HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 12, NUMBER THE STARS:
1. As Mrs. Johansen set out to get the Jewish people to Uncle Henrik's boat, Mrs. Johansen gave the following instructions: "We can't use any kind of light, so follow me...I know the way". "Try not to stumble over the tree roots in the path. Feel carefully with your feet. The path is uneven". Finally, she said, "And be very, very quiet," she added, unnecessarily. Explain Mrs. Johansen's last quote (in bold red print). Be specific. Focus on the italicized word "unnecessarily".
2. After Mrs. Johansen set out with the Jewish people, Annemarie knew that all she could do was wait. "It was harder for the ones who were waiting, Annemarie knew. Less danger, perhaps, but more fear. Explain what Annemarie knew to be true (the bold printed red words). What does she mean? Be specific.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR NUMBER THE STARS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR NUMBER THE STARS:
1. Which chapter, of those read so far (Chptrs. 1-11), do you think is most important to the novel? Why? Be sure to support your answer.
1. Which chapter, of those read so far (Chptrs. 1-11), do you think is most important to the novel? Why? Be sure to support your answer.
Monday, February 8, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 11, NUMBER THE STARS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 11 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 11, it was time to begin to move the Jewish people to safety. After wrapping the baby into Kirsti's red sweater, Peter reached into his pocket and took out a bottle, containing a dropper. He questioned the mother of the baby as to the little baby's weight. Peter felt just a few drops would be enough and assured the parents that it had no taste and that the baby wouldn't notice. What was in the bottle and dropper that Peter placed into the baby's mouth? What clues did you use to determine your answer? Why do you think Peter felt the need to use what was in the dropper on the baby? Explain and be specific.
2. In Chptr. 11, the theme of pride is mentioned. Annemarie thinks back of the time when Mrs. Rosen's hair was neatly combed and covered, the lighting of the Sabbath candles, and Mr. Rosen grading papers in his living room chair. She remembered Ellen in the school play, moving confidently across the school stage, her gestures sure, her voice clear. Now, in this current moment, the Rosens were frightened and not sure of their future. But their shoulders were as straight as they had been in the past: on the stage, at the Sabbath table. So there were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind. Explain what the last two bold-printed (red) sentences mean. Be specific.
1. In Chptr. 11, it was time to begin to move the Jewish people to safety. After wrapping the baby into Kirsti's red sweater, Peter reached into his pocket and took out a bottle, containing a dropper. He questioned the mother of the baby as to the little baby's weight. Peter felt just a few drops would be enough and assured the parents that it had no taste and that the baby wouldn't notice. What was in the bottle and dropper that Peter placed into the baby's mouth? What clues did you use to determine your answer? Why do you think Peter felt the need to use what was in the dropper on the baby? Explain and be specific.
2. In Chptr. 11, the theme of pride is mentioned. Annemarie thinks back of the time when Mrs. Rosen's hair was neatly combed and covered, the lighting of the Sabbath candles, and Mr. Rosen grading papers in his living room chair. She remembered Ellen in the school play, moving confidently across the school stage, her gestures sure, her voice clear. Now, in this current moment, the Rosens were frightened and not sure of their future. But their shoulders were as straight as they had been in the past: on the stage, at the Sabbath table. So there were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind. Explain what the last two bold-printed (red) sentences mean. Be specific.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 10, NUMBER THE STARS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 10 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 10, after the soldiers left Uncle Henrik's, Peter took out his bible and began to read a psalm. Why do you think Uncle Henrik continued with the "funeral"? Explain and be specific.
2. In the psalm that Peter read, it is quoted as saying, "It is he who heals the broken in spirit and binds up their wounds,....he who numbers the stars one by one". What do you think Peter's quote means? What does it have to do with the plot of the novel? Explain.
1. In Chptr. 10, after the soldiers left Uncle Henrik's, Peter took out his bible and began to read a psalm. Why do you think Uncle Henrik continued with the "funeral"? Explain and be specific.
2. In the psalm that Peter read, it is quoted as saying, "It is he who heals the broken in spirit and binds up their wounds,....he who numbers the stars one by one". What do you think Peter's quote means? What does it have to do with the plot of the novel? Explain.
Thursday, January 28, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 9, NUMBER THE STARS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2016
GOOD MORNING, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 9 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. The theme of bravery has been introduced in Chptr. 9. Uncle Henrik is quoted as saying, "It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything. We know only what we need to know. Explain what you think Uncle Henrik's quote means. Focus on the word in italics and what you think it means.
2. In Chptr. 9, Mrs. Johansen references those arriving and entering the living room as "friends of Great Aunt Birte". Annemarie knew that Mama was lying, and she could see that Mama understood that she knew. In that moment, they looked at each other for a long time in silence. In that moment, with that look, they became equals. Explain what the bold printed sentence means. Be specific.
1. The theme of bravery has been introduced in Chptr. 9. Uncle Henrik is quoted as saying, "It is much easier to be brave if you do not know everything. We know only what we need to know. Explain what you think Uncle Henrik's quote means. Focus on the word in italics and what you think it means.
2. In Chptr. 9, Mrs. Johansen references those arriving and entering the living room as "friends of Great Aunt Birte". Annemarie knew that Mama was lying, and she could see that Mama understood that she knew. In that moment, they looked at each other for a long time in silence. In that moment, with that look, they became equals. Explain what the bold printed sentence means. Be specific.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 8, NUMBER THE STARS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 8 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 8, Uncle Henrik says that tomorrow will be a day for fishing. Then, his smile disappeared. What can you infer the reason to be that Uncle Henrik's smile was disappearing?
