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Nicholas Spitale - NTS Literature Response Journal - 2419166

Nicholas Spitale - NTS Literature Response Journal - 2419166

Number the Stars

Reflection Journal

By: Nicholas Spitale

Building Background
Knowledge

Learning Target: I can compare and contrast two or more
characters, settings, or events in a story, drawing on specific
details in the text.

Background of this Story:
In some countries around the world the government is

called a dictatorship. In a dictatorship, one person or a small
group of people have complete control of the country. In
many cases the military enforces the control.If a person does
not follow the rules, they may be arrested, threatened,
scared, or tortured. The citizens of that country are not
allowed to talk or act against the dictatorship. A person can
be rewarded if they tell the dictatorship about other people
who are against the government.

Interpretive Question: How does the dictatorship
system of government in the story affect Pedro, his
family, and the citizens it governs?

R Restate the Question (green) In the book, The Composition,
- Read the question or prompt Pedro, his family, and their entire
- Underline keywords community are negatively affected by
- Rewrite the question as a the dictatorship government. One
statement using your own words example from the text is when Don
Daniel was being dragged down the
A Answer the Question (green) street by two men who were “pointing
- Answer the question machine guns at him.” This clearly
*If there is more that one part of shows that the dictatorship is treating
the question, make sure to answer the people in the community poorly.
ALL parts. Pedro’s parents lived in fear that they
would be caught being against the
C Cite Evidence (yellows) dictatorship. They had to turn their
- Use evidence from the text to radio very low so that they wouldn’t be
support your answer. caught listening. Pedro’s mom “cried
-Include both paraphrased silently at the table.” This is further
evidence and direct quotes evidence that the government was
making their people live in fear.
Possible evidence starters: Finally, Pedro himself was negatively
According to the text… affected by the government. He was
For example… put in the position of having to lie on
On page ___ it says… his composition so that his parents
Further support can be found... wouldn't be caught. The dictatorship
In the article/ chapter it states... tried to turn children against their own
parents. Obviously, the dictatorship
E Explain (reds) negatively affected everyone that
- Explain how each piece of text Pedro was close to in his life.
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence
using different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously

Building Background
Knowledge

Underground
Movements

Learning Target: I can explain the relationships or interactions
between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a
historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific
information in the text.

How have underground movements affected events
Hitler came to

throughout history? power he Many
began to underground
Underground promote and movements
Railroad encourage sprang up
persecution of during World
Jews in War II
Germany

Underground
Movements

Many slaves Underground World
were fighting movements are War II
for Slavery to secret
end in the movements
south. carried out by
people who
resist a ruling
government.

Building Background
Knowledge

Learning Target: I can compare and contrast two or more
characters, settings, or events in a story, drawing on specific
details in the text.

Background of this Story:
“For centuries, the Star of David was a symbol of Jewish

pride. But during World War II, Nazis used the Star to
segregate and terrorize the Jewish people. Except in
Denmark. When Nazi soldiers occupied his country, King
Christian X of Denmark committed himself to keeping all
Danes safe from harm. The bravery of the Danes and their
king has inspired many legends. The most enduring is the
legend of the yellow star, which symbolizes the loyalty and
fearless spirit of the king and his people.”

Source: Peachtree Publishers

Interpretive Question: How did King Christian X’s
response to the yellow Star order in the story
affect the citizens of Denmark?

Exemplary Response (created by In the Book, The Yellow Star King
the team): Christian X’s affected the citizens of
Denmark by positively helped the
In the book, The Yellow Star, citations of Denmark by. My first one of
King Christian’s response to the the my answers were that when the
yellow star order affected the people of Denmark picked up a paper
citizens of making them all look and it said “ Effective Immediately all
the same. My first one of my laws must sew onto their clothing a
answers was that when the people Yellow Star which must be visible at all
of Denmark picked up a paper times.” My other piece of evidence from
and it said: “ Effective the text is when” The following morning
Immediately all laws must sew the King of Denmark with courage and
onto their clothing a Yellow Star defiance rode through Copenhagen. He
which must be visible at all times.” was dressed in the finest clothing. As
So he decided to put yellow stars they watched him pass, the subjects of
on every one of Denmark's King Christian understood what they
because some of them were Jews. should do.” This explains they knew
So he said, “if you what to hide a what to do to stay safe from the Natzes
star where do you put it put it with from killing the people so they wore a
all of its sisters”. Because he knew Yellow Star on their coat that is visible
if he was to fight back Denmaks to act like there with the Natzes, so the
would die and if they were to hide Natzes wouldn’t kill the people. This is
Denmaks would die. Clearly, King my answers that why King Christian X’s
Christian wanted to protect the affected Denmark to where the Yellow
jews so, he told the Danes to sew a Star or die not wearing the star by the
yellow star to their clothing so the Natzes.
jews would blend in with the
Danes.

Building Background
Knowledge

World War II and
the Holocaust

Learning Target: I can provide a summary of the text that
includes the main ideas and key details, as well as other
important information.

Summary of the article:
The article “World War II and the Holocaust” Is about

how Adolf Hitler set out to rule the world. He came into power
in 1933 and began to take Germany's army. Starting in 1941,
Jewish people were bad fates. In these camps over ⅔ died.
He joined forces with Japan and Italy. When Japanese
aircrafts bombed US on, December 7, 1941, the United
States entered the war and fought against the Axis powers
until September 2 1945 when the war ended.

