Embedded Files
the Diary
the Diary
"Anne didn’t just keep a diary. She also wrote tales and planned to publish a book about her time in the Secret Annex. After the war, her father Otto Frank fulfilled her wish.
"Anne didn’t just keep a diary. She also wrote tales and planned to publish a book about her time in the Secret Annex. After the war, her father Otto Frank fulfilled her wish.
Task: Watch the videos and carefully read the following passages. Answer the questions in your Packet.
Task: Watch the videos and carefully read the following passages. Answer the questions in your Packet.
Introduction: Listen to how Otto Frank came into possession of Anne's diary.
Introduction: Listen to how Otto Frank came into possession of Anne's diary.
Part 1: Listen to Otto Frank talk about his daughter Anne Frank.
Part 1: Listen to Otto Frank talk about his daughter Anne Frank.
- What surprised Mr. Frank about his daughter?
Part 2: The Diary of Anne Frank, posthumously published in 1947, and eventually translated into almost 70 languages, is one of the most widely read works of non-fiction. For many, Anne's diary is their first encounter with the history of Nazi Germany's attempt to murder all the Jews of Europe during World War II.
https://www.ushmm.org/exhibition/anne-frank/htmlsite/story.htmlPart 2: The Diary of Anne Frank, posthumously published in 1947, and eventually translated into almost 70 languages, is one of the most widely read works of non-fiction. For many, Anne's diary is their first encounter with the history of Nazi Germany's attempt to murder all the Jews of Europe during World War II.
- Anne often wrote about the importance of hope in the face of adversity. Carefully read the following quote from Anne Frank's Diary. Answer the following questions in your packet.
Anne Frank wrote on July 15, 1944:
It’s difficult in times like these: ideals, dreams and cherished hopes rise within us, only to be crushed by grim reality. It’s a wonder I haven’t abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart.
How does Anne Frank's quote about clinging to ideals in the face of adversity resonate with you?
Can you think of a time when you had to hold onto your beliefs or hopes despite challenging circumstances?
How do you interpret Anne's belief in the goodness of people, even in the midst of difficult times?
Choose 1 of the following questions to answer in a 3-5 sentence.
Choose 1 of the following questions to answer in a 3-5 sentence.
Anne had a strong desire to become a writer and to make a difference in the world.
Do you have any aspirations or dreams that you hope to achieve one day?
Anne wrote about the importance of staying true to oneself despite external pressures.
Can you think of a time when you had to stand up for what you believe in, even if it wasn't popular?
Covers of various translations of Het Achterhuis (The Secret Annex).
Photo collection: Anne Frank Stichting, Amsterdam.
https://www.annefrank.org/en/anne-frank/diary/how-did-annes-diary-become-so-famous/
Page updated
Report abuse