Intro to Number the Stars

Open Ended

Quick Discussion:

Answer the following question as best as you can:

Do you think you are a brave person?

Open Ended

Quick Discussion:

Answer the following question as best as you can:

Should friends always protect each other no matter what?

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Quick Discussion:

Answer the following question as best as you can:

Do you think war can be necessary?

Open Ended

Quick Discussion:

Answer the following question as best as you can:

What would you do if your government mistreated a group of people based on their race or religion?

Poll

Do You Agree?

Read the following statement and select Yes or No:

Bravery means having no fear.

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do You Agree?

Read the following statement and select Yes or No:

Prejudice and racism are still a problem in the world today.

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do You Agree?

Read the following statement and select Yes or No:

You should always defend your country/government no matter what.

• Yes

• No

Poll

Do You Agree?

Read the following statement and select Yes or No:

Sometimes it's okay to lie.

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

Lat the picture on the front cover of your book.

Describe the cover in detail.

What does the cover indicate (show) about what may happen in the novel?

Multiple Choice

Were you listening? QUIZ TIME!!!

Where was Lois Lowry born?

• Hawaii

• New York

• England

• California

Multiple Choice

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Why did she move around so often as a child?

• Her family were traveling performers.

• She was a free spirit and loved to roam.

• Her father was a dentist during WWII.

• Her parents were in the army and they had to move around a lot.

Multiple Choice

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What Universities did she attend?

• Utah State University and Harvard University

• Brown University and The University of Southern Maine

• Hawaii University and University of Arizona

• University of California, Los Angeles and Southern Utah University

Multiple Choice

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What did her husband do?

• He was also a dentist liker her father.

• He was a teacher.

• He was in the Navy.

• He didn't have a job.

Multiple Choice

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How many children did she have?

• 4

• 12

• 1

• None

Multiple Choice

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How many Newbery Medals did she win?

• None

• 2

• 6

• 3

Open Ended

Why is "Number the Stars" considered Historical Fiction?