Anne Frank and Her Special Diary
Anne Frank was a girl who lived a long time ago. She was born in a country called Germany. Anne lived with her mother and father. She also had an older sister named Margot. They were a very happy family. Anne loved to talk and play with her friends. She was a very bright girl who loved to learn new things every day.
When Anne was still young, things began to change. Her family had to move to a new country. They moved to a place called Holland. This was a big move for the family. Anne had to go to a new school. She had to make new friends. Even though things were different, Anne stayed happy. She loved her new home and her new school very much.
On her thirteenth birthday, Anne got a very special gift. It was a small book with red and white checks. It was a diary. Anne was so excited to have it. She decided to treat the diary like a best friend. She even gave the diary a name. She called her diary Kitty. Anne began to write in her diary every day. She wrote about her life and her thoughts.
- Diary:
- A book where a person writes about their daily life and private thoughts.
- Hiding:
- Being in a place where you cannot be seen by others.
- Bookcase:
- A piece of furniture with shelves used for keeping books.
- Brave:
- Showing courage and strength even when you are feeling scared.
- Prized:
- Something that is very special and important to a person.
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About this biography passage for 2nd Grade
“Anne Frank and Her Special Diary” is a biography reading passage about Anne Frank, written for 2nd Grade. It takes about 3 minutes to read (473 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.