OLD Novel Study: Number the Stars by Ms. Madonna

Number the Stars

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Discussion Board #1

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Would you risk your life for another person? Why or why not?

Give an example if you'd like. Your answer should be in complete sentences. Be sure to answer BOTH parts of the question.

Discussion Board #2 (HW)

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After reading chapter 1, what do you learn about how the lives of the citizens have changed since the Nazis have been in their town?

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Copenhagen, Denmark 1943

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King Christian X

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RC 1: Who was running and why?

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RC 2: Who stopped the girls from running and why were they in Denmark?

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RC 3: What food items have the Danish People had to do without and why?

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Read Aloud: The Yellow Star

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RC 1: Who is the King of Denmark and why did he surrender to the Germans?

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RC 2: Who is Lise and what happened to her before her wedding?

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RC 3: Most countries near Denmark were occupied by Germany. What close-by country is still free?

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RC 1: What are two words to describe Kirsti?

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RC 2: Why is Mrs. Hirsch's button shop closed?

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RC 3: Who regularly brought news to the Johansen's about the Germans?

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Make an inference... Where do you think Mrs. Hirsh and her family are?

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Fish Skin Shoes

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"Gone with the Wind"

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Annemarie and Ellen played with paper dolls in this chapter. They pretended their dolls were characters from the film Gone with the Wind which is a 1939 American epic historical romance film.

Tivoli Gardens

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Tivoli Gardens was Ellen's favorite place in Copenhagen. It was burned down by the Nazi's during the German occupation.

Tivoli Gardens

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Another picture of Tivoli Gardens

RC 1 Why is Kirsti angry and how is the problem solved?

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RC 2: Why did Ellen have to spend the night with the Johansen's?

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RC 3: If the soldiers come during the night, what are the girls going to say about Ellen?

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RC 1: What do we learn about what happened to Lise?

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RC 2: How does papa convince the soldiers that Ellen is his daughter?

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RC 3: How does Annemarie save Ellen from being taken by the soldiers.

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Dear Diary,

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Write a diary entry from the perspective of Annemarie OR Ellen after the soldiers invaded the Johansen home.

The Star of David

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The Star of David is a special symbol of the Jewish people. It has six points and looks like two triangles on top of each other. It is a sign of faith, hope, and unity for Jewish people all around the world. In Number the Stars, Ellen’s necklace with the Star of David shows her connection to her Jewish identity, which is why it’s so important to her.

What did "cigarettes" really mean in chapter 6?

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Why didn't papa go with the girls to Uncle Henrik's?

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What did Annemarie do with Ellen's necklace?

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Why do you think Mama told the girls not to talk to anyone?

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What was so special about breakfast at Uncle Henrik's house?

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Uncle Henrik says, "Tomorrow will be a day for fishing." Why is that strange? What might he mean?

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Annemarie and Ellen are by the sea and can look across to what country? Why might that country be important in the story?

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When the soldiers arrive, what excuse does Mrs. Johansen give for why the casket is closed?

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Uncle Henrik tells Annemarie, “It is much easier to be brave if you don’t know everything.” Explain what he means by that.

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What was Ellen’s surprise?

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What do you think is in the casket?

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Where are Ellen and the strangers going?

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Why did Peter give the baby sleeping medicine?

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What promise did Ellen make to Annemarie?

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What did Annemarie see out the window laying on ground? What do you think happened?

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What did Annemarie find on the ground by the steps? What must she do with it?

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How did Mrs. Johansen and Annemarie hide the packet?

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What does Annemarie do to keep her mind off the dark path?

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How is Annemarie like Little Red Riding Hood?

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What did the soldiers do with the lunch?

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Does Annemarie get the packet to the Uncle Henrik in time? How do we know? Use a quote from page 119.

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Why were the people celebrating in the streets of Denmark?

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What did Annemarie learn about Lise?

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What would have happened if Annemarie didn't get the packet to Uncle Henrik?

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What did Annemarie learn about Peter?

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Where did the author get her idea of the main character of Annemarie?

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This story is historical fiction which means it's a made up story based on true events. Name two things (people, place, event) from the story that are based on true history.

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