The Diary of Anne Frank is commonly read in middle schools across the country. Why do you feel this text is good for young people to read? Provide examples of how you have connected with Anne Frank and her story.

Anne Frank is just a young girl going though so much, so I feel like I connected with her because of her fear maybe? And maybe because no matter what was happening, she stayed strong?

Explanation:

Its important for young people to read this because they can feel grateful, that they are not in that situation, and help understand what hardships people still are facing, because of their religion, skin tone, etc..

Hope this helps!

animal farm, written by george orwell, is a representation of russia after the revolution that led stalin to take over power.

in this excerpt, the central idea seems to be that the animals (a representation of society), when they believe to be working for a greater good and equality, are obedient and productive. they were convinced that, after expelling the owner (jones) from the farm, they would live in harmony and be fairly treated.

as we know, the pigs become the leaders and grow more selfish and dictatorial with time. in the end, they look and act in a way so similar to humans that it is impossible to tell the difference. the ideals of equality are shattered, and the farm turns out to be worse than it was before. the animals are manipulated with false propaganda and forced to work in order to enrich the pigs.