Final Post - End of Book Thoughts

Your journey with Number the Stars has come to an end, I hope you enjoyed it. I want you to spend some time reflecting on the book. Think about the characters, the time period, the main events in the story, what did you enjoy most about the book? Was there anything you didn't like about the book? What did you think about the way the story ended? Was there anything you wish would have happened that didn't?

Please use specific details from the story to support your thinking. Be honest about your feelings and thinking, this is your time to reflect on your book. Make sure to answer ALL questions.

Week 5 Discussion Question

What fairy tale did Annemarie remember on her way to Uncle Henrik's boat? Why did Annemarie choose this fairy tale? How does it relate to what is happening in the story? 

Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.

Wyman - Week 5 Agenda (May 5th - May 9th)

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy! 
Monday, May 5th:

- Group Discussions

- Read Chapter 14 (finish for homework)

 

Tuesday, May 6th:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapter 14

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Read Chapter 15 (finish for homework)

 

Wednesday, May 7th:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapter 15

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question

- Read Chapter 16 (finish for homework)

 

Thursday, May 8th:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapter 16

- Finish Vocabulary Words

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question/Comments

- Folder Work/Blog Work for homework

- Read Chapter 17 and Afterword (finish for homework)

 

Friday, May 9th:

- Finish Folder Work/Blog Posts

- Turn in Folder

 

What I Will Be Looking For Friday:

- 4 Succinct Sentences

- 6 Quality Questions

- 3 Vocabulary Words

- 1 Character Diary

- 1 Blog Post Response and at least 2 Comments

Week 4 Discussion Question

What was Annemarie's first test of bravery when the German soldiers came to Uncle Henrik's house? After Annemarie's mother returns from her journey, they discover that the Rosen's packet  is at the foot of the stairs when it should have been with them. When Annemarie's mother sees what it is she says "My God, it may all have been for nothing." What do you think is in the packet and why is it so important? What will Annemarie's next test of bravery be now that she has the packet in her hands? Use specific examples from the book to support your thinking!!

Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.

Wyman - Week 4 Agenda (April 28th - May 2nd)

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy! 

Monday, April 28th:

- Read Chapter 10 in class

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapter 10

- Write 2 Questions

- Read Chapter 11 (finish for homework)

 

Tuesday, April 29th:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapter 11

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Read Chapter 12 (finish for homework)

 

Wednesday, April 30th:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapter 12

- Complete 1 Vocabulary Word

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question

- Read Chapter 13 (finish for homework)

 

Thursday, May 1st:

- Write a Succinct Sentence for Chapter 13

- Finish Vocabulary Words

- Write 2 Quality Questions

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question/Comments

- Finish Folder Work/Blog Work for homework

 

Friday, May 2nd:

- Group Discussion

- Turn in Folder

 

What I Will Be Looking For Friday:

- 4 Succinct Sentences

- 8 Quality Questions

- 3 Vocabulary Words

- 1 Character Diary

- 1 Blog Post Response and at least 2 Comments

Week 3 Discussion Question

Annemarie discovers that her aunt who died, Great-aunt Birte, isn't a real person. She knows her Uncle Henrik and Mama are lying to her. Why would her mother and uncle lie to her? What do you think the funeral really is? Who do you think the people were arriving at the funeral if it wasn't real?

Make sure to answer the question with a RAD response and use details from the text to support your answer. Please check your grammar, spelling, capitalization, and conventions before submitting your response.

Wyman - Week 3 Agenda (April 21st - April 25th)

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day.  This work will need to be done at home and will be modified because of CMASS testing. Enjoy! 

Monday, April 21st

- No School

Tuesday, April 22nd
- Read Chapter 7
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far  

Wednesday, April 23rd 

- Read Chapter 8
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far  

- Begin to think about/write Blog Response                                                                                                

Thursday, April 24th
- Read Chapter 9

- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you read

- Finish Blog Response, Comment on other posts
                                                                                       
Friday, April 25th
- Group Discussion 
  
                                                                           
When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:

- 6 Quality Questions

-  All reading finished

- Answered this weeks Blog Question/Comment on other's posts

Week 2 Discussion Question

The Johansens make a dangerous decision to hide Ellen from the Germans. Why is this decision dangerous for their family? Why was it important that Ellen remove her Star of David necklace when the soldiers visited the apartment?

Please write you response in RAD format. Check your spelling, grammar, punctuation, and capitalization before you post.

Wyman - Week 2 Agenda

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy! 

Monday, April 14th

- Group Discussion

- Begin Reading Chapter 4 (finish for homework)

Tuesday, April 15th
- Write 1 Succinct Sentence  (one for Chapter 4)

- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapter you've read so far

- Read Chapter 5 (finish for homework if necessary) 

Wednesday, April 16th 

- Write 1 Succinct Sentence (one for Chapter 5)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapter you've read so far  

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question 

- Read Chapter 6 (finish for homework if necessary)                                                                                         

Thursday, April 17th 
- Write 1 Succinct Sentence (one for Chapter 6) 
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapter you read

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question
- Finish folder work/blog for homework if necessary
                                                                                       
Friday, April 18th 
- Group Discussion 
- Turn in Folder Group     
                                                                                  

You will also need to complete one Character Diary from the point of 
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which 
character to use. 

When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:

- 3 Succinct Sentences 

- 3 Vocabulary Words  

- 6 Quality Questions

- 1 completed Character Diary

- Answered this weeks Blog Question/Comment on other's posts

Week 1 Discussion Question

What advice does Mrs. Rosen give the girls about playing outside after their run-in with the soldiers (Chapter1)? Why does she tell the girls this? What does her advice mean?

Make sure to write in complete sentences using a RAD response (restate, answer, use details to support). You should use specific examples from the book. Make sure to edit your work before you post it to the site (you should type it in your 'blogging doc' first). Show me your best thinking!

Wyman - Week 1 Agenda (April 7th - April 11th)

Here is your agenda for this week. This is what you should be working on and completing each day. Enjoy!

Monday, April 7th

- Read Chapter 1 in class together (begin sticky notes)
- Write 1 Succinct Sentence (one for Chapter 1)
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far

Tuesday, April 8th
- Finish work from Monday
- Read Chapter 2 (finish for homework if necessary)

Wednesday, April 9th 
- Write 1 Succinct Sentence (one for Chapter 2) 
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapters you've read so far(you choose what 2 types) 

- Begin Character Diary/Blog Question 

- Read Chapter 3 (finish for homework if necessary)                                                                                         

Thursday, April 10th 
- Write 1 Succinct Sentence (one for Chapter 3) 
- Find a Vocabulary word for your folder 
- Write 2 Quality Questions about the chapter you read (you choose what 2 types) 

- Work on Character Diary/Blog Question
- Finish folder work for homework if necessary     
                                                                                  
Friday, April 11th 
- Group Discussion 
- Turn in Folder Work                                                                                       

You will also need to complete one Character Diary from the point of 
view of one of the characters from your book. You can choose which 
character to use. 

When I collect your folders on Friday I will be looking for:

- 3 Succinct Sentences (for having read 3 chapters so far),

- 3 Vocabulary Words  

- 6 Quality Questions

- 1 completed Character Diary

- Answered this weeks Blog Question/Comment on other's posts