It is a historical fiction novel which takes place in denmark during the 1940s. Number the stars is a novel by lois lowry in which 10yearold annemarie johansen and her family shelter annemaries jewish. Lois lowry was born in hawaii and grew up in new york, pennsylvania, and japan. The families live in the same apartment block in coppenhagen and are very good. Its now 1943 and their life in copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the nazi soldiers marching through town. Learn number the stars book guide with free interactive flashcards. Choose from 194 different sets of number the stars book guide flashcards on quizlet. 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. Im sad because i dont know if ellen ever came back.
The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa, and kirsti, her sister in copenhagen in 1943. 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. Number the stars book summary number the stars is a historical novel set in denmark during world war ii. A deftly told story that dramatizes how danes appointed themselves bodyguardsnot only for their king, who was in the habit of riding alone in copenhagen, but for their jews. Find proof from the text that shows mama is determined and quickthinking. Number the stars lois lowry lois lowry won two newbery medals for the book number the stars. Annemarie decided to act like kirsti, her younger sister. Number the stars is a fictional historical novel appropriate for juniorhigh and highschool students, written by lois lowry and published in 1989. The nazis are surrounding up the jews in the city for the stated purpose of relocation. Number the stars is a wonderful story about bravery and friendship. See more ideas about number the stars, book study and 6th grade reading. The danish resistance, active in copenhagen, is seeking ways to fight against the nazis.
Ginseng is just another herbal medicine that may improve erection. Number the stars starts by emphasizing the physical differences between our two main charactersand that makes sense, right. But just because a book is set in a specific time period, we cant go ahead and call it historical fiction. Number the stars book report by prezi user on prezi. I recommend it for anytime you want to read a world war ii book for. Friendship, courage, lies and deceit, ware, fear, prejudice. This book was chosen to be part of the text set because of the acts of bravery and human decency that the characters portray. Number the stars also qualifies as historical fiction and war drama because, well, its set in 1940s denmark during the middle of world war ii. Lois lowrys novel number the stars, is the story of annemarie johansen and her best friend, ellen rosen, who live in copenhagen, denmark, a european city under nazi occupation. Expect some tense moments between kids and nazi soldiers, once on the street, other times in their homes, and another time a girl is.
Be prepared to read the sections to your teacher or group. After reading the book, engage students with the postreading extension activities. It is the most hearttouching book that i can think of. This was the first newbery award winner by lois lowry she later won again for the giver.
Our book specialists are standing by mondayfriday 85 pst, ready to help. Number the stars by lois lowry paperback book the parent. Find examples of foreshadowing in the story and explain what it may be hinting at. Through the eyes of tenyearold annemarie, we watch as the danish resistance smuggles almost the entire jewish population of denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. What is the time period in which number the stars by. My favorite part was when the war ended and they all celebrated together. Put events at the end of world war ii in order that they happened in the novel. A gorgeous, historic city in denmark, during world. Though ever cautious and fearful of the ubiquitous soldiers, she is. 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. For those of you who havent had the pleasure of reading this very accessible novel within easy reach of fourth or even third grade readers, its the. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This novel unit has nonfiction embedded into the lesson and a class favorite. 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.
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. This story is set in denmark in 1943, during world war ii. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered. Tenyearold annemarie johansen is called upon for a selfless act of bravery to help save her bestfriend, ellen a jew. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943. Conduct an interview with one of the characters from the. 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. For those of you who havent had the pleasure of reading this very accessible novel within easy reach of fourth or even third grade readers, its the story of the determination of the. To learn more about lois lowry, visit her website at read an excerpt. Number the stars novel study guide grades 5 to 6 ebook. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. She has received newbery medals for two of her novels, number the stars and the giver. What is the rising action in the book number the stars. Buy number the stars in bulk class set bulk bookstore.
