Introduction to the diary of anne frank lesson plan for. It begins with a broad overview of the map of world war ii in europe, continues with a look at what happened to a selection of countries, and ends with a lens on the netherlands and anne frank. This lesson plan focuses on anne frank s diary of a young girl. Anne frank seventy years after the death of young diarist anne frank, we share useful lesson plans and ideas to engage students in her story mon 30 mar 2015 12. In their small groups, have students identify what they know about anne frank and about the holocaust generally. The diary of a young girl by anne frank presents the true and harrowing experience of a jewish teen during world war ii. Grades 46 readability anne franks kind heart short reader. Visit this site for biographical information about anne frank as well as resources for students and teachers. Anne frank diary of a young girl puzzle pack teacher.
Each student picked a ribbon out of an envelope and tied it on hisher wrist. This introduction to the diary of anne frank lesson plan is suitable for 8th 10th grade. Now that students have heard about the life of anne frank, they will get into her mind by reading excerpts of her diary. The following online resources will be helpful as you plan your anne frank unit. Determining opinions about risk takers through photos and quotes. The thoughts and hopes of this yearold girl continue to inspire millions of people. Anne frank the diary of a young girl text, teacher guide. This version is the original edition released by her father, otto frank, who was the only survivor of anne s family. Born on june 12, 1929, anne frank was a jewish girl and only years old when she was forced to go into hiding during the holocaust. The diary of a young girl by anne frank lesson plan day 3. Using digital mediums to compare understandings about war. Scroll down for a useful table connecting specific passaes in the text with corresponding literacy activities. In 1942, anne frank, a girl of receives a diary as her birthday prese nt.
The question and answer section for the diary of a young girl by anne frank is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel. Pretend you had one hour to prepare to go into hiding. This lessons objective is to relate to students the facts of the time and how they may have influenced anne as she detailed her life. Understanding the history and events of world war ii as well as anne franks life are vital in understanding the play. Illustrations of the fragments of anne s life will fascinate students even as they are chilled by her tale. Students will be able to identify the theme in the diary, and compose a critical response. The the diary of a young girl by anne frank lesson plan is designed to help teachers and educators plan classroom activities and instruction. Frank, anne, otto frank, mirjam pressler, and susan massotty. In this educational resource page you will find lesson plans and teaching tips about social studies learn about the jewish person who hid from the nazis during ww2 who wrote a diary, and is now a household name. This project can be used over several weeks of class time, or segments of it can be utilized during a shorter time frame. The site includes photographs and excerpts from franks diary.
Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. I have also included resources from an inclass rotation activity. Illustrations of the fragments of annes life will fascinate students even as they are chilled by her tale. Brainpop educators is proudly powered by wordpress and. The diary of anne frank lesson plans and activities to help you teach frances goodrich, albert hacketts work. Writing in impossible circumstances time activities resources lesson plan preparation rearrange the classroom tables and chairs to create a space the size of the bedroom anne frank hid in for two years and did most of her writing. Scholastic s we remember anne frank offers students a chance to explore her life through those who helped her and to learn more about the true heroism shown during the holocaust. During this lesson, students are asked to work with a partner to analyze short passages from anne franks diary and answer questions about each passage. Short term lesson objectives tlw read the entire book the diary of a young girl by anne frank and respond to it orally and in writing tlw make personal connections with anne franks writing by completing four diary entries throughout the unit tlw read selected excerpts from understanding anne franks the diary of a young. The diary of a young girl by anne frank lesson plan day.
Free unit studies for homeschooling the diary of anne frank. Roberto clemente a man not afraid of change lesson 3. The lesson consists of three activities and a teacher s manual. Anne frank was given her diary as a birthday present on her th birthday on the 12th. Anne frank, diary of a young girl lesson plans and.
This lesson, helps students put anne frank in a historical context. The anne frank unit, which includes this lesson, satisfies the common core curriculum through teaching both dramatic literature and necessary research skills. Help your students put anne frank s life in historical perspective. The world of anne frank subjects social sciences language arts grades 68 912 brief description students use the provided online resources to learn about the life of anne frank and the diary in which she chronicled her familys years in hiding before being sent to nazi concentration camps. Anne frank activities, worksheets, printables, and lesson. Activate prior knowledge about anne frank and world war 2. Anne frank lived in amsterdam, the netherlands, and kept her diary from 1942 until 1944. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 612, students explore brainpop resources to learn about anne frank and her courageous story of hiding during one of the most tragic times in history, the holocaust.
Explain to your class what the introductory lesson is about and what you expect from them. Lesson for the digital blackboard to introduce the life of anne frank, world war 2 and the holocaust to pupils and students. Get a glimpse of anne frank s years in hiding with this activity, which introduces the diary of anne frank. The diary of a young girl features an indepth introductory lecture, discussion questions, vocabulary lists, chapterbychapter study questions, a multiplechoice test, and essay questions. Hitler and the nazis party has been growing in power for a few years, which significantly impacts her diary s contents.
