This powerful and fully‑resourced lesson explores the life of Anne Frank, her time in hiding, the discovery of the Secret Annex, and the lasting legacy of her diary. Designed for KS/23 History (Years 5–8), it blends historical understanding with empathy, source analysis and creative reflection.

Students will examine real historical sources, watch Otto Frank’s moving interview about finding Anne’s diary, and complete meaningful tasks that help them connect emotionally with the past.

What’s Included
Cinematic lesson slides covering:

Life in hiding
Discovery and arrest
What happened to Anne
The global legacy of her diary
Source analysis activities using diary extracts and historical images
Creative final tasks (letter, poster, speech) with an extension challenge
Video link to Otto Frank’s interview for powerful classroom discussion
Teacher‑friendly structure with clear explanations and ready‑to‑use content
Professional thumbnail cover for TES preview

Learning Objectives
Students will:

Understand the historical context of Anne Frank’s life
Analyse sources to build historical interpretations
Reflect on themes of persecution, hope and resilience
Produce thoughtful creative responses that deepen empathy

**Why Teachers Choose This Resource
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Fully editable
Clear, structured and visually engaging
Suitable for whole‑class teaching or independent study
Ideal for Holocaust education, diary writing units, or WWII schemes

Perfect For KS2/KS3 History

English/History cross‑curricular lessons
Holocaust Memorial Day
Empathy and reflective writing units