Number the Stars - Study Guide

Through Lois Lowry's fascinating story of WWII, students will learn:

About the Author: Learn about Lois Lowry.

Background Information: WWII Europe.

Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth.

Literary Techniques: Denotative, connotative, characterization, personification, synonym, antonym, symbolism.

Moral Lessons and Character Values: Protect and help, lying, healing, God cares for us, bravery, love your neighbor as yourself.

Activities and Writing Assignments: WWII, war. Jewish Religion, mapping, movie, discussions, news reports, writing, inventions, symbols of faith, Bible study, Judaism and Christianity, hidden message.

Suggestions for Further Reading: We include a wonderful reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.

All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview!

Features and Benefits of the study guide

Printed Workbook Format

• Large 8.5x11 format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
• Every question has plenty of whitespace for student’s answers
• Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
• Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
• Provides a permanent record of the student’s work
• Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!