Number the Stars chap 1-2

Open Ended

Would you risk your life to save another person? Explain why you would or would not.

Blending Fact and Narrative

• A genre that weaves fictional characters and stories into real historical events

• In "Number the Stars", Lois Lowry explores the Danish Resistance during World War II

• Uses fictional protagonist Annemarie Johansen to illuminate true historical experiences

​Historical Fiction

​Comprehension Check Strategies

- Stop periodically and ask yourself: "What just happened in this section or page?"

- Visualize the scene like a movie in your mind - can you picture what's occurring?

- Make predictions about what might happen next and check if they're correct

- Use sticky notes or a reading journal to write questions or track confusing parts

- If something doesn't make sense, reread the section or discuss it with a friend or teacher

World War II and the Holocaust

• Nazi Germany invaded and occupied many European countries during World War II

• Jewish people were systematically persecuted, forced into ghettos, and sent to concentration camps

• Some countries, like Denmark, actively resisted Nazi oppression

• Ordinary people became heroes by helping Jewish families escape danger

Denmark During World War II

Danish Resistance and Courage

• Denmark was occupied by Nazi Germany from 1940-1945

• Danish people worked together to protect Jewish citizens

• Nearly 99% of Danish Jews survived the Holocaust due to incredible rescue efforts

• Ordinary citizens, including children, played important roles in helping people escape

Understanding the Holocaust

• The Holocaust was a period of organized persecution of Jewish people

• Families were separated, forced to leave homes, and faced extreme danger

• Courage and compassion were essential for survival

• Learning about this history helps us understand the importance of standing up for others