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The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa, and kirsti, her sister in copenhagen in 1943. The german nazi party blamed jewish people for problems their. Parents need to know that number the stars, by lois lowry, is a poignant read about the nazi occupation of denmark that won the newbery medal, the highest honor in childrens literature, in 1990. Books that are similar to number the stars or tuck everlasting.

Why did mama tell the girls to walk another way to school. After each days reading, encourage students to write one or more new things they learned from the text. Number the stars is a comingofage novel set against the backdrop of world war ii and the german occupation of denmark. Conclusion i hope you all enjoyed traveling back in time to 1945 to join ann marie on her journey to discovering the meaning of bravery and ultimately, saving her best friends life. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Abells, children we remember greenwillow, 1986 isbn 0688063721 library binding hardcover.

An introduction to number the stars number the stars. In what ways is number the stars similar to other books about the holocaust. However, the nazis are continuing the roundup of jews, as they did in other countries. Major themes cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Number the stars plot diagram lois lowry historical fiction books english classroom literature books readers workshop book summaries teaching reading. Use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. Number the stars lois lowry lois lowry won two newbery medals for the book number the stars. Discuss germanys occupation of other european nations during world war ii including denmark, belgium, norway, and the netherlands. Students can create a poster or chart that show the elements of fiction found in number the stars. Sure, except that she lives in copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii. This novel study divides number the stars into nine sections for study.

Number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. Perfect for book clubs, small groups, and whole class novel studies. Next week well send everyone who has signed up for book club a meeting guide with discussion questions. In 1943, best friends annemarie johansen and ellen rosen turn ten. Free number the stars activities childrens books lovetoknow. This book of photographs and memories of childvictims of. Read aloud the books title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. Number the stars begins in the streets of copenhagen and carries the reader by train to the outskirts of the sea along the danish coast. The elements of fiction in number the stars interact in unique ways. When the soldier found the packet, he opened it and saw only a. What are three solutions in the book number the stars. May 02, 2011 i bought number the stars after i read the giver. This is a complete and engaging novel study for the book number the stars by lois lowry. Synopsis number the stars by lois lowry tells the story of tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen during the nazi occupation of denmark in 1943.

But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life. I read until we meet again back when i was in the 6th or 7th grade and it has very similar themes to number the stars. Number the stars is a fictional narrative that provides reallife examples of important elements of history, such as world war ii and the persecution of jews. Number the stars, by lois lowry, won the newbery award in 1990. Be prepared to read the sections to your teacher or group. Some of my favorite novels to read and analyze for world war ii are number the stars, the book thief, code talker, and milkweed. Lois lowrys novel number the stars is a great novel to read as a whole class and then lead into a variety of other reading, writing, and even research activities. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943. This 3 page vocabulary activity should be used with the reading novel number the stars by lois lowry.

Pixton lesson plan on number the stars by lois lowry. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. What are the elements of fiction in number the stars. Ellen is jewish and the nazis have just invaded denmark. Draw their attention to the number of titles that are questions. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Our march book selection 2nd and 3rd grades is the historical fiction book number the stars by lois lowry. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who. In each panel, show what you consider to be the main event in that chapter. How would the book be different if it were told from ellens perspective. Parents need to know that number the stars, by lois lowry the giver, is a poignant read about the nazi occupation of denmark that won the newbery medal, the highest honor in childrens literature, in 1990. This is a novel study for number the stars by lois lowry. End of book projects graphic novel draw a picture for each of the 17 chapters in number the stars. I enjoyed number the stars, it was a interesting read and it shows the strength that people find when face with the unimaginable.

As the german troops begin their campaign to relocate all the jews of denmark, 10yearold annemarie johansenss family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and pretend she is part of the family. If youve read the book thief, thats an especially cool book to think about in regards to this. Have students read through the list of chapter titles and make inferences about the story. From bestselling and awardwinning author andrew clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words that will have readers inventing their own words. Please reassure me that there is no one in this world that shallow and selfcentered. Book study c number the stars discussion questions find the section of the book that answers these questions. Her family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and protects her in their home. Annemarie and her best friend ellen, who is jewish, are stopped. The plot is essentially endemic to 1943 copenhagen, while the characters meditate on the necessity of. Teacher guide reading beyond the basal plus by doris roettger and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

Lois lowrys number the stars is a work of historical fiction offering numerous topics for extended activities. In number the starsthe reason the rosens were in danger was that they were jewish. Annemarie and maries friendship is the most important of the story as they live with war while their parents protect them as best they can. Learn number the stars book guide with free interactive flashcards. The book dramatizes the heroism of the danish people as a whole, as well as individuals like. Review of number the stars and any or all of the following nts script activity creativity anytime after day3 vocabulary scramble after day2 students can do just one section at a time a walk in their shoes critical thinkingwriting after day what would change. Expect some tense moments between kids and nazi soldiers, once on the street, other times in their homes, and another time a girl is. Research papers on number the stars by lois lowry number the stars research papers look at a book by lois lowry about the life of a young girl living in denmark during world war ii. Get an answer for what are three solutions in the book number the stars. Number the stars by lois lowry dtdl battle of the books 2012. Number the stars printables, classroom activities, teacher. Parents and teachers can use these free activities and printables to further discuss the difficult themes covered in the novel and open the minds of readers. Read another historical fictional book on the holocaust.

