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Number the Stars

Number the Stars by Lois Lowry is a historical fiction novel set in Denmark during World War II. Use these worksheets to teach this important book to your students, reinforcing key reading comprehension and vocabulary standards.

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Chapters 1–3

Number the Stars: Questions for Chapters 1–3  NEW 
This worksheet includes a mix of multiple choice and short answer questions, as well as a chart to fill in to help make sure students understand key concepts and topics from chapters 1 through 3.
5th through 8th Grades
aNumber the Stars: Questions for Chapters 1–3
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Chapters 1–3 Vocabulary Cards  NEW 
The vocabulary terms for this part of the book are contempt, sulking, prodded, obstinate, Resistance, impassive, solemn, trousseau, dawdled, haughtily, and kroner. Use these cards in a variety of ways to practice them.
5th through 8th Grades
aChapters 1–3 Vocabulary Cards
Vocabulary Matching (Chapters 1–3)  NEW 
This section's vocabulary worksheet is a matching activity. Students will match the vocab words to their definitions.
5th through 8th Grades
aVocabulary Matching (Chapters 1–3)
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle for Chapters 1–3  NEW 
Complete this crossword using vocabulary words from this section of Number the Stars. There are clues and an optional word bank to help students complete the puzzle.
5th through 8th Grades
aVocabulary Crossword Puzzle for Chapters 1–3
Chapters 1–3 Writing Prompt:
King of Denmark  NEW 
Students will use evidence from the text to support their answers to this writing prompt about the King of Denmark and how he is perceived.
5th through 8th Grades
aChapters 1–3 Writing Prompt:<br>King of Denmark
Chapters 1–3 Writing Prompt:
Annemarie & Kirsti: Compare & Contrast  NEW 
Assign your students this writing prompt to have them practice both their reading comprehension and comparing and contrasting skills.
5th through 8th Grades
aChapters 1–3 Writing Prompt:<br>Annemarie & Kirsti: Compare & Contrast

Chapters 4–6

Number the Stars: Questions for Chapters 4–6  NEW 
Reflect on chapters 4 through 6 of Lois Lowry's Number the Stars with these questions, which include both multiple choice and short answer.
5th through 8th Grades
aNumber the Stars: Questions for Chapters 4–6
Chapters 4–6 Vocabulary Cards  NEW 
In this section of the book, the vocabulary terms are: sprawled, disdainfully, belligerently, synagogue, dubiously, imperious, tentatively, and seldom. Have your students cut out the cards to play a variety of study games or just glue them together and use them as flashcards.
5th through 8th Grades
aChapters 4–6 Vocabulary Cards
Complete the Sentences Vocabulary Activity (Chapters 4–6)  NEW 
Students must understand the meanings of the words in order to complete this vocabulary activity using words from chapters 4 through 6 of Number the Stars.
5th through 8th Grades
aComplete the Sentences Vocabulary Activity (Chapters 4–6)
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle for Chapters 4–6  NEW 
Complete this crossword puzzle by using the clues and optional word bank to choose the correct vocabulary words for each location in the puzzle.
5th through 8th Grades
aVocabulary Crossword Puzzle for Chapters 4–6
Chapters 4–6 Writing Prompt:
Annemarie's Point of View  NEW 
This writing prompt asks students to put themselves in Annemarie's shoes and describe her feelings, as well as how they would have acted if they were in the same situation.
5th through 8th Grades
aChapters 4–6 Writing Prompt:<br>Annemarie's Point of View
Chapters 4–6 Writing Prompt:
Ellen's Challenges  NEW 
For this writing prompt, students will identify 3 challenges Ellen is facing in chapters 5 and 6 and describe how they are impacting her life. Directions instruct students to use specific examples from the text, as well as complete sentences.
5th through 8th Grades
aChapters 4–6 Writing Prompt:<br>Ellen's Challenges

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