Draw their attention to the number of titles that are questions. Present information about the book reports subject by pretending to be a reporter conducting an interview. Ideas might include a portrait of annemarie, the star of david, or a ship. 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. Number the stars book report worksheet for 6th 8th grade. Number the stars is an important book that can be extremely helpful in teaching the students about the holocaust and second world war through a. No matter which of the activities below you select or the equally good ones you come up.
Writing a book report helps you practice giving your opinion about different aspects of a book, such as the authors use of description or dialogue. Unique and cute projects include a cereal box book report, book report lap b book reports dont need to be painfully boring. Research papers on number the stars by lois lowry number the stars research papers look at a book by lois lowry about the life of a young girl living in denmark during world war ii. This book report is my 3rd grade students favorite. Grades 23 book report format and template printable ideas science fiction book report easier. See a complete list of the characters in number the stars and indepth analyses of annemarie johansen, mrs. End of book projects graphic novel draw a picture for each of the 17 chapters in number the stars. Choose from the templates for differentiated learning. Number the stars novel study unit teach reading comprehension and the holocaust together through the book number the stars. This student activity by carol otis hurst is based on the book number the stars by lois lowry. For more spacerelated activities, see my space unit study page. The nazis are surrounding up the jews in the city for the stated purpose of relocation. In what ways is number the stars similar to other books about the holocaust. The yohansen family consists of papa, mama, and kirsti.
The danish resistance, active in copenhagen, is seeking ways to fight against the nazis. I would let my students pick which one they wanted to do first, second, and then last. This document provides a choice between 6 common core aligned, rigorous activities requiring students to go back to the text following a book study on number the stars. Use these twentyfive ideas to shake up your bookrelated activities. This number the stars book report worksheet is suitable for 6th 8th grade. Some of the book reports require the students reading a certain genre and some allow the student to pick a book of their choice. Free number the stars worksheets and literature unit for.
Through annemaries eyes, we watch as the danish resistance smuggle almost the entire jewish population, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. I created this for my fifth grade class, but could be used in grades 46. It is not a novel study, but rather a package of three informational texts and activities that. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs. Number the stars study guide contains a biography of lois lowry, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. 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. Sixth graders read the novel number the stars by lois lowry with focus on figurative language. And they are beginning to realize that the world they live in is. Ive included three different menus for nonfiction book reports. I will let the students and parents know the dates as each month approaches. Lois lowrys number the stars is a story about a young girl living in denmark.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The time period is in 1923 and the nazis have taken over denmark. Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing. Number the stars book summary number the stars is a historical novel set in denmark during world war ii. This is a good book to read to second or third graders because in my placement almost of them have siblings so they could relate to. Number the stars is a novel by lois lowry that was first published in 1989. It was something that shaped my idea of how people should be treated, wrote a young woman recently, recalling her own fourth grade experience. Chapter book recommendations for 3rd graders every star. Number the stars book report by prezi user on prezi.
How would the book be different if it were told from ellens perspective. If you notice big eye rolls or hear lots of groaning when you mention the words book reports, its probably time. Provide students with quotes from the novel and ask them to write their own responses. In 1943, during the german occupation of denmark, tenyearold an. Read aloud the book s title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. 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. A guide for using number the stars in the classroom.
Number the stars changed theirs when they were young, that it made them think about both cruelty and courage. Number the starsfigurative language for teachers 6th. What book is similar to number the stars for my 9 year. Number the stars printables, classroom activities, teacher. 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 book club novel guide outlines a complete themebased unit with book club lesson plans focusing on number the stars. Number the stars, by lois lowry, won the newbery award in 1990.
