Reading resources reading strategies teaching reading reading comprehension teaching ideas reading projects teaching skills comprehension activities learning tools. The fault in our stars a list of discussion questions. Create three posters about the book using a variety of media chalk, paint, markers, watercolors, etc. Games to break the ice at book discussion groups and other.
Number the stars by lois lowry, chapters 14 vocabulary. Number the stars assessment packet is an assessment packet to be used with number the stars by lois lowry. Find a map of europe or use the one in the purple student activity book. Here are some good book club questions to consider. When the book was newly published, it found its way into the. The fault in our stars by john green book club discussion. Write a brief caption for each panel that summarizes the action in your picture. World war ii was one of the costliest and most destructive wars in history. The factuallybased story is set in denmark during world war ii and tells of that countrys efforts to save their jewish citizens.
This includes the lesson plan, worksheet and my model that i had shown the students. This book club bundle for number the stars is an excellent choice for 5th grade readers who are ready to begin using more sophisticated comprehension strategies. Widely recognized as the premier line of beginning readers, i can read. Number the stars literature unit is a common core standard aligned book study to be used with the novel number the stars by lois lowry. This is a complete novel study that includes many individual products bu. Annemarie then watches as the resistance smuggles 7,000 jews out of denmark to safety in sweden. Aug 02, 2017 use number the stars to teach determining theme. Number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. Read aloud the book s title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning.
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. This number the stars study guide can help you take apart the novel and understand the main ideas in the book. The story of the danish resistance against nazi germany as told through the eyes of 10yearold annemarie johansen. The following activities will solidify students understanding of the book and historical events. I enjoyed number the stars, it was a interesting read and it shows the strength that people find when face with the unimaginable. This was the first newbery award winner by lois lowry she later won again for the giver. Using historical fiction to jump start book clubs book. For example, students write a list of words form the book in alphabetical order and complete a starshaped word search.
The questions and prompts have to be about number the stars and must remain appropriate. Full of life lessons about growing up, this wellknown story will have students comparing and contrasting their own life experiences with those in the book by completing fun, challenging activities and lessons in this instructional guide for literature. Planet book club offers a lesson plan for the novel number the stars by lois. Number the stars, by lois lowry, is an awardwinning novel that takes place during world war ii. A number the stars vocabulary list to help you understand. This can be as simple as going around the group taking it in turns to introduce yourself and saying what you like to read and what youre looking forward to about the book club if youre new or what you like about the club if youre an established. Did you see example of thoughtfulness or consideration for others in this story. In each panel, show what you consider to be the main event in that chapter. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors.
Coming up with book club discussion questions is often the hardest part of hosting a book club meeting. Number the stars by lois lowry goodreads share book. Free number the stars worksheets and literature unit for. As we are reading, we will go on rabbit trails of discovery into history, language, religion, and more. The story is set in the city of copenhagen, denmark in september. Number the stars split open mind graphic organizer wlesson plan this is a lesson plan for the book number the stars by lois lowry after we had read the book. The good news is if you start out with a few good questions, the ball gets rolling from there. Book club questions for john greens the fault in our stars five discussion questions and two recipes. May 15, 2016 number the stars split open mind graphic organizer wlesson plan this is a lesson plan for the book number the stars by lois lowry after we had read the book. Annemarie must help her jewish best friend, ellen rosen, escape the country.
Number the stars comprehension assessment teacher created. Number activities for preschoolers dont have to be boring and just worksheets, make them fun so your preschooler will love math i love math. Practical activities for comprehension and key skills please call or visit our web site for for additional titles in this series reorder no. How to run a fullchoice book club in your classroom. Book club ideas kid through adult great group activities. This classroomtested book club novel guide for number the stars by lois lowry contains a complete thematic unit that focuses on an excellent novel. However, there are a few movies that tell a parallel story about the danish. Number the stars by lois lowry discussion questions. Free number the stars study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Save hours of prep time with our online treasure trove of readytogo lessons, printables, and activities for every grade, subject, and skill level. Scholastic teachables browse all worksheets, resources, printables, and more for the classroom.
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. Pwh6547 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 fault in our stars a collection of technologyintegrated activities for the novel, including 24 pages of printable quote cards. Annemarie and maries friendship is the most important of the story as they live with war while their parents protect them as. This number the stars activities worksheet is suitable for 5th 6th grade. Activities optional extension activities assessment assessment. On page 24 greenpurple book or page 26 black book, explain why the author might have chosen to write the last sentence. What motivated the main character to act the way they did. Discuss each with students, then have them determine theme, using textual evidence to. These chapterbychapter discussion questions for once by morris gleitzman use quotes from the text to support further reflection on a tenyearold boys journey through the heart of nazioccupied poland. One of the better known book club ideas is to make something culinary from the book, such as african redbush tea from the number one ladies detective agency, now widely available in the usa. Overview of the text number the stars is told from the point of view of tenyearold annemarie johansen.
Number the stars discussion board dear students, this page is a discussion board. Theme is developed throughout the text, so reader will begin with documenting the important details of the plot and characters. Discuss its size in relationship to the nearby countries. Introduce children to the wonderful world of reading on their own with i can read. During world war ii, tenyearold annemarie johansen and her family take part in a courageous effort to protect the jewish citizens of denmark from the nazis. Teacher lists the words from a story or book and students sort them into catagories. Number the stars book club a party school with cupcakes. Through annemaries eyes, we watch as the danish resistance smuggle almost the entire jewish population, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs.
