The Diary of aYoung Girl

• English
• Secondary Education

The Diary of 

a Young Girl

Second World War

www.annefrank.org

Anne Frank was born in Frankfurt, Germany.

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The Frank family moved to Amsterdam in 1934.

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Anne received her diary for her 16th birthday.

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The Franks went into hiding because of the Nazi occupation.

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Anne wrote her diary while she was in hiding.

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Anne Frank survived the war and later published her diary herself.

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The Secret Annex was hidden behind a movable bookcase.

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Anne’s diary has been translated into many languages and read worldwide.

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1. Why did Anne and her family leave Germany and move to Amsterdam?
2. Who gave Anne her diary, and when?
3. What was life like for the Frank family while they were in hiding?
4. What happened to Anne and her family after they were discovered?
5. Why do you think Anne Frank’s diary is considered such an important historical document?

task in groups

Context & Facts – Amsterdam, hiding, helpers

Emotional Impact – feelings, images, atmosphere

Anne as a Person – teenager, diary, dreams

Legacy – importance, lessons, today

War and History

Home and Daily Life

Feelings and Qualities

Food 

The Allies

annexe

arrest