In this lesson students read a biographical sketch of anne frank. This collection of links offers a wealth of holocaust information. For an ereader of the diary of anne frank, chapter by chapter, with a variety of text sizes, text color overlays and backgrounds, go to. This lesson was adapted from the diary of anne frank teachers guide, published by wgbh educational foundation, c2010. Frank s last entry in the diary was dated august 1, 1944. Anne frank diary of a young girl puzzle pack teacher lesson plans, activities, crossword puzzles, word searches, games, and worksheets pdf on cd william t. On june 12, 1942, anne frank received a small red and white diary as a present for her th birthday. After a look at anne frank the adolescent, and a consideration of how the experiences of. World war ii significantly impacted annes experiences and is important to understanding her story. Anne frank diary of a young girl puzzle pack teacher lesson plans, activities, crossword puzzles, word searches, games. Hope is the ability to see the solutions to problems. Here lies on her writings of how she lived through the course of world war ii. Their play, the diary of anne frank, was based on anne frank s diary entries. Aug 15, 2005 anne frank diary of a young girl puzzle pack teacher lesson plans, activities, crossword puzzles, word searches, games, and worksheets pdf on cd william t.
Join now log in home lesson plans the diary of a young girl by anne frank. Reading assignment, questions, vocabulary day 3 the diary of a young girl by anne frank lesson plan reading assignment, questions, vocabulary. This lesson concentrates on anne frank as a writer. It can be used as part of an english language arts unit on the diary of anne frank andor the holocaust. Free unit studies for homeschooling the diary of anne. Anne frank diary of a young girl puzzle pack teacher lesson. Hitler and the nazis party has been growing in power for a few years, which significantly impacts her diarys contents. Anne frank and the holocaust the lesson ideas at this page emphasize writing. Through a selection of lesson plans, students are encouraged to explore the wider. The diary was found and published by anne s father. Readers complete a journal entry about how they would keep themselves occupied if they were forced into hiding without personal electronics.
For online graphic organizers designed to help students organize plot. This lesson invites you to supplement your students reading of the diary of a young. The diary of a young girl prereading historical setting objective. While my students have heard of anne frank in history classes, how many of them truly understand what it means to be in hiding. You can also find education tools, activities, lesson plans, and curriculum guides. Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders. Teachers in the upper classes of elementary schools and lower classes of secondary schools can use this anne frank introductory lesson in their lessons about world war 2 and the persecution of the jews. With this lesson teachers can prepare their pupils for working on these topics. Use these enrichment activities and internet resources to enhance teaching anne frank. The diary of a young girl lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles.
Mar 30, 2015 anne frank seventy years after the death of young diarist anne frank, we share useful lesson plans and ideas to engage students in her story mon 30 mar 2015 12. Lesson planning suggestions we remember anne frank includes an abundance of information which can be used flexibly to meet your classrooms many needs. This lesson plan focuses on anne franks diary of a young girl. Here lies on her writings of how she lived through the course of world war ii at.
So i checked out some social studies lessons, and adapted one as follows. Find diary of anne frank lesson plans and teaching resources. Have a group recorder write students ideas in the k what i know about column. English 380 hannah stewarts professional portfolio. Have students define words from the diary of anne frank vocabulary list, and write a sentence with each word, finishing for homework if necessary. The haunting story of anne frank is presented in a fresh way in this factual reader. As an intro the diary of anne frank i faked a grammar game. It also anticipates the intensive holocaust studies unit students will receive the following year in preparation for the 8 th grade trip to the united states holocaust memorial museum in. Through a selection of lesson plans, students are encouraged to explore the wider themes raised in each episode of the bbc drama the diary of anne frank. We will be studying the play adaptation of the diary of anne frank. Anne frank lesson plans and lesson ideas brainpop educators. Genre study is a natural instructional focus for a work such as the diary of anne frank. The diary, which she named kitty, was her companion for just over two years.
Theyll learn about the holocaust, who perpetrated it, and how some people tried to escape. Students read entries from june, 1943 to january 6, 1944. Anne frank in the world teacher workbook utah education. Help your students put anne franks life in historical perspective. Begin the lesson by dividing the class into small groups. She and her family, along with four others, spent 25 months during world war ii in an annex of rooms. When you import any of the activities below, you can choose to share these readymade characters with your students.
Based on what you have learned in history classes, textbooks or encyclopedias, answer the following questions about world war ii. This lesson s objective is to relate to students the facts of the time and how they may have influenced anne as she detailed her life. As a prereading activity to activate their prior knowledge about anne frank and the holocaust, ask students to complete the anticipation guide at the following address. Get a glimpse of anne franks years in hiding with this activity, which introduces the diary of anne frank.
The diary of a young girl by anne frank questions and answers. Anne frank died at the age of 15 in 1945, close to the end of world war ii. The diary of a young girl by anne frank depicts the horrors of the holocaust through the poignant words of the author. Bbc the diary of anne frank resources teaching resources. The diary of anne frank lesson plan by z hayes tpt. Understanding the historical setting activity anne frank lived in amsterdam, the netherlands, and kept her diary from 1942 until 1944. Anne frank, diary of a young girl lesson plans and teaching resources lesson plans on holocaust history are available here. They thought gold and silver were going to be the elite. In this diary of anne frank lesson plan, 8th graders discuss how the setting of the play affects the mood of the story and answer short answer questions. There is a more recent edition that has extra diary entries, but it is less suited for use with children. This page has resources about anne franks life, the holocaust, and world war ii. The diary of anne frank is available on pbss masterpiece. Anne frank wrote a diary, taking on the relatively private role of diarist until the book was published and there is considerable evidence suggesting she.
Arrange the chairs around this space so it is in the centre of the room. An audio version of the diary of a young girl will be played in class a couple times throughout the unit. Anne frank was given her diary as a birthday present on her th birthday on the 12th of june 1942. Anne frank house education anne frank introductory lesson. This version is the original edition released by her father, otto frank, who was the only survivor of annes family. Before introducing the book, create a time line on your.
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