The rosens and the johansens live in copenhagen, and we learn early in the book about annemaries deceased older. Weve also maintained the lessons on which we based an online. Lowry has written the novel in third person he says, as opposed to, i said, which is first person, using a limited omniscient viewpoint only. The author of the anastasia books as well as more serious fiction rabble starkey, 1987 offers her first historical fictiona story about the escape of the jews from denmark in 1943. Number the stars in bulk classroom novel sets bookpal. Lowry now divides her time between cambridge and an 1840s farmhouse in maine. In number the stars, lowry shows a number of encounters with nazi soldiers in which the themes were discussing play out. 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. Number the stars is a novel by lois lowry in which 10yearold annemarie johansen and her family shelter annemaries jewish friend ellen rosen from the nazis ellen.
See more ideas about number the stars, 5th grade reading and book study. Number the stars by lois lowry was written in 1943 in nazioccupied copenhagen, denmark. Number the stars by lois lowry scholastic teacher store. When the soldier found the packet, he opened it and saw only a. It is 1943 and for tenyearold annemarie johansen life is still fun school, family, sharing fairy stories with her little sister. The johansens are danish and christian and the rosens are danish and jewish. A discussion guide the purpose of this book is educational.
The book primarily takes place in the year 1943, though there are flashbacks. When the jews of denmark are relocated, ellen moves in with the johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Everyone was celebrating on the streets and there were flags all around. A powerful story set in nazi occupied denmark in 1943. Tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen often think of life before the war. Prefer to work with a human being when you order number the stars books in bulk. Lowry has written the novel in third person he says, as opposed to, i said, which is first person, using a limited omniscient viewpoint only annemaries thoughts and feelings are revealed. A gorgeous, historic city in denmark, during world war ii, copenhagen stood as one of the last remaining. It was an amazing book that was easy to read, and i would read it again. When she came to the end of the path she saw nazi soldiers and their dogs. The main protagonist, 10yearold annemarie johansen, must help save her jewish friend, ellen rosen, during the. The book concludes with the jews return, after the war, to homes well kept for them by their neighbors.
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. Why did mama tell the girls to walk another way to school. This study guide consists of approximately 50 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of number the stars. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. 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 provides insight into the holocaust and wwii from the perspective of annemarie, a danish girl, whose family hides her best friend ellen rose from the nazis. At the end of the story, she takes it upon herself to risk getting caught by the soldiers when she takes a basket filled with her uncles lunch and the important package to the pier where henrik waits to take people to sweden. As the german troops begin their campaign to relocate all the jews of denmark, annemarie johansens family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. It is set in occupied denmark during wwii and tells the story of two families, the johansens and the rosens. In the first encounter, when annemarie, ellen, and kirsti are stopped by. After all, the nazis twisted differences in identity into punishable crimes, and number the stars shows us how subjective these prejudices truly are.
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. This is a complete novel study using the book number the stars. Set in nazioccupied copenhagen, denmark, the book number the stars is a historical childrens novel written by lois lowry and first published in 1989. The story takes place in copenhagen, denmark, in 1943. Through the eyes of tenyearold annemarie, we watch as the danish resistance smuggles almost the entire jewish population of denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea. Book study c number the stars discussion questions find the section of the book that answers these questions. Lois lowry fictionalizes a truestory account of the evacuation of jews from naziheld denmark to save them from being detained and then sent to the death camps.
And they are beginning to realize that the world they live in is. Like most readers, ive read plenty of books set during the wwii era. Sure, these girls look different, but in all the ways that count. And tenthe age of annemarie in number the stars, and the approximate age of most of the books readersis an age when young people are beginning to develop a strong set of personal ethics. To ask other readers questions about number the stars, please sign up. I read this book in my class, and i was sure that i wouldnt like it. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life. Five years younger than lisa in carol matas lisas war 1989, annemarie johansen has, at 10, known three years of nazi occupation. The entire unit focuses on the common core standards and shift to getting students to use evidence from the text to defend their responses. Number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry.
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