Welcome to the wonderful world of literature. We will be reading and discussing the novel Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.

You will create a powerpoint about this novel. Each page will represent a chapter. On each page you will answer the questions for that chapter and create a page that represents the chapter you have read.

Have fun!

Chapter 1
Find or draw a picture that you think represents what Annemarie and Ellen would look like.
Add a short description of each girl.

Chapter 2
Name 3 of Hans Christian Anderson fairytales.
Which is your favorite and why?
What is a bodyguard?
According to the story that Papa tells Annemarie, who is the King's bodyguard?
Who is Peter and why does he often visit the Johansens?

Optional:
Find a map of Europe. Highlight the countries that were invaded by the Germans that are mentioned in the book.


Chapter 3
Where is Mrs. Hirsh?
Why is there a lock on her door?
“Now I think that all of Denmark must be a bodyguard for the Jews, as well.” Pg 25
How can Denmark be a body guard for the Jews?

Chapter 4.
Why had the Danes destroyed their naval fleet?
What is a synagogue?
What does relocation mean?
Why do the Germans want a list of the Jews?