When the danes celebrate the conclusion of the war, kirsti isnt left out or put to bed, like she had been before. Number the stars discussion guide use the prereading questions and vocabulary builder to introduce students to number the stars by lois lowry. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. And tenthe age of annemarie in number the stars, and the approximate age of. In the weeks following the jewish high holidays in 1943, nearly seven thousand of denmarks jews were smuggled across the sea to sweden. The plot is essentially endemic to 1943 copenhagen, while the characters meditate on the necessity of bravery and loyalty precisely because those qualities are necessary for them to succeed in evading the nazi soldiers. The events depicted in the novel are based on true experiences from one of lowrys friends and the setting is historically accurate. Be prepared to read the sections to your teacher or group. In 1943, during the german occupation of denmark, tenyearold an. Tenyearold annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen often think of life before the war.
Lois lowrys newberry awardwinning childrens novel, number the stars, is a. 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 discussion guide the purpose of this book is educational. This emphasizes the absurdity of the nazis desire to punish people because of their religion.
Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office. Number the stars is a story that honestly approaches the tragedy of the holocaust and uses the events of the war to show humanitys potential for courage and decency. Number the stars lois lowry lois lowry won two newbery medals for the book number the stars. For rory, its the start of a new life at a london boarding school.
Sparknotes is here for you with everything you need to ace or teach. Putnam juvenile us harper collins uk publication date. Lit number the stars characters and facts flashcards. Young readers rejoice when annemarie takes a deep breath, enters the woods, faces the danger, stands up to the enemy, and triumphs.
The rosens and the johansens live in copenhagen, and we learn early in the book about annemaries deceased older. Number the stars is a fictional historical novel appropriate for juniorhigh and highschool students, written by lois lowry and published in 1989. Our march book selection 2nd and 3rd grades is the historical fiction book number the stars by lois lowry. Learn everything you need to know about ellen rosen, annemarie johansen, and more in number the stars. An array of endearing supporting characters, coupled with a plot both grounded in stressful reality and uplifted by urban fantasy, lend the story its charm. Ellen is good at using an accent and a sophisticated tone. Denmark, the book number the stars is a historical childrens novel written by lois. Next week well send everyone who has signed up for book club a meeting guide with discussion questions. Electricity is also being rationed, which is annoying because ellens father is a teacher and cant see to grade his students papers by candlelight. What is the plot of the book number the stars, shortened. See more ideas about number the stars, 5th grade reading and book study. Annemarie, a tenyearold girl, is the main character in number the stars. But kirsti reached up and pushed the soldiers hand away. See more ideas about number the stars, 4th grade reading and literature circles.
Why did mama tell the girls to walk another way to school. Theres no fuel to heat homes, so people in annemaries apartment building use wood stoves. This classroomtested book club novel guide for number the stars by lois lowry contains a complete thematic unit that focuses on an excellent novel. As the german troops begin their campaign to relocate all the jews of denmark, annemarie johansens family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and conceals her as part of the family. The star of david is an important symbol to the jewish people. What is kirstis cats name in number the stars answers. Annemarie enjoys running, fairy tales, and spending time with her best friend, ellen rosen. The second of the books that we listened to on my recent multigenerational, girls roadtrip, was number the stars.
The 1990s newbery medal winners book summaries, test. Annemarie and her family are not in any danger from the nazis until they decide to help the rosens. 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. Number the stars quotable quotes flashcards quizlet. The book, number the stars written by lois lowry is very interesting yet enjoying to read. I love this book because of the vivid descriptions of the characters and the city of copenhagen. Just in our milky way galaxy there are billions of stars.
My favorite part was when annemarie needed to take a basket to uncle henrik, but the problem was that she had to go through the woods, by herself. Pearl is an odd but genuine narrator, possessed of a complex and emotional inner voice warring with a stridently stubborn outer one. Kirsti johansen character analysis in number the stars litcharts. When the book was newly published, it found its way into the. I hope you enjoyed my presentation class activity answer 2. She lives in copenhagen, denmark with her mother, father, and younger sister kirsti. The plot in the book number the stars is about how the people of denmark tried to help the jews escape from the rule of the germans during world war ii. What is the rising action in the book number the stars. Start studying lit number the stars characters and facts. Kirsti johansen character analysis in number the stars.