I enjoy reading lois lowrys number the stars, and i believe that it is an excellent book for children and for middleaged adults such as myself to read. Number the stars is told from the point of view of tenyearold annemarie johansen. Please tell me you did not actually read this book yet not know its message. This print and go book study is great to use in your classroom when. Annemarie johansen lives in denmark during world war ii. Annemarie and maries friendship is the most important of the story as they live with war while their parents protect them as. If your students find this book a riveting read, this lesson will give. Annemarie then watches as the resistance smuggles 7,000 jews out of denmark to safety in sweden. Why do you think lois lowry entitled the book number the stars. This novel study for number the stars, by lois lowry, contains pages of resources, including comprehension and vocabulary by chapter, reading response.

The book club novel guide outlines a complete themebased unit with book club lesson plans focusing on number the stars. Extended activities for number the stars number the stars, third. Young readers rejoice when annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy, and triumphs. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabbi starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. Shelby swartout number the stars activities this is a good resource to find youth adult novels by topic. At the end of the novel, annemarie puts on ellens necklace. The factuallybased story is set in denmark during world war ii and tells of that countrys efforts to save their jewish citizens. Put each panel on a separate page, and then bind the pages into a book. During world war ii, this historic city in denmark stood as one of the last remaining centers of culture where people could travel to and enjoy, assuming they were able to obtain the requisite travel papers from the german government. Number the stars, lois lowry number the stars 1989 is a work of historical fiction by american author lois lowry, about the escape of a jewish family the rosens from copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii.

When she came to the end of the path she saw nazi soldiers and their dogs. Literature literary touchstone classics literature teaching units grammar and writing college and career readiness. Writing grammar for writing vocabulary vocabulary power plus vocabulary from latin and. In number the stars, lois lowry intertwines elements of fairy tales with a story of how a family in denmark managed to protect their jewish friends from the gestapo. Extended activities for number the stars classroom in the middle. Annemarie decided to act like kirsti, her younger sister. Number the stars 1989 is a work of historical fiction by american author lois lowry, about the escape of a jewish family the rosens from copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii. The johansen family and ellen are protected in the shelter and sanctity of henriks house by the sea, which offers peace and tranquility, contrasted with the dangers posed by the.

Both revolve around families during the holocaust and, although my memory might betray me, i seem to remember really enjoying it as much as one can enjoy a. Provide students with quotes from the novel and ask them to write their own responses. Design and create a costume for a doll in the image of one of. Number the stars novel study unit teach reading comprehension and the holocaust together through the book number the stars. Number the stars book report by prezi user on prezi. For example, she concentrates on the tradeoffs involved when jonas community chooses sameness rather than valuing individual expression.

Number the stars by lois lowry prestwick house incorporated r e o r d e r n o. Talk about the fate of many jews under the nazi regime. The rosens and the johansens live in copenhagen, and we learn early in the book about annemaries deceased older. Annemarie and her best friend ellen, who is jewish, are stopped by soldiers on their way home from school. Read aloud the book s title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. Number the stars by lois lowry dtdl battle of the books 2012 who in number the stars was a talented performer and often played the leading roles in school dramatics. Many themes in the giver demonstrate lowrys concerns about society and humanity.

Write a comparison and contrast between the two of them. Free number the stars activities number the stars, star of david. The story is set in the city of copenhagen, denmark in september 1943, the third year of the nazi occupation of denmark. Write a brief caption for each panel that summarizes the action in your picture. Choose from 194 different sets of number the stars book guide flashcards on quizlet. When the book was newly published, it found its way into the. Number the stars by lois lowry carol hursts childrens literature. Create a minicomic book about number the stars with the same number of chapters as the book. Number the stars by lois lowry goodreads share book. Expect some tense moments between kids and nazi soldiers, once on the street, other times in their homes, and another time a girl is alone in the country with soldiers who have two large dogs. Copenhagen used to be peaceful, but now its full of enemy soldiers.

Create three posters about the book using a variety of media chalk, paint, markers, watercolors, etc. Perhaps the children can watch a video of the movie or hear excerpts from the diary. Number the stars is an excellent book for students when learning about the holocaust. Included are over 35 words from the story broken down by chapter and page number which makes it easy for the students to find the words in the book. The story of the danish resistance against nazi germany as told through the eyes of 10yearold annemarie johansen. No matter which of the activities below you select or the equally good ones you come up with yourselves, the important thing is to enjoy the book and lowrys. Lois lowrys number the stars is a story about a young girl living in denmark. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa. The girls live in copenhagen, denmark, which has been occupied by the nazis for the past three years. Through annemaries eyes, we watch as the danish resistance smuggle almost the entire jewish population, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. This book of photographs and memories of childvictims of the holocaust will haunt anyone who opens it. Number the stars by lois lowry paperback book the parent.