Lesson 2: Giving Beyond Measure-- Diary of Anne Frank (9-12)
Handout 3

Key Concepts of Philanthropy

All of the following concepts of Philanthropy can be found in the reading of our play, Diary of Anne Frank. Choose eight of the following ten terms and concepts and find an example of each from your reading and write it in complete sentence form next to the key concept. If you decide to complete all ten, extra credit will be awarded.

1. Name a person in Diary of Anne Frank and show how he/she demonstrated altruism.

 

 

 

2. How did one of the key people show good character by acting morally and with great ethical strength?

 

 

 

3. Describe one instance of accepting civic responsibility.

 

 

 

4. Ennobled self refers to a person who acts based on his/her own values and then feels satisfied by his/her actions. Who in this play demonstrates an ennobled self and how is this portrayed?

 

 

 

5. How was ethical decision making demonstrated?

 

 

 

6. What were the human rights issues addressed in this play?

 

 

 

7. What lessons did you learn from this play?

 

 

 

8. How did Anne frank use moral reasoning in dealing with her time in the concentration camp?

 

 

Explain how time, talent and treasure were used.

Who gave of their time and how?

 

Who gave of their talent and how?

 

Who gave of their treasure and how?

 

 

9. What sacrifices did Anne and her family members make?

 

 

 

 

10. Do you believe there were any instances of social justice in this play? Explain your yes or no answer through giving an example.