Discovery School. Holocaust Heroes [Motion picture]. (2005). ASIN: B002UMLIES

Plot Summary

In the first part of this DVD, an examination of who might have betrayed Anne Frank and her family is presented and three suspects are revealed. Personal history about Anne’s family is provided and segments of her diary are used to explain what happened to them. The second part of this DVD provides a present day reunion of Holocaust survivors who, unlike Anne, were sent to the safety of their parents to evade capture by the Nazis.

Critical Evaluation

Although this is aimed mainly at the teen-age group, the pre-teens may find this helpful if they are studying The Diary Anne Frank. This DVD will be a worthy addition to their resources.

Reader's Annotation

This DVD is made up of two parts: 1) a focus on Anne Frank; and 2) Holocaust survivors.


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Genre

Multimedia (history)

Curriculum Ties

Social Studies and Geography

Booktalking Ideas

*Students learn about Anne Frank, as well as Holocaust survivors (present-day).

Reading Level/Interest Age

Ages 9-12

Reason for Book Selection

Students read the Diary of Anne Frank as part of their 8th grade core literature. This Dvd is a good addition to their studies.