Teacher's Discussion Guide to Anne Frank by Salimah Perkins

Examples could include the diary of a Pakistani schoolgirl for BBC Urdu and My Syrian Diary by 15-year-old “Marah”. Encourage students to practise their readings as part of a drama lesson.Īs an extension activity, you might want to consider how teenage journals have provided some of the most insightful and moving accounts of war. The Anne Frank Trust is asking young people to film their readings and upload them to the charity’s Facebook page. Alternatively, they can read something they have written about their own life and hopes. Keep these in a safe place then present them to students on their last day of school.Īfter completing the above tasks, students should have a good idea of the quote they would like to read aloud as part of the #notsilent campaign. Anne Frank wrote: “Will I ever be able to write something great, will I ever become a journalist or a writer? I hope so, oh, I hope so very much.” Encourage students to record their own hopes in a sealed letter to their future self. There is also a lesson plan and presentation that encourage pupils to reflect on their own potential. Secondary students can explore Anne’s writing further with this differentiated reading comprehension activity. These can be submitted to Generation Diary, an initiative open to 13- to 15-year-olds to create the world’s biggest digital diary in memory of Anne Frank. Alternatively, ask students to write a diary entry about a time they felt misunderstood or unfairly treated. This mind map will help them to identify the thoughts and ideas that matter most to them. Using these quotes as inspiration, ask students to write a statement about their view on the world or how they would like society to be. Are the topics she wrote about still relevant? This lesson plan and presentation will help you to structure the activity.Īnne Frank often expressed a curiosity about herself and her place in the world. Get them to debate whether they agree or disagree with how Anne saw things. As a group task, ask students to discuss a quotes. They can also be used to create a colourful wall display. These quotes will give students a feel for the thoughts and feelings she recorded. There is a good introductory video and 3D animation of the Frank family’s secret annex here.Ĭhallenge groups of students to find out who gave Anne her diary, how old she was when she started writing it and how it came to be published. These resources can be used to start building a timeline of Anne Frank’s life. What do your students know about Anne Frank? Who was she, where did she come from and why was she forced into hiding? This presentation by the Anne Frank Trust UK provides background information for secondary students, while this reading comprehension activity by PrimaryLeap is aimed at students aged seven to 11.

There are many ways to introduce Anne’s work in the classroom – here’s a collection of ideas and resources to help you.

Teacher's Discussion Guide to Anne Frank by Salimah Perkins