Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, Parts 1, Grades 8

As you begin reading 'Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl,' focus on Anne's early experiences and thoughts. This assignment will help you understand Anne's life before and during the initial stages of going into hiding. Pay close attention to how Anne describes her feelings, the setting, and the people around her.

What are some of the reasons Anne decides to start a diary? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

Describe the setting of Anne's life before going into hiding. How does she feel about the world around her?

How does Anne's relationship with her family and friends change as they prepare to go into hiding?

Identify and explain the significance of a key event that occurs just before or as the Frank family goes into hiding. How does this event affect Anne?

Using evidence from the text, analyze how Anne's tone and perspective on her situation change from the beginning of the diary to the end of Part 1. What does this reveal about her character?