Symbolism and themes in number the stars by rebecca dubs. 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. The star of david is a central symbol in the jewish tradition. Our march book selection 2nd and 3rd grades is the historical fiction book number the stars by 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. 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. Number the stars is a comingofage novel set against the backdrop of world war ii and the german occupation of denmark. Historical fiction is a wonderful genre that students love, and learn so much from.
This number the stars study guide can help you take apart the novel and understand the main ideas in the book. 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. Newbery medal 1990, national jewish book award for childrens literature. If your students find this book a riveting read, this lesson will give. Ellen had said that her mother was afraid of the ocean, that it was. And they are beginning to realize that the world they live in is. The file begins with an alphabetical listing of seventysix vocabulary words taken from the full number the stars text along with their page numbers. When the jews of denmark are relocated, ellen moves in with the johansens and pretends to be. Why did mama tell the girls to walk another way to school. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943.
She lives in copenhagen, denmark with her mother, father, and younger sister kirsti. The story takes place in copenhagen, denmark, in 1943. What is the moral lesson in the book number the stars. Learn number the stars book guide with free interactive flashcards. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering soughtafter black market goods to paying customers, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed. Number the stars is a fictional historical novel appropriate for juniorhigh and highschool students, written by lois lowry and published in 1989. 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. The abcs of number the stars graphic organizer for 6th. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of number the stars and what it means.
Tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen often think of life before the war. The elements of fiction in number the stars interact in unique ways. In this language arts worksheet, students find 26 words or expressions from the novel number the stars. Annemaries best friend is ellen, the girl who lives next door. A summary of symbols in lois lowrys number the stars. For information about permission to reproduce selections from this book, write to permissions, houghton mifflin harcourt publishing. 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. The main conflict in number the stars is the nazis occupying denmark to capture and send jews to concentration camps. To ask other readers questions about number the stars, please sign up. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Everyone was celebrating on the streets and there were flags all around. She is very aware of the limitations the war has put on. Number the stars is a stirring world war ii novel that personalizes the story of denmarks heroic rescue of its jews from the nazis.
Next week well send everyone who has signed up for book club a meeting guide with discussion questions. Number the stars, by lois lowry, is an awardwinning novel that takes place during world war ii. A book may be a horror novel, the genre could sexy. Number the stars is told from the point of view of tenyearold annemarie johansen. 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. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa, and kirsti, her sister in copenhagen in 1943. What is the conflict in the book number the stars by. Number the stars is a novel by lois lowry that was first published in 1989. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life. In what ways is number the stars similar to other books about the holocaust.
Number the stars is a wonderful story about bravery and friendship. The families live in the same apartment block in coppenhagen and are very good. Number the stars book summary number the stars is a historical novel set in denmark during world war ii. The girls live in copenhagen, denmark, which has been occupied by the nazis for the past three years. The plot is essentially endemic to 1943 copenhagen, while the characters meditate on the necessity of. Most books published that long ago have faded into a pleasant, undisturbed retirement on dusty library shelves, or become an occasional topic for a research paper. Number the stars by lois lowry number the stars vocabulary study is a 12page resource for teaching lois lowrys 1990 newbery medal winner. 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. The evacuation of jews from naziheld denmark is one of the great untold stories of world war ii. 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. Its now 1943 and their life in copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the nazi soldiers marching through town. Number the stars by lois lowry goodreads share book. Buy a cheap copy of number the stars book by lois lowry. In 1943, best friends annemarie johansen and ellen rosen turn ten.
Choose from 194 different sets of number the stars book guide flashcards on quizlet. Until the end of the war, annemarie keeps the star of david necklace that ellen wears. Buy number the stars by lois lowry online at alibris. 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. This number the stars novel study is filled with pages of rigorous activities to go with the book, making learning handson and engaging. She changes during the course of the novel due to her experiences and actions. Number the stars study guide contains a biography of lois lowry, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
The story is set in the city of copenhagen, denmark in september 1943, the. The main protagonist, 10yearold annemarie johansen, must. What are the elements of fiction in number the stars. At the beginning of number the stars, annemarie loves denmark but does not yet understand the true meaning of patriotism. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This was the first newbery award winner by lois lowry she later won again for the giver. Authentic texts will turn your most reluctant students into passionate readers. How would the book be different if it were told from ellens perspective. 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. But number the stars seems to have acquired its own long and vibrant life. 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 also qualifies as historical fiction and war drama because, well, its set in 1940s denmark during the middle of world war ii.
It is set in occupied denmark during wwii and tells the story of two families, the johansens and the rosens. Perfect for book clubs, small groups, and whole class novel studies. Book study c number the stars discussion questions find the section of the book that answers these questions. Character analysis book summaries, test preparation. Soldiers stand on every street corner, and life is changed irrevocably for tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen.
Number the stars novel study unit teach reading comprehension and the holocaust together through the book number the stars. Each word or expression must begin with a different letter of the alphabet. 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. Peters annemaries ellens why do underwater creatures have shells. 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. But just because a book is set in a specific time period, we cant go ahead and call it historical fiction. 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.
The book club novel guide outlines a complete themebased unit with book club lesson plans focusing on number the stars. Im sad because i dont know if ellen ever came back. After reading the book, engage students with the postreading extension activities. This the abcs of number the stars graphic organizer is suitable for 6th 7th grade. The johansens are danish and christian and the rosens are danish and jewish. She received newbery medals for two of her novels, number the stars and the giver. 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. As she matures over the course of the novel, however, she begins witness the harm the germans are inflicting on her country. My favorite part was when the war ended and they all celebrated together. If youve read the book thief, thats an especially cool book to think about in regards to this. Through annemaries eyes, we watch as the danish resistance smuggle almost the entire jewish population, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. Be prepared to read the sections to your teacher or group.
In 1943, copenhagen, the capital of denmark, has been occupied by hitlers third reich. Number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. We are aware of annemaries changes because lowry narrates number the stars in the third person limited omniscient viewpoint in order to reveal annemaries thoughts and feelings. Annemarie johansen annemarie is the protagonist of the story. The star of david appears in several places during the course of number the stars. Specifically, a conflict arises for the main characters when the yohansen family risks their lives by taking in a young jewish girl, ellen rosen, to protect her from the nazis.
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