Number the Stars Novel Study - Digital + Printable Book Unit [Lois Lowry]

If you’re searching for a novel study that will captivate your students and make them love reading, look no further. This novel study for Number the Stars by Lois Lowry covers everything you need for upper elementary students. This comprehensive digital + printable unit includes vocabulary practice, comprehension quizzes, constructed response writing prompts with organizers for planning, and language arts lessons.

This resource is ideal for any teaching setting, online or in person. Choose between printable activities or go paperless with digital resources compatible with Google Classroom. Check out all three versions to determine which fits your teaching needs and style best.

Version #1: Number the Stars [Lois Lowry] Google Digital + Printable Book Unit (This product contains the full printable version + interactive quizzes + Google Digital Slides.)

Version #2: Number the Stars [Lois Lowry] Printable Book Unit (This product contains the full printable version.)

Version #3: Number the Stars [Lois Lowry] Abridged Printable Book Unit (This version contains vocabulary practice, comprehension questions, and constructed response writing.)

✨  ‍ DIGITAL RESOURCES

This novel study includes links to digital resources.

I created multiple-choice, short-answer, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions on Boom Learning, including comprehension and vocabulary practice.

I created open-ended questions, games, and organizers for students to write rules and examples on Google Slides, including constructed response writing and most skill lessons.

✏️  PRINTABLE RESOURCES

Vocabulary (17 focus words)

• Word List including definitions, synonyms, and sample sentences from the text
• Bookmarks
• Word Cards
• Practice Booklet (12-page booklet)
• Test

Comprehension and Writing

• 9 Multiple-Choice Comprehension Checks covering a variety of Skills such as Main Idea, Sequencing, Inference, Figurative Language, Point of View, Plot, and Characters
• 17 Constructed Response Questions with Graphic Organizers

SKILL PRACTICE

Commas Lessons

1. in Addresses and Words in a Series
2. in Quotations and Interjections
3. with Conjunctions
4. with Questions and Introductory Elements
5. with Appositives and in Address

Figurative Language Lessons

1. Similes and Metaphors
2. Personification
3. Idioms
4. Adages and Proverbs

Activities to Do with the Book (Study Topics)

• Map Activities
• Rosh Hashanah
• Star of David
• Holocaust
• Thor
• Typhus
• Working Dogs
• Holocaust Facts
• Little Red Riding Hood

Answer keys for each practice page are included.

Classroom Implementation

Implementing this resource for Number the Stars by Lois Lowry is a breeze. Use it as your core curriculum for an in-depth exploration of the novel. Alternatively, integrate it into literature circles, guided reading groups, or as a supplementary tool for differentiation. The possibilities are endless!

Engaged Students, Happy Classroom:

Your students will adore the interactive elements of this resource. From digital quizzes to hands-on activities, it keeps them engaged and eager to participate. Watch classroom dynamics improve as students become enthusiastic about reading and learning.

What Teachers are Saying:

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This packet for Number the Stars is so comprehensive. It includes vocabulary, quizzes, grammar, figurative language, and comprehension activities. This bundle has everything to help make the story come alive. I would buy another book packet in a heartbeat from Gay Miller.

– Lisa M.

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– Renee P.

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Excellent layout with comprehension questions, activities, and vocabulary work for every chapter. It also includes an incredible amount of other lesson, worksheets, and other items I could use for a whole class or independent novel study. A very versatile and top notch resource. If possible, I will only be buying my novel studies from Gay Miller from here on out because it made my life so easy. Literally print and go.

- Taylor

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