Create an assortment of questions to ask the subject, such as where she was born, what her family life was like, how much she liked school and how she became famous. Third grade stars is a cute book, but the story does have some problems. Teaching literature unit based on the popular childrens story, number the stars. Annemarie then watches as the resistance smuggles 7,000 jews out of denmark to safety in sweden. Have students read through the list of chapter titles and make inferences about the story. If youve read the book thief, thats an especially cool book to think about in regards to this. You can use them at different times throughout the year. Students should number the stars on the worksheet in the correct order to complete the image. If you have more students than chapters, two or three students can. Ezra darnell and quentin melton, we chose to sell the book to the reader were not making you buy it, just an report. The finished projects make a great display for the classroom.
After each days reading, encourage students to write one or more new things they learned from the text. These activities can be modified to fit any historical fi. Plan your 60minute lesson in english language arts or literary structure with helpful tips from ellen herman. In each panel, show what you consider to be the main event in that chapter. 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. Number the stars by lois lowry was written in 1943 in nazioccupied copenhagen, denmark. See the sandwich and pizza options below and check out this blog for more delicious ideas 4.
The information is presented in a very simple way to make it accessible for young children. Chapter seven of number the stars uses some incredible imagery to bring the reader into the setting. Each student presents their book report in the shape of food. Beatties classroom this project would be perfect for a book tasting in your classroom. Free number the stars study unit worksheets for teachers to print. What book is similar to number the stars for my 9 year old. Chapter book recommendations for 3rd graders at the beginning of each new school year we give our kiddos reading lists that have been handpicked by my husband and i to encourage a love of reading and aid in the learning process. These book report ideas projects for kids are a cool alternative to the traditional written book report. The story of the danish resistance against nazi germany as told through the eyes of 10yearold annemarie johansen. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa. My star book report project contains 6 templates that are glued together to form an extra large star and the writing lines are all in the same direction so it is easy to read each of the writing sections inside the triangle areas.
In this language arts learning exercise, students look for the facts to complete the sheet for a short book report. Attached you will find an example of a book report written by a previous third grade student and the rubric scoring system book reports are graded with. The students are required to complete monthly book reports. Read aloud the books title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning.
Students can create a poster or chart that show the elements of fiction found in number the stars. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Its a good book for kids to learn about what happened during the holocaust. Her family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and protects her in their home. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Great ideas for essays, reports, and school projects on number the stars by lois lowry. Houghton mifflin books for children, an imprint of houghton.
Below is a photograph from my classroom of my students star book report projects. Includes newspaper template, newspaper assignment ideas, newspaper rubric, writing rubric, selfassessment score sheet, and. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its life. Number the stars book project choice board by 5th grade. Find number the stars activities lesson plans and teaching resources. Write a brief caption for each panel that summarizes the action in your picture. Put each panel on a separate page, and then bind the pages into a book. Number the stars lois lowry lois lowry won two newbery medals for the book number the stars. The factuallybased story is set in denmark during world war ii and tells of that countrys efforts to save their jewish citizens. Essay consists of a book report on number the stars.
Amber cantrell isnt the most likeable of characters. The oldest yohansen daughter, lize, had died 3 years before the novel opens. Do you have any ideas about historical fiction books that are excellent quality like number the stars but that are age appropriate for my nine year old. Fourth grade goals sheet grade common core goals by melissa moran 4th. This moving, wellwritten book, helps children to see the effects of courage and caring. And tenthe age of annemarie in number the stars, and the approximate.
The student is expected to determine the corresponding fraction greater than zero and less than or equal to one with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8. The johansens are very poor and they do not have the best. Perfect for book clubs, small groups, and whole class novel studies. This book is a fun introduction to the stars for kids ages 37. Number the stars plot diagram 5th grade ela, 6th grade reading, student. This lesson focuses on the imagery and how it is used. In third grade your student is responsible for completing one book report each month. 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 get the jews to safety while the nazis. Amber is often superficial and jealous, and willing to destroy a friendship to get the skills that she thinks will boost her own popularity. Assign each student a chapter from the book and ask them to write one short summary paragraph. Nonfiction book report menus by third grade all stars tpt.