Worksheet: Bookcase and Bathroom The Secret Annex

Names:

1. Cross-section [1] Look at the cross-section. Use an arrow to mark the bookcase. Do the same with the bathroom.

2. View the model [2] Closely study the photo of the model of the second floor of the Secret Annex. Where is the bookcase? Circle it. And where is the bathroom? In the photo, color in the walls of the bathroom with a black marker.

3. The bookcase Anne writes in her diary: ‘Now our Secret Annex has truly become secret. […] Mr Kugler thought it would be better to have a bookcase built in front of the entrance to our hiding place […] It swings out on its hinges and opens like a door. […] Now whenever we want to go downstairs we have to duck and then jump.’ (Anne Frank, The Diary of A Young Girl, 21 August 1942) What is Anne referring to when she says: ‘Now whenever we want to go downstairs’?

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CLUE: In the evening and on the weekend, when nobody is working in the building, those in hiding could move around the rest of the building.

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4. The helpers At lunchtime, when the storeroom workers would be at home for lunch, the helpers would often visit the people in hiding. Anne always looked forward to these visits. Can you imagine why?

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Worksheet: Bookcase and Bathroom ‘Nine o’clock. After Peter’s finished, it’s my turn for the bathroom. I wash myself from head to toe […] I brush my teeth, curl my hair, manicure my nails and dab peroxide on my upper lip to bleach black hairs – all this in less than half an hour.’ (Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, 4 August 1943) Look at the bathroom in the Secret Annex online: http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/ Do you think it would have been easy to share this space with eight people? Yes, because No, because

6. Scared

Bookcase

Those in hiding lived in constant fear of being discovered. Then one night they hear someone coming up the stairs… ‘Footsteps in the house, the private office, the kitchen, then …on the staircase. All sounds of breathing stopped, eight hearts pounded. Footsteps on the stairs, then rattling at the bookcase. This moment is indescribable. ‘Now we’re done for,’ I said and I had visions […] of us being dragged away by the Gestapo that very night.’ (Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, 11 April 1944) Luckily this incident had a happy ending. Visit the Secret Annex online once more. Go to the Warehouse Front: http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/ Watch the movie: a couple of burglars chased away Write in your own words what happened.

Toilet

length Bookcase

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1.6 in

5.9 in

3 in

Toilet 0.8 in

1.2 in

1.2 in

Bathtub 1.2 in

0.8 in

0.8 in

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When finished, place the bookcase, the photo of the helpers and other furniture you have made in the right places.

depth

1 in

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The 3D model does not have a bookcase yet and it is missing some furniture for the bathroom. Can you make some? Divide the tasks beforehand and look at the list for measurements.

height

Stairs 5.5 in see picture

7. Making stuff

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Worksheet: Anne Frank’s room Names:

The Secret Annex

1. Cross-section [1] Look at the cross-section. Use an arrow to mark Anne Frank and Fritz Pfeffer’s room.

2. Model [2] Closely study the photo of the model of the second floor of the Secret Annex. Where is the room Anne Frank shares with Fritz Pfeffer? In the photo, color in the walls of this room with a black marker.

3. Moviestars Anne writes in her diary of her room: ‘Up to now our bedroom, with its blank walls, was very bare. Thanks to Father – who brought my entire postcard and movie-star collection here beforehand – and to a brush and a pot of glue, I was able to plaster the walls with pictures. It looks much more cheerful.’ (Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, 11 July 1942) Make a list of things you have attached to your own bedroom walls.

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4. Coping in the Secret Annex Who would have had a harder time to persevere at the Secret Annex, Anne or Fritz? Why?

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Worksheet: Anne Frank’s room 5. A big argument Look at the Secret Annex online: www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/ Go to Anne and Fritz’ room and look up the story: ‘A big argument about a small table’ Why is there an argument? What is the outcome?

Small table and chair

6. Anne’s most treasured possession. Visit the Annex online again. Look at the small table in Anne’s room. What is on the table?

Why is this so important to Anne?

Anne’s room

7. Making stuff The Anne and Fritz’ room needs some furniture. Can you make some? Divide the tasks beforehand and look at the list for measurements.

length

width

height

Bed 3.1 in

1.2 in

0.8 in

Couch 2.4 in

0.8 in

0.8 in 1.2 in (back)

Chair (x2) 0.8 in

0.8 in

0.8 in 1.8 in (back)

Small table 0.8 in

1.2 in

1.2 in

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When finished, place photos of Anne and Fritz, and the furniture you have made in the right places in the Secret Annex.

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Worksheet: The Frank Family’s room Namen:

The Secret Annex

1. Cross-section [1] Look at the cross-section. Use an arrow to mark Otto, Edith and Margot Frank’s room.

2. Model [2] Closely study the photo of the model of the second floor of the Secret Annex. Where is the room shared by Otto, Edith and Margot Frank? In the photo, color in the walls of this room with a black marker.

3. Don’t walk around, be quiet ‘Margot and Mother are nervous. ‘Shh … Father. Be quiet, Otto. Shh … Pim(*)! It’s eight-thirty. Come here, you can’t run the water any more. Walk softly!’ A sample of what’s said to Father in the bathroom. At the stroke of half past eight, he has to be in the living-room. No running water, no flushing toilet, no walking around, no noise whatsoever. As long as the office staff hasn’t arrived, sounds travel more easily to the warehouse.’ (Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, 23 August 1943) (*): Anne had a pet name for her father: Pim 1

Look carefully at the cross-section. What would Anne have meant with the last sentence above?

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4. Sharing a room with your parents How do you think Margot felt about sharing a room with her parents? Why?

5. Growing up in the Scret Annex

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Worksheet: The Frank Family’s room

Look at the Secret Annex online: www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/ Watch the movie: ‘Anne and Margot grow fast’ How many inches does Anne grow in two years? Anne grows … inches.