Lois lowry loves to leave us wondering at the end of her books, and number the stars is no exception. 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. At your first book club meeting, or whenever new people join your reading group, its good to spend a bit of time getting to know each other. Using historical fiction to jump start book clubs number the. This moving, wellwritten book, helps children to see the effects of courage and caring. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who. In this course, number the stars online book club for kids, we will read through the book number the stars by lois lowry. After reading number the stars, use this memory matching puzzle to help. The rosens and the johansens live in copenhagen, and we learn early in the book about annemaries deceased older. You read aloud the answers, and they provide the questions.
With heavy and emotional topics like the holocaust, coping with loss, and friendship prevailing in the face of danger, well take the closest thing to a happy ending that we can get. Youre meeting new people, reading new books, talking about stories and authors for hours. Number the stars activities worksheet for 5th 6th grade. This literature unit for the gardener is packed with lessons and activities for reading and writing. Discuss germanys occupation of other european nations during world war ii including denmark, belgium, norway, and. Aug 05, 2017 this post is the first in a threepart series about how to run a book club in your classroom. 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.
An after the book comprehension quiz in both a multiple choice and short answer format. Number the stars if your students are reading number the stars in book clubs, this resource collection will help you provide your readers with questions and activities that are designed to encourage them to think deeply as they read. The fault in our stars lesson plans varsity tutors. 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. From chicklit to historical fiction to nonfiction that reads like a novel, theres a book here for every book club. The fault in our stars a collection of technologyintegrated activities for the novel, including 24 pages of printable quote. Her family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and protects her in their home. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943. Have students read through the list of chapter titles and make inferences about the story.
There are even fiction book club books for knitters that give knitting project instructions in the back. In this storyboard, taken from our number the stars activities, students will identify a specific theme from the book, number the stars, and support their choices with details from the text. Whether youre picking your book club suggestions as a group or looking for the best book club books to choose from for an individual choice, these 29 options will have you covered. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Dec 14, 2017 are you always struggling to come up with book club questions to help guide your group discussion. This is a two page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book number the stars by lois lowry. 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 people of denmark to.
Put each panel on a separate page, and then bind the pages into a book. Annemarie and her family lied several times in the book. Free number the stars activities childrens books lovetoknow. Number the stars lesson plans and activities package book. End of book projects graphic novel draw a picture for each of the 17 chapters in number the stars. Set in 1943 when the nazis occupied denmark, tenyearold annemarie johansen is asked to carry out a heroic deed and aid her uncle in his efforts to smuggle danish jews across the sea to sweden, where they will be safe. In this language arts activity, learners participate in a variety of activities related to the novel number the stars.
Next week well send everyone who has signed up for book club a meeting guide with discussion questions. 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. In one of my past book clubs, we literally only read books that included discussion questions at the end of the book because we wanted to be certain wed have a meaningful discussion. Using historical fiction to jump start book clubs book club. We will find ways to learn by experiencing parts of. It follows the journey of 10yearold annemarie johansen after the nazi invasion of denmark in 1943. Create a minicomic book about number the stars with the same number of chapters as the book. This month our book club was on the book, number the stars by lois lowry. After reading the book, engage students with the postreading extension activities. Discuss germanys occupation of other european nations during world war ii including denmark, belgium, norway, and the netherlands. Themes, symbols, and motifs come alive when you use a storyboard. Number the stars online book club for kids a novel adventure. I dont always show videos, usually because movies dont live up to the books, but this case was different.
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. Number the stars by lois lowry is a prefect text for a book club focusing on understanding theme. Young readers rejoice when annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy, and triumphs. Starting or joining a book club is initially exciting. We chose it as one of our brave writer boomerang books this month this book is the story of a young danish girl and her jewish best friend during the holocaust. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Number the stars book club activities after our snacks and discussion, we met in the living room for a movie.
The second post details how to establish expectations and create a schedule, and the third post discusses accountability and assessment procedures. See more ideas about number the stars, teaching reading and 4th grade. 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. An imaginary field trip to copenhagen, denmark number the stars is about a jewish familys escape.
A vocabulary list featuring number the stars by lois lowry, chapters 14. The guide elaborates on the novels major themes with related readings, writing activities, and unit projects. If your students are reading number the stars in book clubs, this resource collection will help you provide your readers with questions and activities that are. I did this for an observation and it went over very well. After our snacks and discussion, we met in the living room for a movie.
Number the stars printables, classroom activities, teacher. The book club novel guide outlines a complete themebased unit with book club lesson plans focusing on number the stars. We will find ways to learn by experiencing parts of the book through handson activities. Read aloud the books title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. Number the stars character jeopardy after reading lois lowrys classic novel number the stars, play this game of jeopardy with your students. Each creative project has a description of what needs to be included. Scholastic teachables formerly scholastic printables. Number the stars, by lois lowry, won the newbery award in 1990. You may post your own questions and discussion topics here.
Which change would bother you the most if it happened here. Our march book selection 2nd and 3rd grades is the historical fiction book number the stars by lois lowry. What are some changes in annemaries home and city caused by the war. Lowry attended brown university, where she studied writing.