Have students read through the list of chapter titles and make inferences about the story. The book club novel guide outlines a complete themebased unit with book club lesson plans focusing on number the stars. Annemarie johansen is a young girl who hangs out with her friend ellen and takes care of her little sister kirsti. In 1943, best friends annemarie johansen and ellen rosen turn ten.
We will be studying this novel alongside with the diary of anne frank with a focus on the historical and political themes present in both. Number the stars is told from the point of view of tenyearold annemarie johansen. Number the stars is a newbery awardwinning young adult novel by american author lois lowry. This homeschool literature unit study does not include the original book, number the stars by lois lowry. This number the stars novel study is filled with pages of rigorous activities to go with the book, making learning handson and engaging.
Number the stars chapters 14 story questions flashcards. May 14, 2018 this quiz will test your comprehension on chapter one of number the stars. Annemarie johansen and ellen rosen are ten years old. Be prepared to read the sections to your teacher or group. The entire unit focuses on the common core standards and shift to getting students to use evidence from the text to defend their responses. When my 12yearold daughter, angela, finished the book she was reading, she clamored for another book.
Jul 21, 2008 please tell me you havent read the book. This quiz will test your comprehension on chapter one of number the stars. Number the stars is a historical novel written by author lois lowry that tells a critically important story about nazi occupation during world war ii and about the heroic, admirable actions of. The story is set in the city of copenhagen, denmark in september.
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. Number the stars study guide 9781586093440 by lisa leep and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Her books are said to fit into the same allpurpose theme that deals with human connections. Fully describe danish resistance to the nazis as described in the book. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Lewis an educational resource prepared for richmond civic theatre by the education and outreach committee the play number the stars february 14, 2016, 2 pm school day performance february 12 based on the book by lois lowry. Student team literature standardized reading practice test number the stars dell yearling books, 1989 directions choose the word that means the same, or about the same, as the underlined word. Lois lowry, the author of number the stars has written over twentythree novels including.
Number the stars unit reading calendar week section 1 lesson 1. Lowry married young, had four children, and did not begin writing until her mid30s. Number the stars, by lois lowry, won the newbery award in 1990. Number the stars by lois lowry is set in denmark during world war ii. About the book in number the stars, the family of 10yearold annemarie johansen takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, as german troops begin their campaign to relocate all the jews of denmark. 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. Then select the response that best answers the question. Soldiers stand on every street corner, and life is changed irrevocably for tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen. In chapter 1, readers are introduced to annemarie johansen. Number the stars by lois lowry goodreads share book.
Blondhaired, tenyearold annemarie is a good runner while her friend ellen, who has dark. Annemarie adjusted the thick leather pack on her back so that her schoolbooks balanced evenly. Number the stars novel study a complete and engaging novel study for the book number the stars by lois lowry. Please reassure me that there is no one in this world that shallow and selfcentered. Why was the number of saved children, though significant, relatively small. This novel unit has nonfiction embedded into the lesson and a class favorite. Chapter summaries number the stars by lois lowry chapter summaries 1 why are you running. The girls live in copenhagen, denmark, which has been occupied by the nazis for the past three years. Number the stars short answer test answer key lois lowry this set of lesson plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. Number the stars chapter 1 number the stars chapter 1 by. Number the stars study guide number the stars is a historical fiction novel. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who.
Us and uncle fraud, switch around, and all about sam to name a few. Number the stars by readbook 10 september 2017 in nazioccupied denmark, tenyearold annemarie johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend from a terrible fate. Copenhagen used to be peaceful, but now its full of enemy soldiers. 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.
Aligned to your state standards and written to blooms taxonomy, each chapter is paired with comprehension questions and handson graphic organizers. See more ideas about number the stars, book study and 5th grade reading. Number the stars summary and analysis of chapters 12. In what ways is number the stars similar to other books about the holocaust. In 1943, copenhagen, the capital of denmark, has been occupied by hitlers third reich. Winner of the newbery medal, newly reissued in the essential modern classics range. Jan, 2009 uncomplicated did a brilliant document on it final 3 hundred and sixty 5 days the hankercheif became into used to conceal the heady scent of a letter they have been hiding the famous guy or woman of david continues to be in the drawer. Author study lois lowry born in 1937, lois lowry professed a love of reading and writing since her childhood, which was spent traveling the world. They are best friends and live in copenhagen, denmark. Her father was an army dentist, and she says she still loves to travel. A teaching unit for number the stars ela core plans. Review for the book test learn with flashcards, games, and more for free. Sep 10, 2017 number the stars by readbook 10 september 2017 in nazioccupied denmark, tenyearold annemarie johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her best friend from a terrible fate. Lois lowrys number the stars is a story about a young girl living in denmark.
