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2 ; Section L: ChaPters L-4 Where ln The World Are We? Number the Stars t :,: d & +l Use an atlas to help you label the following countries and their capitals on the map below. Then use the chart to color them as follows: Country Color Occupied? Denmark red Sweden Norway Finland Poland Germany yellow blue Sreen purple brown Now research each country in an encyclopedia to find out whether or not they were occupied by Germany during Worid War II. Fill in the chart above by writing ',yes,, or,,no,, on the lines. World War II Europe Atlantic Teacler Crwted Materials, lnc. #424 Literature Unit

3 F Section l: Chapters 1-4 Compqre qnd Contrqst Number the Stars one of the ways we deveiop a better understanding of the characters in a story is by comparing and contrasting them. under the name of each character, write severai phrases to describe that person, using his/her physical characteristics and personality traits. V4rh"'* A&/en AKaut ',/ro E*alle Now select two of the characters and draw pictures of them. Underneath your illustrations write a ParagraPh about each of them. Use your descriptive phrases to guide your writing. Include ways in which the characters are alike and,how they are Teacher Crezted Materials, Inc. L1 i1424 Literature llnit

4 Number the Stars Stud.y Guide Chapters l-3 Vocabulary: Choose the correct responses to complete the following sentences. 1. Ellen was a stock)t ten-year old, unlike lank)r Annemarie. If Ellen is described as stocky, then Ellen a. had a supply of goods to sell b. rvas slender and tall c. was short and sturdily built d. wore stockings over her feet and legs IfAnnemarie was lanky, then she a. was listless from exhaustion b. was tall and thin c. carried a wooden board with her d. was strong and tough 2. "Are you a good studenr?" the soldier asked. He seemed to be sneeringif the soldier was sneering, he was a. smiling and happy b. limping painfully c. lonely and unhappy d. scornful and disrespectful 1996 Progeny Press

5 Number the Stars Stud,y Guide 3' fannemarie] reached down for Kirsti's hand, but Kirsti, arways stubborn, refused it and put her hands on her hips defiantly. Kirsti was _. a. challenging the soldier,s authoriry b. trying to look cute for the soldiers c. explaining the meaning of a word to the soldiers d. showing the soldiers that her hand was hurt 4- stand still, Kirsti, Annemarie ordered silendy, praying thar somehow the obstinate fle-year-old would receive,h. -.rr".. Annemarie thinks that Kirsti is a. active b. deaf c. stubborn d. talkative 5. "Go home, all of you. Go study your schoolbooks. And dont run. you look like hoodlums when you run." The soldier thinks the girls look like a. Olympic runners b. toddlers c. criminals d. they are untidy and should learn to be neat 6' fmrs. Johansen] glanced through the window, down to the srreer corner where the soldiers srood, their faces impassive beneath the metal helmets. The soldier's faces were _. a. s\meaty and red b. smiling at people c. angry and frustrated d. showing no emotion l0 O 1996 Progeny press

6 Number the Stars StudY Guide 7. Mama had been crocheting that evening three years ago: the lacy edging of a pillow case, part of Lise's trousseau. The pillow case was part of Lise's a. reward for being good; her room was being redecorated -' b. bridal collection of household goods c. gift to the needy at Christmas time d. gift to her future husband's Parents g. fpeter] no longer sang nonsense songs that had once made Annemarie and Kirsti shriek with laughter. And he never lingered anymore. Annemarie noticed that Peter never a. casually spent time with them b. laughed and joked around with them c. played an instrument so they could sing d. went to work to help pay the bills'

7 Meet the Author Lois Lowry Lois Lowry is a writer who often tries to bring realism to her readers. She hopes that they will identify with her characters' problems and, thereby, be able to solve their own. "I want to be able to help adolescents answer questions about life and the human existence, " she notes. Lowry also advises her young readers and would-be writers to search their own memories for special experiences that could turn into stories. "When I write, I draw a great deal from my own past," states the author. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on March 20, 1937, Lowry moved to Pennsylvania to stay with her mother's family at the start of World War II. Her father was a dentist who was stationed at Pearl Harbor. Lois says of her childhood, "I was a bookworm who was always reading. o' She also enjoyed writing. As a child she wrote many stories and poems, but because of her shyness did not share them with anyone. Lois attended Brown University in 1954, but she left to get married and raise four children. In 1972 she got her B.A. degree from the University of Southern Maine. A Summer to Die and Autumn Street are based on the author's real-life experiences. A Summer to Die is about a girl who dies from cancer; Lowry's own sister met the same fate. Autumn Street is set in Pennsylvania at the start of World War II in a grandfather's home. This was similar to Lowry's own life. Number the Stars, Lowry's first Newbery Medal winner, tells the story of a brave Danish family who are members of the Resistance Movement during World War II. The idea for this book came from the childhood experiences of a good friend. Lowry received the 1994 Newbery Medal. for The Giver, a science-fiction tale about a utopian (or dystopian!) community. Lois Lowry now lives in Boston. She enjoys listening to classical music while she does her writing. Lowry appreciates hearing from children. "Often kids send me ideas; however, though I may use a general idea sent by a child, I always veer off into my imagination to enhance the plot. " 4 Number the Stars O 1996 Educational lmpressions, Inc.

