The Guardian – Staff Writer
“This spring marks 70 years since the death of Anne Frank, the young diarist who shone a light onto the suffering of millions during the second world war. The Anne Frank Trust is commemorating the life of the teenager, who died at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp aged just 15, on Tuesday 14 April 2015 by encouraging people to read from her diary for one minute. Schools can join in this campaign using #notsilent. There are many ways to introduce Anne’s work in the classroom – here’s a collection of ideas and resources to help you. Start with the basics. What do your students know about Anne Frank? Who was she, where did she come from and why was she forced into hiding? This presentation by the Anne Frank Trust UK provides background information for secondary students, while this reading comprehension activity by PrimaryLeap is aimed at students aged seven to 11. These resources can be used to start building a timeline of Anne Frank’s life. There is a good introductory video and 3D animation of the Frank family’s secret annex here.”(more)