by Reilly H.
At Alamo Heights Junior School, the 8th grade English classes learn a lot about Anne Frank and her story. By reading and studying the play adaptation of The Diary of Anne Frank, students gain a more comprehensive understanding of her tragic story. “Reading the play allows us to take part more fully and understand a character more fully,” states Stacy Smith, an 8th grade English teacher.
Reading the play adaptation in a classroom is extremely beneficial and can help students better understand the story that is being told. “When you just read like a narrative of it, you’re not really hearing that emotion,” said John Sheppard, another 8th grade English teacher. Interpreting the play helps the 8th grade students better understand everything Anne and her family went through.
“When she was writing in her diary, she was between the ages of 13 and 15,” Mrs. Smith explained. By highlighting that Anne Frank was the same age as most 8th graders, this helps students feel a deeper empathy for Anne and her experiences.
The study of Anne Frank’s story through the play adaptation not only raises the students’ understanding of history but also helps the students feel empathy and an emotional connection. By interpreting the play The Diary of Anne Frank, it helped 8th grade students understand literature and appreciate its power to convey profound human experiences.
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