Curated OER
Journal Writing
Students examine the published diaries of Anne Frank, or Zlata Filipovic, to gain an appreciation for journal writing, a form of autobiographical writing in which the writer records personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They...
Curated OER
"Used To" or "Would"?
In this ESL grammar worksheet, learners read the information pertaining to the correct use of "used to" and "would." Students insert the correct word in 8 sentences.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
Anne Frank's diary provides a first-person account of the struggles an adolescent girl faces as her family hides from the Nazis within the terrifying setting of an overcrowded annex. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 6-8) to pair...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Diary of Anne Frank: How Would I Survive?
Lesson to be used following the reading of play The Diary of Anne Frank or the book Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl. Students explore the Anne Frank Center website. In groups of five, students analyze the residents of the Secret...
Other
Random House Reading Group Guide: Anne Frank
This online literature guide offers discussion questions for a group reading "The Diary of Anne Frank." These questions delve into the heart and soul of the book.
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel The Best Notes: The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
Scholastic
Scholastic: We Remember Anne Frank
This rich site revolves around two women who knew Anne Frank: Miep Gies who helped to hide her, and Hanneli Pick-Goslar, a childhood friend who is mentioned in the diary. A teacher's guide is included, as well as pictures and interviews.
Children's Museum
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Anne Frank: Facing Hatred, Daring to Dream
The inspiring words of a young girl in Nazi Germany continue to impact us today. Students will learn about Anne Frank's intense struggles, but also the hope she shared through her diary. Then they'll consider how they can impact their...
Books in the Classroom
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Barbara Cooney
This site contains a biography of Barbara Cooney, and a summary of each of her picture books. Pictures of each of her books are provided.
Other
Book Spot's Book Discussion Center
Scroll down to the Guides for Selected Titles to find a wealth of information on a variety of titles for adults and teens. Each entry, though they come from different sources, includes book discussion questions and some background about...
Other
Jean Craighead George's Website
This website is about author Jean Craighead George. Offers information on her background, her books, she gives hints about becoming a writer. She also has a question and answer section where she answers questions that people most often...