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Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry: A Novel Study for Grades 4-6
A set of loose-leaf teaching suggestion sheets and blackline masters generated around this well-known novel, intended for use with students in grades 4, 5, and 6.
62 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2000
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January 10, 2016
This book, written by Lois Lowry (The Giver), is for grades 4-6. My daughter read it as part of her reading class at school. She loved it and wanted me to read it so we could discuss it. I have a large stack of books I want to read, but understood her wanting to talk about it with me, so I read it. It was great! It is set in Copenhagen during the Nazi occupation. Following the perils of two families; one Jewish. Once I started reading I had to finish to know what happened to the characters. Lots of suspense. Read it and recommend it to young readers who might not be hooked on reading for fun yet.
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March 30, 2008This is an amazingg novel about a young Jewish girl named Annemarie, living in Nazi Germany. After reading this book, Annemarie was my new hero.
AnneMarie is ten years old and she lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her mother, father, and younger sister Kirsti. Annemarie's mother is an amazing women who risked her life to save Annemarie's best friend Ellen and her family escape Nazi Germany.
This story begins in September 1943. Annemarie and Ellen were both jewish, but really didnt understand what was happening. One day they were stopped by 2 Nazi soldiers on their way home from school. Mrs. Johansen and Mrs. Rosen told them to find a new school route to avoid anotherr encounter. That Fall, Mrs. Hirsch's neighborhood shop is closed down. Annemaries mom was very worried and felt uneasy about staying in Denmark. The Rosen's flee Denmark, but leave Ellen behind with Johansons. That night, Soldiers come to the Johansons apartment and demand they then where the Rosens were. They refused to answer and the soldiers searched their apartment.
Mrs. Johanson tells the soldiers that Ellen is their other daughter Lise, but the soldiers are sceptical because Ellen has darker hair. Mrs. Johanson shows a baby picture of her daughter Lise to the soldier to show that she had dark hair as a child. Now this is one of my favorite parts, Annemarie hears the soldiers coming up to her bedroom door. She grabs Ellen's necklace (it was the star of David)and sqeezes hard and as the door opens she rips the necklace from Ellen's neck and shoves it under her pillow. This part shows me that Annemarie would risk her life for her friend.
Well I wont spoil the rest.
This is a great book for anyone and everyone.
AnneMarie is ten years old and she lives in Copenhagen, Denmark with her mother, father, and younger sister Kirsti. Annemarie's mother is an amazing women who risked her life to save Annemarie's best friend Ellen and her family escape Nazi Germany.
This story begins in September 1943. Annemarie and Ellen were both jewish, but really didnt understand what was happening. One day they were stopped by 2 Nazi soldiers on their way home from school. Mrs. Johansen and Mrs. Rosen told them to find a new school route to avoid anotherr encounter. That Fall, Mrs. Hirsch's neighborhood shop is closed down. Annemaries mom was very worried and felt uneasy about staying in Denmark. The Rosen's flee Denmark, but leave Ellen behind with Johansons. That night, Soldiers come to the Johansons apartment and demand they then where the Rosens were. They refused to answer and the soldiers searched their apartment.
Mrs. Johanson tells the soldiers that Ellen is their other daughter Lise, but the soldiers are sceptical because Ellen has darker hair. Mrs. Johanson shows a baby picture of her daughter Lise to the soldier to show that she had dark hair as a child. Now this is one of my favorite parts, Annemarie hears the soldiers coming up to her bedroom door. She grabs Ellen's necklace (it was the star of David)and sqeezes hard and as the door opens she rips the necklace from Ellen's neck and shoves it under her pillow. This part shows me that Annemarie would risk her life for her friend.
Well I wont spoil the rest.
This is a great book for anyone and everyone.
December 7, 2015
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This book is about Annemarie who is a girl who lives in Copenhagen when it is occupied by the Nazis in World War 2. She has a friend named Ellen who comes to stay with them after her family leaves. They pretend that she is her sister (who previously dies) so that she can be safe. Eventually they all take a big risk moving the Jewish people to Sweden. AnneMarie has to deliver an important package because her mom has hurt herself and cannot do it. AnneMarie helps save the life of her friend Ellen and others with her bravery.
Identify the characteristics from the text that support the specific genre
This story did not happen but it is based on other stories that did happen during a real time in history. The characters are not real but they could be real and this story could have happened in real life.
Identify specific concepts that could be integrated into the classroom.
There is a lot that can be learned from this book. The obvious is the history. This is an engaging story about an important historical event that students should know about. It is also a story that the students can relate to as they probably all have friends and would want to see their friends be safe. They could empathize with the characters of the story. They could also learn about bravery and standing up for what you believe in even if it is dangerous. They could connect it to things in their lives that would want to change or that they do not think are right. They could learn about questioning authority.
This book is about Annemarie who is a girl who lives in Copenhagen when it is occupied by the Nazis in World War 2. She has a friend named Ellen who comes to stay with them after her family leaves. They pretend that she is her sister (who previously dies) so that she can be safe. Eventually they all take a big risk moving the Jewish people to Sweden. AnneMarie has to deliver an important package because her mom has hurt herself and cannot do it. AnneMarie helps save the life of her friend Ellen and others with her bravery.
Identify the characteristics from the text that support the specific genre
This story did not happen but it is based on other stories that did happen during a real time in history. The characters are not real but they could be real and this story could have happened in real life.
Identify specific concepts that could be integrated into the classroom.
There is a lot that can be learned from this book. The obvious is the history. This is an engaging story about an important historical event that students should know about. It is also a story that the students can relate to as they probably all have friends and would want to see their friends be safe. They could empathize with the characters of the story. They could also learn about bravery and standing up for what you believe in even if it is dangerous. They could connect it to things in their lives that would want to change or that they do not think are right. They could learn about questioning authority.
July 13, 2008
I loved this book my son was reading it for school.
I could not put it down. This amazing little girl during I what think to be one of the toughest times in in history to
live I think is wonederful.If you want a quick but educational read,read this book.
I could not put it down. This amazing little girl during I what think to be one of the toughest times in in history to
live I think is wonederful.If you want a quick but educational read,read this book.
October 31, 2015
A great book to introduce the Holocaust. Not enough details to disturb young reader, but still an interesting plot to keep them engaged. My book club read this prior to The Book Thief and The Storyteller to help them better understand the topic. A great book for fifth or sixth grade students.
May 19, 2011
SO FAR IT IS AMAZING THAT IS WHY I RATED IT 5 STARS
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October 4, 2013the book was a great story to know the past . It had lots emotion .I in courage ever body you or old ,tall or short it is meant for you
October 1, 2015
Love this book
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January 3, 2016It was very interesting and kinda sad because the girls friend could have gone to the jewish camp that kills only Jewish
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