8 Pre-Reading Information The Holocaust World War II began in The Nazis managed to conquer most of Europe. Hitler gave orders to systematically round-up and exterminate Jews and others. They were sent to concentration camps, Many were murdered in gas chambers. Others were shot by firing squads. The Nazis killed about six million European Jews. Millions of others, including Gypsies, Catholic priests, and artists, were also murdered. This genocide of the Jews and otheri is known as the Holocaust. Many Danes risked their own lives to save the lives of others during the Holocaust. The Freedom Council helped about 7,000 Danish Jews to escape to Sweden! r:i :Z O 1996 Educational lmpressions, [nc. Number the Stars 7

9 Pre-Reading Information Denmark Denmark, land of the ancient Vikings, is a small country in northern Europe. It is located. just north of Germany. Along with Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland, Denmark is part of the region of the world known as Scandinavia. The Kingdom of Denmark is made up of a peninsula, called Jutland, and about 500 islands. There are about 5,000,000 D.anes; about half live on these nearby islands. Since the days of the Vikings, Denmark has been a nation of the seas. Fishing and shipbuilding are important industries; however, there are other important industries as well. The nation exports a large amount of butter, cheese, ham, and bacon to other countries- The Danes are also known for their fine furniture and silverware. Copenhagen, which is located on the east coast of Sjaelland, an island off the east coast of Denmark, is the capital of the kingdom. It is also the commercial and manufacturing center of the country. One of the most famous amusement parks in the world, Tivoli Gardens, is located there. Denmark has a constitutional government similar to that of England. Christian X became king in l9l2 and he ruled until his death in He encouraged and brought about many democratic reforms while he was king. King Christian is best known for his passive resistance to the Nazi occupation of Denmark. eueen Margrette II is the present ruler of Denmark. She took the throne in At that time the Danish constitution was amended to permit accession to the throne by a woman. Denmark and World War II On April g,ig40, Germany made a swift, surprise attack upon Denmark. The Danes surrendered after only a few hours of fighting. As long as they met the Germans' demands, the government was permitted to exist. The Resistance Movement in Denmark was very strong, however. Factories, bridges, and roads were damaged or destroyed by these resistance groups. In August 1943, therefore, the Germans took over the Danish goveflrment. One month later the secret Freedom Council was organized to lead the Resistance! The Danish 1996 Educational Impressions, Inc. Number the Stars 5

10 It{umber the Stars Written by Lois LowrY STORY SUMMARY 'It is 1943, and ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen is living in Copenhagen' Denmark' with her parents and younier sister, Kirsti. Life has dramatically changed for the Johansens and their friends. Nazi,oidi"., now line the streets, food is no longer plentiful, and the movement called the Resistance has taken hold' Annemarie,s best friend, Ellen Rosen, is Jewish, and like the other Jews in Denmark' she and her family are in great danger of being taken from their homes by the Nazis and.,relocated." Ellen is forced to hide in the Johansens' apartment. when the Nazi soldiers intrud., Papa tells them that Ellen is Lise, his eldest daughter who really had been killed years ago. The Nazis believe him, and Ellen is safe' Mama, Annemarie, Ellen, and Kirsti decide to travel by train to Uncle Henrik's home on the coast of Denmark. The scenery is beautiful, but Ellen wonders if she will ever see her family again. The girls soon learn that the Nazis have infiltrated this area also' Annemarie is surprised to learn that her mother and uncle are making funeral arrangements for Great-aunt Birte, a relative that Annemarie believes does not exist' when she questions her uncle, he refuses to tell her the truth, believing that she is safer with less knowledge' The Nazis interrupt the "funeral," but quick+hinking Mama convinces them not to open the casket. After they leave, the casket is opened to reveal warm clothes and blankets' These items are needed for a secret boat trip to Sweden with smuggled Danish Jews aboard' Annemarie realizes that uncle Henrik, Mama, and Peter Neilsen, who had been Lise's franc6, are all part of the Resistance. When Mama unexpectedly sustains a serious injury' Annemarie is asked to complete a dangerous task. she must deliver a secret packet to Uncle Henrik before his boat can sail for Sweden. Along the way, she is confrontedby German soldiers, but she courageously outwits them and fulfills her assignment. Annemarie finally learns the truth about her older sister's deathandisproudthatshe,too,hashelpedthecauseoffreedom. O 1996 Educational Impressions, Inc' Number the Stars 3