6. D-Day ‘This is D Day,’ the BBC announced at twelve.’ ‘This is the day.’ ’The invasion has begun!’ writes an overjoyed Anne on June 6th 1944 in her diary. That day sees the landing of the Allied troops on the coast of France. They intend to liberate the occupied countries of Europe and to beat Nazi Germany. Foldaway bed

Go to the Secret Annex online again. Have another look at the room that Otto, Edith and Margot Frank share. Look closely to see if you can find something related to D-Day. What is it?

7. Making stuff Otto, Edith and Margot Frank’s room still needs some furniture. Can you make some? Divide the tasks beforehand and look at the list for measurements. When finished, place the photos of Otto, Edith and Margot, along with the furniture you’ve made, in the right places in the Secret Annex.

Table and chairs

length

width

height

Bed (x2) 3.1 in

1.2 in

0.8 in

Foldaway bed 2.8 in

0.8 in

1.2 in

Small table 1.2 in

1.6 in

1.2 in

Chairs (x2 ) 0.8 in

0.8 in

0.8 in 1.8 in(back)

Chest 1.2 in

0.8 in

0.8 in

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Worksheet: The Van Pels Family’s room Names:

The Secret Annex

1. Cross-section [1] Look at the cross-section. Use an arrow to mark Hermann and Auguste van Pels’ room.

2. Model [2] Closely study the photo of the model of the third floor of the Secret Annex. Where is Hermann and Auguste van Pels’ room? In the photo, color in the walls of this room with a black marker.

3. The living-room ‘If you go up the stairs and open the door at the top, you’re surprised to see such a large, light and spacious room in an old canalside house like this. It contains a stove […] and a sink. This will be the kitchen and bedroom of Mr and Mrs van Daan (*), as well as the general living-room, dining-room and study for us all.’ (Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, 9 July 1942) (*): In the English translation of her diary the pseudonyms that Anne originally gave Hermann, Auguste and Peter van Pels are still used. Why was Hermann and Auguste’s room also the communal living-room used by all the people in hiding?

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Worksheet: The Van Pels Family’s room 4. Hidden for a year and a half ‘[…] whenever one of the eight of us opens his mouth, the other seven can finish the story for him’, Anne writes on 28 January 1944. They have been in hiding for a year and a half. What does Anne mean? Explain in your own words.

5. Curly kale Look at the Secret Annex online: www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/ Go to Hermann and Auguste van Pels’ room and watch the story: ‘The same food week after week’.

Kitchen and gas cooker

What’s Anne opinion on curly kale?

6. Wondervoice ‘It’s true: as the reports from outside grow worse and worse, the …. , with its wondrous voice, helps us not to lose heart and to keep telling ourselves, ‘Cheer up, keep your spirits high, things are bound to get better!’’, Anne writes on 15 June 1943 in her diary. Which object in the room is Anne referring to? What word should fill the space?

Dining table and chairs

length

width

height

Bed 3.1 in

3,0 cm

0.8 in

Foldaway bed 3.1 in

3,0 cm

0.8 in

Chairs (x8) 0.8 in

0.8 in

0.8 in 1.8 in (back)

Writing desk 1.6 in

2.8 in

1.2 in

Kitchen 3.1 in

1.2 in

1.6 in

Gas cooker 1.2 in

1.2 in

1.6 in

Dining table 3.1 in

1.2 in

1.2 in

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CLUE: Look closely at the photo of the model of the Van Pels family’s room.

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7. Making stuff Hermann and Auguste van Pels’ room still needs some furniture. Can you make some? Divide the tasks beforehand and look at the list for measurements.

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When finished, place the photos of Hermann and Auguste van Pels, along with the furniture you’ve made, in the right places in the Secret Annex.

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Worksheet: Peter van Pels’ room and the attic Names:

The Secret Annex

1. Cross-section [1] Look at the cross-section. Use an arrow to mark Peter van Pels’ room. Do the same with the attic.

2. Model [2] Closely study the photo of the model of the third floor of the Secret Annex. Where is Peter van Pels’ room? In the photo, color in the walls of this room with a black marker.

3. Peter’s apartment Anne writes the following about Peter’s room in her diary: ‘A tiny side room is to be Peter van Daan’s bedroom.’ (Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, 9 July 1942) Look closely at Peter’s room. Why does Anne call it ‘a tiny side room’?

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4. Love in the Secret Annex Look at the Secret Annex online: www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/ Watch in Peter’s room the story: ‘Love in the Secret Annexe’.

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Which problem solved itself?

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Worksheet: Peter van Pels’ room and the attic 5. Sleeping in the attic Sometimes visitors to the Anne Frank House ask why none of the people in hiding slept in the attic. Go the Secret Annex online again and look for the story starting with ‘R.’ That will tell you! It wasn’t possible to sleep in the attic because 

6. Consolation Anne had difficulties coping in the Secret Annex. She sometimes escaped to the attic just to have a few moments alone. Nature gave her solace.

Stairs

Go to the Secret Annex online http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/ Go to the Attic of the Secret Annex. Watch the movie about Anne and solace. Why was it so important to Anne to see nature?

7. Making stuff The room of Peter van Pels and the attic still needs some furniture. Can you make some? Divide the tasks beforehand and look at the list for measurements.

Bed, table, chair and stairs

When finished, place the photo of Peter van Pels, along with the furniture you’ve made, in the right places in the Secret Annex.

length

width

height

Table 3.1 in

1.2 in

0.8 in

Tafel 0.8 in

1.2 in

1.2 in

Chair 0.8 in

0.8 in

0.8 in 1.8 in (back)

Stairs 6.3 in

1.0 in

Boxes (x5) 1.2 in

0.8 in

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0.8 in