Number the StarsNumber the Stars

By Lois LowryBy Lois Lowry

Presented by Diana FordPresented by Diana Ford

North Carolina Standard Course of Study Goals and North Carolina Standard Course of Study Goals and ObjectivesObjectives

• Competency Goal 2: The learner will apply strategies and skills to comprehend text that is read, heard, and viewed.– 2.01: Use metacognitive strategies independently and flexibly to monitor comprehension and extend vocabulary (e.g., skim, scan, reread the text, consult other

sources, ask for help, summarize, paraphrase, question).– 2.02: Interact with the text before, during, and after reading, listening, and viewing by:

• Making predictions.• Formulating questions.• Supporting answers from textual information, previous experience, and/or other sources.• Drawing on personal, literary, and cultural understandings.• Seeking additional information.• Making connections with previous experiences, information, and ideas.

– 2.03: Read a variety of texts, such as:• Fiction (tall tales, myths).• Nonfiction (books of true experience, newspaper and magazine articles, schedules).• Poetry (narrative, lyric, and cinquains).• Drama (plays and skits).

– 2.05: Evaluate inferences, conclusions, and generalizations and provide evidence by referencing the text(s).– 2.07: Evaluate the usefulness and quality of information and ideas based on purpose, experiences, text(s), and graphics.– 2.09: Listen actively and critically by:

• Asking questions.• Delving deeper into the topic.• Elaborating on the information and ideas presented.• Evaluating information and ideas.• Making inferences and drawing conclusions.• Making judgements.

• Competency Goal 3: The learner will make connections through the use of oral language, written language, and media and technology.– 3.01: Respond to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes by:

• Analyzing word choice and content• Examining reasons for a character’s actions, taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the character.• Creating and presenting a product that effectively demonstrates a personal response to a selection or experience.• Examining alternative perspectives.• Evaluating the differences among genres.• Examining relationships among characters.• Making and evaluating inferences and conclusions about characters, events, and themes.

Chapters 1 and 2Chapters 1 and 2

Introduction: Examine the cover of the book and title. Why do you think Lois Lowry chose that title? Read the summary on the back of the book and make a prediction about the story.

• Vocabulary• Discussion Questions• Writing Topic

• Go to Chapters 3 and 4

Discussion Questions (1 and 2)Discussion Questions (1 and 2)

• Why did the girls stop running?• What does Resistance mean?• How had the war effected the people of

Denmark?• Who was Christian X’s bodyguard?• What happened when the Norwegians tried to

stop the Germans from invading their country?• What happened to Lise?

Writing Topic (1 and 2)Writing Topic (1 and 2)

• Write in your journals on the following topic:

– What do you think of the book so far? Why did Mrs. Rosen say, “Be sure that they never have a reason to remember your face.”?

Vocabulary (1 and 2)Vocabulary (1 and 2)

• rucksack

• civilized

• sulking

• prodded

• sabotage

Chapters 3 and 4Chapters 3 and 4

Discuss Chapters 3 and 4 in your literature circles. Use the following vocabulary and discussion questions as a guide.

• Vocabulary

• Discussion Questions

• Writing Topic

Vocabulary (3 and 4)Vocabulary (3 and 4)

• solemn

• shivered

• fiercely

• crocheting

• lingered

Discussion Questions (3 and 4)Discussion Questions (3 and 4)

• What time of year was it?• What errand did Mama send Annemarie and Kirsti on?• How did Mama react to the news that the Hirsch’s button

shop was closed?• What present did Peter bring Annemarie?• Why did the Nazi’s make the Hirsch’s close their shop?• What concern did Annemarie have after learning the

Germans were closing shops that belonged to the Jews?• Why did Kirsti not want to wear her new shoes?

Writing Topic (3 and 4)Writing Topic (3 and 4)

• Write in your journals on the following topic:

– What do you think of Peter, this new and mysterious character? Why does he only come in secret? Have you ever had to leave your parents…not knowing when you will see them next? How did it make you feel? What do you think Ellen is feeling right now?

ActivityActivity

Click the picture below to “Number the Stars: The History Behind the Story”

Read through the information carefully. Pay attention to the underlined words. At the end, complete the vocabulary and comprehension questions in your groups.

ReferencesReferences

• http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/ns_history.htm

• http://www.ncpublicschools.org/curriculum/languagearts/scos/2004/21grade5

• http://www.animatedgif.net

• Number the Stars by Lois Lowry