Number the Stars - Literature Kit Gr. 5-6

Number the Stars - Literature Kit for Grades 5-6

Dive into the tumultuous world of World War II with the Number the Stars Literature Kit. Crafted specifically for students in grades 5 and 6, this learning resource is designed to complement a study of Lois Lowry's thought-provoking novel centered around courage, friendship and perilous adventure.

• Examine complex themes more deeply than push-button fact recall
• Synthesis, and evaluation of content.
• Prompt learners to highlight textual evidence demonstrating Mama's determination
• Identify examples of foreshadowing indicative of future plot developments.

This resource plays well within structured education plans while still providing flexibility in its use. The kit can be used as material for whole group discussions or select segments for targeted small group or individual assignments.

Vocabulary Exercise:

An included exercise helps refine students' language arts skills while enriching their knowledge about literature simultaneously by relating words to their synonyms.

1. Creative Design: Designing 'Jeopardy' type questions involving information extracted from 'Number The Stars.'
2. Mimicking an interview format where learners formulate queries and probable responses from characters in the book.

Making Learning Fun!

Enjoy supplementary crossword puzzles & word-search quizzes not only serve as fun diversions but reinforce comprehension too! Teachers can assess these activities using provided answer keys for convenience. The package includes one downloadable all-inclusive PDF document featuring sixty readily printable pages.

Whether you are an experienced educator or a homeschooling parent, this literature kit is a must-have resource for grades 5 to 6 Language Arts classes delving into the world of literature. Your comprehensive literary tool for exploring historical accounts told through children's literature like 'Number The Stars.'

1 PDF with 60 ready to print pages