By Carol Ann Lee
Published by Puffin Books
Copyright 2006
Suggested Delivery: Read Aloud
FACTUAL, GRUESOME, INFORMATIVE, ENLIGHTENING,
HYPNOTIC
Given the subject matter and advanced reading
level, this read aloud book for the older elementary students follows the entirety
of Anne Frank’s life, before the Holocaust.
Tales of her father Otto’s childhood are included as well as detailed
descriptions of the concentration camps, journal entries, pictures and factual
information which will educate students on the horrific event that scared the
world forever. Author Lee includes
information on the era as well as the lifestyles of the family pre-Holocaust, a
view which is not normally explored.
This book is jam packed with evidence that this was one of the most
devastating occurrences to grace the planet.
This site focused on the girl in hiding,
highlights Anne Frank’s life, and includes fast facts about her family members,
about the war and other important aspects to Anne’s life. Plus, information about the museum, pictures
and links to other inspiring sites.
These fast facts about the Holocaust will help
clarify who, what, where, when and why in ten quick details. The site also includes dozens of links to
other kid friendly websites focused on related topics to the Holocaust such as
Anne Frank, Museum of Jewish Heritage and more.
VOCAB: Jewish, Deliberately, Ethnic, Nazi, Forbidden, Privileged, Elegant, Synagogue, Refugees, Pfeffer, Commandant, Deportations
TEACHING SUGGESTIONS:
-Use this book to discuss the Holocaust.
-Use this book in social studies to explain the
consequences of war and past outcomes such as the Holocaust.
-Use this book in language arts to teach point of
view and inspire the students to write an entry in Anne Frank’s
perspective.
Before: Create a KWL chart. Have students fill in what they know about
Anne Frank and the Holocaust and what they’d like to know. At the completion of the book, have them fill
in what they have learned.
During: While reading this novel, keep a
classroom timeline of both events within Anne’s life as well as events
happening around her. Display these
lifesize timelines against the wall or on a bulletin board. Have students discuss what occurences they
want to put on the timeline and where using post-it notes or thumbtacking index
cards.
After: Each student will receive a large
sheet of paper where they will draw a picture at the bottom. A thought bubble will open up space for
children to draw thoughts and ideas which may be going through Anne’s
mind. A discussion or short essay will
follow to further understand what messages the children are trying to convey
and explain.
Writing: This activity challenges gender
roles. Have students re-write a scene
that may have occurred differently if the main character was in fact male. Further research may be completed if
desired.
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