The Diary of Anne Frank is a poignant example of the fate of European Jews during the Nazi era. By engaging with the thoughts, fears, and hopes of 14-year-old Anne, students gain perspectives on their own realities. The tragic biographies of those in hiding reinforce students' rejection of totalitarian systems. The teaching series addresses the residents and their lives in hiding, the relationships between the characters, as well as historical contexts such as the discovery and deportation of the inhabitants of the secret annex. In an additional lesson, Anne Frank is examined as a symbol of remembrance and her cultural identity. Extensive materials complement the discussion of the diary in class (recommended for grades 8/9).