Essay on Anne Frank

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Objective

I can construct an essay about Anne Frank using textual evidence.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Anne Frank and her family hid in a secret annex in Amsterdam to escape persecution during World War II.

  2. 2

    While in hiding, Anne kept a diary where she recorded her thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

  3. 3

    After the war, Anne's father, Otto Frank, published her diary, which has since been translated into many languages and read by millions.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Where did Anne Frank and her family hide during World War II?

2

What is the significance of Anne Frank's diary?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write a paragraph explaining why Anne Frank's diary is considered a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Use at least two pieces of evidence from the text to support your answer.

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