2. We learned about the death of Great Aunt Birte in Chptr. 8. Annemarie was confused to hear of this fact. She was thinking to herself that no one had called Copenhagen to say that there had been a death. No one seemed sad. Why do you think this is so? Explain and be specific.
1. In Chptr. 8, Uncle Henrik says that tomorrow will be a day for fishing. Then, his smile disappeared. What can you infer the reason to be that Uncle Henrik's smile was disappearing?
2. We learned about the death of Great Aunt Birte in Chptr. 8. Annemarie was confused to hear of this fact. She was thinking to herself that no one had called Copenhagen to say that there had been a death. No one seemed sad. Why do you think this is so? Explain and be specific.
Monday, January 11, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 7, NUMBER THE STARS, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR CHPTR. 7 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 7, Mama tells the girls that she has found enough apples for applesauce. She stated that even though there was no sugar, the apples were sweet. There would be fish for dinner, as well, so they would be well fed.
Annemarie replies, "It is not a bad time, then." "Not if there is applesauce".
Explain what Annemarie means by her response to Mama. Be specific. (Hint: Think about the setting in this particular chapter and how it might relate to the apples/applesauce.)
1. In Chptr. 7, Mama tells the girls that she has found enough apples for applesauce. She stated that even though there was no sugar, the apples were sweet. There would be fish for dinner, as well, so they would be well fed.
Annemarie replies, "It is not a bad time, then." "Not if there is applesauce".
Explain what Annemarie means by her response to Mama. Be specific. (Hint: Think about the setting in this particular chapter and how it might relate to the apples/applesauce.)
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTION FOR NUMBER THE STARS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW IS YOUR RESPONSE QUESTION FOR NUMBER THE STARS:
1. As we continue our reading of Number the Stars, the theme of friendship continues to develop. In the novel Hatchet, Brian experienced a form of friendship through his discovery of fire.
(a) Give examples of how the theme of friendship can be seen through the characters in Number the Stars. Cite at least two (2) examples.
(b) Compare and contrast Brian's experience with friendship to that of the characters in Number the Stars.
1. As we continue our reading of Number the Stars, the theme of friendship continues to develop. In the novel Hatchet, Brian experienced a form of friendship through his discovery of fire.
(a) Give examples of how the theme of friendship can be seen through the characters in Number the Stars. Cite at least two (2) examples.
(b) Compare and contrast Brian's experience with friendship to that of the characters in Number the Stars.
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 6, NUMBER THE STARS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 6 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 6, Papa contacts Uncle Henrik and asks, "Is the weather good for fishing?" Explain what Uncle Henrik means by his question. Be specific. Hint: use context clues before and after the quote above to help you with your answer.
2, Papa references Ellen as a "carton of cigarettes". Why do you think Papa would be talking in "code"?
3. Upon stepping off the train to head to Uncle Henrik's, Mama says the walk to Uncle Henrik's is not far, a little under two miles. She suggests they take the path through the woods instead of the road even though it is a little longer. Why do you think Mama makes this suggestion to travel through the woods to Uncle Henrik's house?
1. In Chptr. 6, Papa contacts Uncle Henrik and asks, "Is the weather good for fishing?" Explain what Uncle Henrik means by his question. Be specific. Hint: use context clues before and after the quote above to help you with your answer.
2, Papa references Ellen as a "carton of cigarettes". Why do you think Papa would be talking in "code"?
3. Upon stepping off the train to head to Uncle Henrik's, Mama says the walk to Uncle Henrik's is not far, a little under two miles. She suggests they take the path through the woods instead of the road even though it is a little longer. Why do you think Mama makes this suggestion to travel through the woods to Uncle Henrik's house?
Monday, January 4, 2016
RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHPTR. 5, NUMBER THE STARS, MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2016
HELLO, FABULOUS FIFTH GRADE! WELCOME BACK FROM WINTER BREAK AND TO OUR BLOG. BELOW ARE YOUR RESPONSE QUESTIONS FOR CHTPR. 5 OF NUMBER THE STARS:
1. In Chptr. 5, Ellen reflects on the day when she found out about Lise's death. Ellen said sadly, "I remember it was raining". She said, "it was still raining the next morning when Mama told me." "Mama was crying, and the rain made it seem as if the whole world was crying." Explain what Ellen might have meant by the "whole world was crying".
2. Foreshadowing is when the author gives clues that something is going to happen without telling you exactly what might take place.
In Chptr. 5, Annemarie and Ellen were supposed to be normal sisters; so, they really had no need to whisper. In fact Papa said they could giggle and talk because the bedroom door was closed.
"But the night did seem, somehow, different from a normal night." And so they whispered. Applying the definition of foreshadowing (above), explain what the bold printed quote might mean. Be specific.
1. In Chptr. 5, Ellen reflects on the day when she found out about Lise's death. Ellen said sadly, "I remember it was raining". She said, "it was still raining the next morning when Mama told me." "Mama was crying, and the rain made it seem as if the whole world was crying." Explain what Ellen might have meant by the "whole world was crying".
2. Foreshadowing is when the author gives clues that something is going to happen without telling you exactly what might take place.
In Chptr. 5, Annemarie and Ellen were supposed to be normal sisters; so, they really had no need to whisper. In fact Papa said they could giggle and talk because the bedroom door was closed.
"But the night did seem, somehow, different from a normal night." And so they whispered. Applying the definition of foreshadowing (above), explain what the bold printed quote might mean. Be specific.