It gives you a chance to read a new book and then tell your teacher and friends what you thought about it. Write an acrostic poem about the book using the letters in the title of the book or the name of a character or author. Houghton mifflin books for children, an imprint of houghton. Number the stars book report worksheet for 6th 8th grade. The newbery awardwinning book, number the stars, has educated many children about the. Design a poster or new book cover depicting the climax of the story.
This number the stars book report worksheet is suitable for 6th 8th grade. Require the minimum amount of pages in a particular book. The yohansen family consists of papa, mama, and kirsti. Read aloud the book s title, number the stars, and ask students to speculate on its meaning. In this language arts worksheet, students look for the facts to complete the sheet for a short book report. So a 6th grader must read a book of at least 206120. In 1943, annemarie johansen and her best friend ellen rosen are ten years old, growing up in copenhagen, denmark. This book report is my 3rd grade students favorite. A book is comfortable if your child can read most of the words on the page correctly. Chapter book recommendations for 3rd graders at the beginning of each new school year we give our kiddos reading lists that have been handpicked by my husband and i to encourage a. In need of a project ideas for my 4th grade classafter. In third grade your student is responsible for completing one book report each month. Number the stars novel study unit teach reading comprehension and the holocaust together through the book number the stars.
This list includes my 20 favorite books to use for novel studies, literature circles, or book clubs in your fifth grade classroom. Here is our 3rd grade reading list, aka dinomites reading list. Kids can fill out the report card on the book, grading it on its characters, catchy beginning, and other criteria. Number the stars, by lois lowry, won the newbery award in 1990. Nazi germany has occupied their country for the past three years. Chapter book recommendations for 3rd graders every star. Students complete a story elements sheet, rewrite a chapter from ellens point of view, and justify the chapter titles the author chose. Number the stars by lois lowry was written in 1943 in nazioccupied copenhagen, denmark. See whats streaming, limit strong violence or language, and find picks your kids will love with common sense media plus. No matter which of the activities below you select or the equally good ones you come up. Her family takes in annemaries best friend, ellen rosen, and protects her in their home. The nazis are surrounding up the jews in the city for the stated purpose of relocation. A book report is a very common assignment for third grade students. Book report on the five people you meet in heaven by mitch albom book report on the five people you meet in heaven by mitch albom this isnt technically a book that i read when i was.
Abells, children we remember greenwillow, 1986 isbn 068806372. This is a two page document that includes end of the story reading enrichment projects designed for the book number the stars by lois lowry. Next week, i get to start a literacy reading group with an slightly advanced group of children. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or. My parents are planning on reading a book to my neices 3rd grade class once or twice a week for the month of january. If your child has difficulty figuring out more than 5 words on each page, the book may be a bit too. September cell phone book report this project has a rough draft and a final copy. Perhaps the children can watch a video of the movie or hear excerpts from the diary. Noprep, independent chapter book report to use with any novel in the 3rd or 4th. We will be reading number the stars, by lois lowry over the next couple weeks. By the time a child reaches third grade they should be comprehensively developing reading and writing skills.
Annemarie and ellen decide to race, but two german soldiers stop them on the corner near their apartment building. Number the stars lois lowry lois lowry won two newbery medals for the book number the stars. In 1943, during the german occupation of denmark, ten yearold an. Perfect for book clubs, small groups, and whole class novel studies. This moving, wellwritten book, helps children to see the effects of courage and caring. One day, annemarie, ellen, and annemaries fiveyearold sister kirsti walk home from school. Use these activities to extend the reach of the book. The story of the danish resistance against nazi germany as told through the eyes of 10yearold annemarie johansen.
And tenthe age of annemarie in number the stars, and the approximate age of. The rough draft is due one week before the final copy is due. This lesson focuses on the imagery and how it is used. See more ideas about number the stars, teaching reading and 4th grade reading. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs. This is a culminating activity for the book number the stars by lois lowry. Write a script and have several rehearsals before presenting it to the class. Perfect if youre looking for 5th grade books to read aloud in your.
Book reports ideas, forms, format, printables, writing. Popular 3rd grade books meet your next favorite book. After drawing the maps, they add the characteristics around a sketch. These engaging projects move beyond traditional book report formats and challenge students to use their critical thinking skills and. Printables and resources for book reports hip homeschool. Have students read through the list of chapter titles and make inferences about the story. Begin with a picture walk with the book discovering the stars by laurence santrey, or a similar book about specific star constellations.
The packet includes students directions, worksheet, and rubric. If you are reading the same book as one or more others are reading, dramatize a scene from the book. Number the stars, lois lowry number the stars 1989 is a work of historical fiction by american author lois lowry, about the escape of a jewish family the rosens from copenhagen. Class book report assignment assign a different book and print a journal with questions for each student automatically edhelper. Number the stars novel study and book report project by. This activity guide supports books on exploring historicaltopics for grades 35. I will let the students and parents know the dates as each month approaches. Choose from the templates for differentiated learning. A good rule of thumb is a minimum of 20 pages per grade level. Number the stars book report by prezi user on prezi. See more ideas about teaching reading, 4th grade reading and teaching. The finished projects make a great display for the classroom.
The oldest yohansen daughter, lize, had died 3 years before the novel opens. Number the stars printables, classroom activities, teacher. Each creative project has a description of what needs to be included. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. Annemarie then watches as the resistance smuggles 7,000 jews out of denmark to safety in sweden.