1. The Diary of Anne Frank
Review/Discussion

2. Hitler
Hitler had a tragic childhood, losing his family at an early age
He was denied admission to art school in Vienna
Hitler tried to escape the draft for WWI. As a result, he was imprisoned for 5 years

3. Hitler’s Rise to Power Hitler began writing Mein Kampf in prison
He outlined his political views
Hitler came to power in 1933 under the Nazi party by constitutional means

4. Hitler’s Plan To control Europe and eliminate the Jews
He blamed the Jews for Germany’s problems
He wanted living space for the “master race”

5. How did Hitler plan to eliminate the Jews?
What restrictions did he put on the Jews?
What happened to the Jews in concentration camps?
Between 6-9 million Jews were killed during the Holocaust

6. The Diary of Anne Frank
Anne began writing in her diary when she was 13
She wrote down all that went on during their hiding
It is translated into 55 different languages

7. Discussion Questions How many people are living in the secret annex?
What is the significance of Meip and Mr. Kraler?
What rules/restrictions must they follow?

8. Daily Life What is a typical day like?
Describe a time when the tension was building.

9. When was the first time they received bad news?
What major event happened at the end of Act 1?

10. Describe the Characters
Mr. Frank
Mrs. Frank
Anne
Margot
Meip
Mr. Kraler
Mr. Van Daan
Mrs. Van Daan
Peter
Mr. Dussel