The abcs of number the stars graphic organizer for 6th. Please tell me you did not actually read this book yet not know its message. When the book was newly published, it found its way into the. Annemarie must help her jewish best friend, ellen rosen, escape the country. Set during the holocaust, the novel was first published in 1989. Answers about number the stars book number the stars by lois lowry is about a ten yearold girl, annemarie, during the german occupation of denmark in wwii.
This is a complete novel study using the book number the stars. This the abcs of number the stars graphic organizer is suitable for 6th 7th grade. Authentic texts will turn your most reluctant students into passionate readers. This number the stars test includes answer key as well. Annemaries family conceals ellen by pretending shes part of the family. We have just started our novel study unit on the newbery medal winner number the stars by lois lowry. Number the stars study guide by lisa leep for the novel by lois lowry cd version. It is one of my students favorite books and its a great book to study when were learning about world war ii. This moving, wellwritten book, helps children to see the effects of courage and caring. Each word or expression must begin with a different letter of the alphabet. How would the book be different if it were told from ellens perspective. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In this language arts worksheet, students find 26 words or expressions from the novel number the stars.
It follows the journey of 10yearold annemarie johansen after the nazi invasion of denmark in 1943. Check your comprehension of number the stars, lois lowrys famous childrens book about the nazi occupation of a european nation, and how it affects the friendship. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Best friends annemarie and ellen race to the corner of a copenhagen street on their way home from school to the building where they both live. The factuallybased story is set in denmark during world war ii and tells of that countrys efforts to save their jewish citizens. Fact retrieved from scholastic canada and the american library association. Annemarie did not know of a greataunt birte and had not heard of anyone in the family who had died. At first, she was reluctant to read it, but once she started it, she was hooked and. Uncle henrik told her that it was easier on some people if they did not know the truth, and then they would not have to lie if they were questioned. Historical fiction is a wonderful genre that students love, and learn so much from. If youve read the book thief, thats an especially cool book to think about in regards to this.
If your students find this book a riveting read, this lesson will give. The story begins in 1943, and germany has occupied denmark for the past three years. Book study c number the stars discussion questions find the section of the book that answers these questions. But, sometimes it is so far showing off to get the book, even in. Why do you think lois lowry entitled the book number the stars.
Conduct an interview with one of the characters from the book with questions and the characters response. Number the stars novel study number the stars novel study is a common core standard aligned book unit to be used number the stars by lois lowry. Number the stars questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on number the stars. Number the stars is a comingofage novel set against the backdrop of world war ii and the german occupation of denmark. Read aloud the book s title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. The title of the book is from a line in the psalm quoted above, and also refers to ellens star of david necklace. Start studying number the stars chapters 14 story questions. Created with casts udl book builder ill race you to the corner, ellen. Student team literature standardized reading practice test. Novelties study guides paperback september 1, 2006. Newbery winning author for number the stars, lois lowry, talks.
As a partial outgrowth of this unit my students contributed to. Sample a to act reluctantly means to act a unwillingly. Draw their attention to the number of titles that are questions. Why did mama tell the girls to walk another way to school. Sure, except that she lives in copenhagen, denmark, during world war ii. You can obtain the original book through your local library or through retailers to use in conjunction with this curriculum. Annemarie did not want ellen to have the burden of the truth if. Please complete the following answers to the best of your abilities. Aug 01, 2007 number the stars study guide lisa leep on.
58 1440 1664 1479 813 1086 56 718 381 113 1316 589 967 695 607 1363 1442 843 518 1024 1235 728 1396 1633 340 1116 78 556 1314 902 425 671 26 34 1083 281 262 1320