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Comparing Number the Stars with Little Red Riding Hood Venn Diagram
In this reading worksheet, students use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast Number the Stars and Little Red Riding Hood. Students talk about how Lois Lowry uses the tale in her novel.
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Number the Stars The Holocaust
In this social studies activity, students read a brief history of the Holocaust and its connection to Number the Stars. Students read about when Hitler came to power, concentration camps, and people who helped rescue Jews.
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Character Mapping
Third graders choose one character from a book they have read recently. Using paper, they create a character map of the character along with a small drawing to show what they look like. To end the lesson plan, they share their...
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Number the Stars
In this Language Arts worksheet, students read a quote from the book Number the Stars about Ellen's necklace. Students also read a description of the meaning of the Star of David.
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Number the Stars The Swastika
In this Language Arts learning exercise, students read a quote from Number the Stars about a swastika. Students also read a history of how the swastika was once a symbol of peace.
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The Indefinite Article A or An
In this language arts worksheet, students learn the rules for using the articles "a" and "an" by reading the information provided. Using a glue stick and the small articles cards the students cut out, students match the correct articles...
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Do You See What I See?
Learners participate in a reading skills lesson plan to improve reading comprehension. The skill of visualization is taught and practiced to help them better understand the plot of a story.
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Anne Frank: Courage and Responsibility
Sixth graders examine attitudes toward discrimination. They increase their sensitivity to diversity. After a lecture/demo, 6th graders read about people who exhibit courage and complete a writing assignment about them.
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Escape From Gilleleje
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers read the history surrounding the captivity of the Jews in Denmark. They use the map for a geography lesson.
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The Resistance
In this social studies worksheet, students read about the resistance of the Dutch people during the time of the Jews captivity.
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The Giver
Tenth graders identify the different ideas, emotions that different colors represent the significance of color in real life. They examine the significance of the lack of color in The Giver and the movie Pleasantville. They develop...
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Number the Stars, Lesson 10
Middle schoolers analyze the literary element mood in Chapter 10 of the novel Number the Stars. They explain why the literary element mood is a feeling that a story creates in readers. Students share their thoughts on the topic of mood...
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Science Fiction Lesson Plans
Students can explore a literature genre through science fiction lesson plans.
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Number The Stars: Character Sketch
In this literacy activity, students create a graphic organizer for the character of Anne Marie from Number The Stars. Then they write a description of her.
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Painting Pictures With Words
In this language arts worksheet, students discuss the meanings of metaphors from a book Number The Stars and then reason why the author writes with them.
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It's A Challenge!
Pupils write a book review stating challenges the character faced and if they enjoyed the book. In this language arts lesson plan, students fill out a worksheet provided.
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Separating Fact From Fiction In Historical Fiction
In this language arts worksheet, students look for the facts and fiction in the novel Number The Stars. They separate them into the two different columns.
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Prereading a Novel
In this language arts worksheet, student preread a novel and spend the time to gather information about the plot and characters of the story Number The Stars.
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Anne Frank: Courage and Responsibility
Sixth graders explore, examine and trace the development of modern Europe from 1900 to the present. They identify and assess the attitudes during this time period toward discrimination and become more aware of their sensitivity to...
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The Cliffhangers
For this language arts worksheet, students examine the different parts of the story Number the Stars. They use the graphic organizer to keep track of the thoughts.
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Number the Stars Chapter 16
Middle schoolers consider information about the character Peter, in the book Number the Stars. They discuss the author's use of withholding information about characters in her book. They discuss the issues of theme and climax within the...
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Scholastic: Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
Have you ever read the Newbery award book Number the Stars by Lois Lowry? This site provides discussion questions, a writing prompt, an extension activity, and more.
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 5-11) to pair with "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry. Number the Stars is historical fiction set during WWII in Nazi occupied Denmark. 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen risks her life to help the Rosens,...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
In the dystopian novel "The Giver," Jonas is chosen to be the new Receiver of Memories; he meets his incumbent -- The Giver, a man who is tasked with holding onto the community's collective experiences and memories. Selected (11) reading...