Anne Frank Lesson Plans

Reflecting on what life was like during the Holocaust, 8th graders will read excerpts from the book, The Diary of Anne Frank, then complete five classroom activities that reflect on the readings. The classroom will be set-up to portray the "Secret Annex" in this simulation. Students will keep a diary, question, conclude, and participate in a variety of highly engaging interactive scenarios. Many varietions can be added to these scenarios as wel

Sixth graders explore journal writing. In this writing lesson, 6th graders use the published diaries of Anne Frank and discuss the entries in her journal. Students write in their own journal for a week and create a one page summary on Anne Frank.

Students explore the holocaust by researching the life of Anne Frank. In this human rights instructional activity, students read the story Memories of Anne Frank which documents the life of one of the bravest human rights icons during the Nazi Era. Students answer study questions about the book and write a paragraph about civic responsibilities today.

Students write plays on human interactions. In this literature lesson, students complete extension activities following the reading of The Diary of Anne Frank. Students go on-line to research more about Anne and work in groups to complete character webs. They will use these webs to write a short play about group dynamics for those living close proximity. They will perform these plays and complete a reflection activity as a class.

Students read and analyze the play "The Diary of Anne Frank" based on the book of the same name. They identify philanthropic concepts and values in the play and discuss the ways in which specific characters actions affect the events. They compare and contrast life in the Secret Annexe with their everyday experiences.

Students examine the philanthropic concepts and values in the play, "The Diary of Anne Frank." They read the play, role-play characters, create a poster, and write journal entries.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this The Diary of Anne Frank lesson, students examine the characters in the play and identify how altruism, civic responsibility, moral reasoning, human rights, sacrifice, and social justice are portrayed. Students compare the play to the primary source Diary of Anne Frank.

Get a glimpse of Anne Frank's years in hiding with this activity, which introduces The Diary of Anne Frank. Readers complete a journal entry about how they would keep themselves occupied if they were forced into hiding (without personal electronics). The lesson plan then transitions into an introduction to Anne Frank's life, using a worksheet and SMARTboard slideshow, both of which are provided. This is an excellent way to begin a unit on Anne Frank and the Holocaust.

Eighth graders research the Holocaust and Anne Frank. They write descriptive paragraphs of an Internet website, write a personal reaction paragraph, create theatre design projects, and develop a narrative poem using biographical information.

Eighth graders read act 1 scenes 1 & 2 of the play Diary of Anne Frank. 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.