument on each side of the T-Chart:  one side for the claim, and one side for the counter claim.

Look for good evidence in the form of a quotation from the play before actually writing.  It's often easier to write your reasoning having found good evidence first than to work backwards:  choosing your reasoning and then trying to find evidence to match it.