The Number the Stars Study Guide from Progeny Press guides middle school readers through a historical topic that is both difficult and important. Not only is this a WWII literature selection, but it’s focus is specific to the Holocaust and the forced deportation of Jews from their homes. Each section covers 3-4-chapters of the novel at a time. Starting each section is vocabulary building skills, followed by comprehension questions, and concluding each section are scriptural connections being made. This guide spends more time connecting the novel with scripture and a Christian perspective. There are still a few literary skills touched upon, characterization, denotative, connotative, personification, and symbolism. Prereading Activities provide context to what you will read. The After-You-Read Activities are suggested extension work to make connections to what you just read. A catered list of age-appropriate Further Reading books is also provided. Answers are in the back on perforated pages for easy removal. 54 pages, softcover. ~Rebecca
Number the Stars Study Guide | Progeny Press
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009301
ISBN
9781586093440
Grade 5-7
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Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
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Product Overview
- A literature study on WWII and the Holocaust, speaks to a variety of reading interests
- Strong biblical and Christian connections for a difficult topic—provides good background information for further study
- Approximate Completion Time: 7-8 weeks
Description
Publisher's Description of Number the Stars Study Guide | Progeny Press
Annemarie Johansen and her friend Ellen Rosen remember a time before the war, before the Nazis occupied Denmark. But Denmark has surrendered to Germany, and now German soldiers are seen on every street corner in Copenhagen. Although Annemarie and Ellen are frightened by the soldiers, Annemarie does not worry. She knows that there is a resistance movement fighting the Nazis, but Annemarie is an ordinary girl; she does not expect that she and her family will be called upon to face the same danger as the resistance. Soon the Johansens receive word that the Nazis are planning to arrest the Jews of Denmark.
The Johansens decided they must do what they can to help their Jewish friends, the Rosens, Ellen's family. The Johansens take in Ellen and pass her off as one of their own children while a family friend agrees to hide Ellen's parents. Annemarie is still convinced that everyone will be safe, but she begins to see the seriousness of the situation when German soldiers come to their apartment late at night looking for the Rosens.
Will they be able to smuggle their friends out of the country to Sweden right under the noses of the Nazis?
The Johansens decided they must do what they can to help their Jewish friends, the Rosens, Ellen's family. The Johansens take in Ellen and pass her off as one of their own children while a family friend agrees to hide Ellen's parents. Annemarie is still convinced that everyone will be safe, but she begins to see the seriousness of the situation when German soldiers come to their apartment late at night looking for the Rosens.
Will they be able to smuggle their friends out of the country to Sweden right under the noses of the Nazis?
- Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on Middle School student's eyes
- Every question in our novel unit study has plenty of whitespace for middle school level student answers
- Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
- Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
- Provides a permanent record of the middle school student’s work
- Complete, removable answer key included for the teacher to make grading simple!
Category Description for Middle School Grades 6-8
The Middle School guides is our largest offering of titles with Progeny Press. With over 40 titles to choose from, there are numerous books that will likely be suitable for your student. All presented from a Christian worldview, each guide is filled with comprehension questions, vocabulary building, and scriptural connections and application. Pages can be copied for family and individual classroom use. Many of the classics are found in this collection and would provide a great opportunity (or incentive) for your students to read the book and watch the movie! The recommended target goal is for students to read 4-6 guides during the school year. Answers are in the back and can be easily removed. Each guide includes Notes to the Instructor, mini author biographies, and background information. You may be working with a range of students all from one guide, and that’s okay! Each student will do what they are developmentally capable of accomplishing. It is easy to read just for fun, yet adding a literature guide helps to provide a guided reading experience promoting deeper thought and critical thinking. ~Rebecca
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 5-7 |
| Brand: | Progeny Press |
| Author: | Lisa Leep |
| ISBN: | 9781586093440 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
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