Number the stars prezi by angelina dillard on prezi. Annemarie johansen is a young girl who hangs out with her friend ellen and takes care of her little sister kirsti. Kirsti was sulking because annemarie and ellen were racing and left her behind. By the end of the book, kirsti has changedshes matured. It talks about a girl, annemarie, in denmark living in the time period where the nazis had taken over. The elements of fiction in number the stars interact in unique ways. Book study c number the stars discussion questions find the section of the book that answers these questions. Author lois lowry doesnt waste a word in number the stars, starting with annemarie and ellens frightening runin with german soldiers in the opening chapter. 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. 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. Is the book number the stars by lois lowry fiction or. Number the stars book summary number the stars is a historical novel set in denmark during world war ii. Houghton mifflin books for children, an imprint of houghton.
When ellen, who is jewish, finds herself in danger from. Number the stars quizzes about important details and events in every section of the book. Number the stars lois lowry biography book summary geography major. Chapter 10 let us open the casket chapter 7 the house by the sea chapter 5 who is the darkhaired one. Annemarie johansen annemarie is the protagonist, or main character in the novel, and. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her family in copenhagen in 1943. 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. But now, telling it to herself, she wanted sunlight and bird song.
Its now 1943 and their life in copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the nazi soldiers marching through town. She felt left out when annemarie and ellen decided to race each other down. The story centers on tenyearold annemarie johansen, who lives with her mom, papa, and kirsti, her sister in copenhagen in 1943. Like her husband and the other good guy danish grownups we meet in this book, mama always does. The guide elaborates on the novels major themes with related readings, writing activities, and unit projects. What are the elements of fiction in number the stars. Klaudia my favorite part of the book was when the war was over and they celebrated by putting flags all over the chopenhagen and when they got the leter from peter which was sad he wrote it the day. Complete list of characters in lois lowrys number the stars. The paper ladies had oldfashioned hair styles and clothes, and the girls had given them names from mamas very favorite book.
For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In number the stars, religious difference seems so normal for so many of the characters. A look at the number the stars characters brighthub. In quick strokes, lowry establishes the setting and characters and foreshadows annemaries subsequent encounters with soldiers, each of which increases the tension. The yohansen family consists of papa, mama, and kirsti. She is a tall, blonde, tenyearold christian girl living in copenhagen, denmark during world war ii. Growing up in copenhagen, denmark, during the rise of the nazi regime, she becomes increasingly aware of. Annemarie is not a jew but her best friend is, this story focuses on how annemarie and the resistance are trying to smuggle them to sweden without getting caught. Annemarie johansen is a tenyearold girl trying to understand the increasingly complex world around her. Through the eyes of tenyearold annemarie, we watch as the danish resistance smuggles almost the entire jewish population of denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to sweden. Earth and stars numbers and discoveries fact book by barbara brooks richard whittingham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This story was suspenseful, educational and deeply emotional. After reading the book, engage students with the postreading extension activities.
Number the stars book report by prezi user on prezi. Annemarie is the protagonist, or main character in the novel, and can be seen as the heroine. 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. Identify symbols important to other groups of people and discuss the significance of each. Annemarie is a tenyearold girl living in copenhagen, denmark with her family in 1943. Scientists called astronomers do name and number the stars.
The number the stars quotes below are all either spoken by kirsti johansen or refer to kirsti johansen. Of all of the number the stars characters, annemarie stands out as the most powerful. Although her younger sister kirsti sometimes bothers her, annemarie does her best to be a good older sister. The story takes place in copenhagen, denmark, in 1943. Number the stars, what were the booms and lights in the. She is talented great actress and dedicated student she has to be. Sep 01, 2018 number the stars by lois lowry is an example of historical fiction. We have observed that an unusual number of people have gathered at this house tonight. The main protagonist, 10yearold annemarie johansen, must help save her jewish friend, ellen rosen, during the. Ellen and annemarie play gone with the wind with paper dolls cut from magazines.
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