Anne Frank's Story — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This history reading passage explores the life of Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager whose diary became one of the most important personal accounts of the Holocaust. Students will learn about Anne’s experiences hiding in Amsterdam during Nazi occupation, the historical context of World War II, and the significance of her diary as a primary source. The passage addresses California History-Social Science Standard 7.8.5 and Common Core ELA standards (RI.6-8.1), providing opportunities for students to analyze evidence, understand cause-and-effect relationships, and connect Anne’s story to broader themes of human rights and social justice. Activities include multiple-choice and writing questions, graphic organizers, a timeline, and glossary. Includes read aloud audio and Spanish translation for accessibility. This resource is ideal for building historical thinking, comprehension, and empathy while studying world history and the Holocaust.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
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Instant Feedback
Immediate results and scoring
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting



