Number the stars

An interview with Lois Lowry reveals that the popular children's novel Number the Stars was based on a true story of resistance to the Nazis.

It's another snowy day in Michigan, which I really don't mind if I don't have anywhere far to go. I just wish I could move my computer desk right in front of the fireplace! I'm linking up a few days late for Workshop Wednesday by Ideas by Jivey. Better late than never, right? I was inspired by Jivey's Workshop Wednesday this week which is all about using historical fiction. I'm getting ready to start our first book club of the year using The Hidden Girl. It's an autobiography written by Lola…

Danishes, Danish cookies, Danish people, and pink cupcakes were on the agenda for our latest party school, Number the Stars Book Club.

This resource collection will help you provide your readers with questions and activities that are designed to encourage them to think deeply as they read.

Perhaps one of the most difficult subjects to teach adolescent students is that of war. Middle school is a challenging transition period for many children.

Enjoy book unit samples from Number the Stars.

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Here is a word sort for the story Number The Stars. I had the students sort the list into 4 categories: Character setting problem solution After discussion as to where to put each thing on the list I asked them to add more possibilities. We also did a map for Number The Stars. I will post that at a later date. Christine

Number the Stars Movie Twitter Campaign to support the movie progresses, Lava_Movies on Twitter will release Storyboard Sketch Images and a sneak peek at a page from the adapted screenplay. SO PLEASE PROMOTE #FF @Lava_Movies on your twitter accounts. And ask your FB friends to do the same. If you know a teacher, a librarian or anyone who has been in the 4th-6th grades since 1990, just mention the book to them and see what happens!!!

Buy a cheap copy of Number the Stars book by Lois Lowry. The unforgettable Newbery Medal-winning novel from Lois Lowry. As the German troops begin their campaign to relocate all the Jews of Denmark, Annemarie Johansen's... Free Shipping on all orders over $15.