A is one whose personality does not change throughout the events in the story's static character plot. For example, the evil stepmother in the fairytale, is manipulative and cruel at Cinderella, the beginning of the story, and continues to be an evil character the close of the story. As we read you want to be aware of the characters and be noticing how the Number the Stars, events in their lives change or do not change them as people. Journal/Discussion: Use a characterization chart to keep track of the characters traits throughout the book. Occasionally reference it to notice any changes. (You may even want to assign one group the job of being the character detectives. They will remind the class to look for this as they notice it happening in this or other books.) See Appendix Chapter 2 Mini Lesson for handout Activities to Extend Comprehension and Relate Literature to Life King for a Day In pairs, have one student play the role of the King of Denmark and one students play the role of the King of Norway. Ask students to role play a scene where the two kings meet to discuss their reasons for making their respective decisions about fighting Germany. The Royal Parade As a critical viewing activity, have students look at pictures of King Christian X and make observations his character based on the photos. You may want to present students with pictures of other royalty or political figures, contemporary or historical, and have them complete the same task. Discuss with students the importance of loyalty to the crown in some countries such as Denmark or England. Also discuss the differences between a king or queen and an elected official like a president. Have students compare their analysis of King Christian X from the photos with what they learn about him from the text. {Resources} Chapter 3: Where is Mrs. Hirsch? Summary Pages 18-26: Mrs. Johansen sends Annemarie to Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop to replace a button on Kirsti’s winter coat. Annemarie returns and informs her mother that the shop is closed and that a swastika and a sign written in German are hanging on the door. This news deeply worries Mrs. Johansen, who quickly goes to talk to Mrs. Rosen. That night, Peter pays a visit to the Johansen household and informs them that many Jewish-owned stores have been ordered closed.
A static character is one whose personality does not change throughout the events in the story's plot. For example, the evil stepmother in the fairytale, Cinderella, is manipulative and cruel at the beginning of the story, and continues to be an evil character the close of the story. As we read Number the Stars, you want to be aware of the characters and be noticing how the events in their lives change or do not change them as people. Journal/Discussion: Use a characterization chart to keep track of the characters traits throughout the book. Occasionally reference it to notice any changes. (You may even want to assign one group the job of being the character detectives. They will remind the class to look for this as they notice it happening in this or other books.) See Appendix Chapter 2 Mini Lesson for handout Activities to Extend Comprehension and Relate Literature to Life King for a Day In pairs, have one student play the role of the King of Denmark and one students play the role of the King of Norway. Ask students to role play a scene where the two kings meet to discuss their reasons for making their respective decisions about fighting Germany. The Royal Parade As a critical viewing activity, have students look at pictures of King Christian X and make observations his character based on the photos. You may want to present students with pictures of other royalty or political figures, contemporary or historical, and have them complete the same task. Discuss with students the importance of loyalty to the crown in some countries such as Denmark or England. Also discuss the differences between a king or queen and an elected official like a president. Have students compare their analysis of King Christian X from the photos with what they learn about him from the text. {Resources} Chapter 3: Where is Mrs. Hirsch? Summary Pages 18-26: Mrs. Johansen sends Annemarie to Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop to replace a button on Kirsti’s winter coat. Annemarie returns and informs her mother that the shop is closed and that a swastika and a sign written in German are hanging on the door. This news deeply worries Mrs. Johansen, who quickly goes to talk to Mrs. Rosen. That night, Peter pays a visit to the Johansen household and informs them that many Jewish-owned stores have been ordered closed.
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