Number the
Stars

Interpretive
Question
Responses

Learning Target: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text
says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Chapter 1

How are the characters’ lives
different than ours?

R Restate the Question (green) The character´s lives are different than ours
- Read the question or prompt lives. My first statement why they are different
- Underline keywords than our lives is because in the book,¨ Halte the
- Rewrite the question as a statement soldier ordered in a stern voice. The German
using your own words word was as familiar as is was frightening.
Annemarie had heard it often enough before,
A Answer the Question (green) but it had never been directed at hr until now.¨
- Answer the question Now in my life if i'm walking down the street I
*If there is more that one part of the don't get pulled over by a soldier that yells at
question, make sure to answer ALL me in fact when I walk there are no soldiers.
parts. My final reason from the text is ¨ She is pretty,
like my own little girl, the tall one said in a
C Cite Evidence (yellows) more pleasant voice. Annemarie tried to smile
- Use evidence from the text to politely. Go home all of you go study your
support your answer. school books. And don't run. You look like
-Include both paraphrased evidence hoodlums when you run. The two soldiers
and direct quotes turned away. Quickly Anne Marie reached
down again and grabbed her sister's hand
Possible evidence starters: before Kristi could resist.¨ Now one time I was
According to the text… lost and these soldier told what was I doing I
For example… said I can't find my dad so they told them I was
On page ___ it says… at the front of the building and my dad came
Further support can be found... he didn't yell at me like they did to Ellen,
In the article/ chapter it states... Annemarie, and Kirsti when they got in
trouble. This proves that my life is very
E Explain (reds) different then in the book Number the Stars.
- Explain how each piece of text
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence using
different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously

Learning Target: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text
says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Chapter 2

How does this picture relate to the chapter?

My Thoughts:

This could be related by the person in the middle the king like in the
story of Denmark they said King Christian X so the picture could be
King Christian his wife the queen and that could be the dad in the story.

Learning Target: I can determine a theme of a story from details in the text,
including how characters in a story respond to challenges.

Chapter 3

“Now I think all of Denmark must
be the bodyguard for the Jews as

well.” What does this mean?

R Restate the Question (green) In chapter 3 Number the Stars I
- Read the question or prompt think all of Denmark must be the
- Underline keywords bodyguard for the Jews as well be.¨ This
- Rewrite the question as a means the Dans must protect the jews
statement using your own words for getting there shop closed by the
Nazi now. For example Annemarie
A Answer the Question (green) went to go to the shop for a button to
- Answer the question put on her coat when they got there it
*If there is more that one part of was closed the text states¨ But after
the question, make sure to answer school, when the girls stopped at the
ALL parts. shop, which had been there as long as
Annemarie could remember, they
C Cite Evidence (yellows) found it closed. This is my first pair of
- Use evidence from the text to evidence my next reason why Denmark
support your answer. must be the bodyguard for the Jews as
-Include both paraphrased well. In the text ¨She knows what is
evidence and direct quotes happening. But she doesn't think that it
will affect him. Annemarie thought and
Possible evidence starters: understand. She relaxed Mr Rosen
According to the text… doesn't have a shop. This is my final
For example… piece of evidence to cover for Denmark
On page ___ it says… must be the bodyguard for the Jews as
Further support can be found... well.
In the article/ chapter it states...

E Explain (reds)
- Explain how each piece of text
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence
using different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously

Learning Target: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text
says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Chapter 4

How does this picture relate to the chapter?

My Thoughts:
In the chapter 4 of Number the Stars the picture is dark and
night and in the book it takes place at night.

Learning Target: I can compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or
events in a story, drawing on specific details in the text.

Chapter 5

Compare and contrast the Danish
and Germans. *Choose at least
three attributes to compare.

Danish Attributes Germans
Being

Compared

The germans are There both a religion There religion wants
trying to get rid of
Johansen because that believe in to take over Denmark

he is Danish. different things. and more places...

They just want to live The Germans took
in peace but the the Rosans because
soldiers took they cheeked and the
Johansen and the
room was empty.
Rosans and more...
The Germans are
The soldier is trying taking everybody that
to take Ellen away.
are Danish.

Learning Target: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text
says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Chapter 6

How does this picture relate to the chapter?

My Thoughts:

When Papa talked with Uncle Henrik's he said he would bring a pack of
sacreets so when Henrik brought secrets is what matches the picture.

Learning Target: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text
says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Chapter 7-8

How does war change people?
Why?

R Restate the Question (green) Was change people because war could kill a lot
- Read the question or prompt of people, destroy buildings, and ruined
- Underline keywords people's lives in the chapter 7-8 for Number
- Rewrite the question as a statement the Stars¨ Where Uncle Henrik surrounded by
using your own words bright blue sky and water puller in his nets
filled with sunny silverfish-- suddenly the
A Answer the Question (green) specter of guns and grim-faced soldiers. This
- Answer the question states that the soldiers were coming. My next
*If there is more that one part of the answer is that when¨Annemarie looked around
question, make sure to answer ALL and nodded her head in agreement. The house
parts. and the meadows that surrounded it were so
much a part of her childhood a part of her life,
C Cite Evidence (yellows) that she didn´t often look at them with fresh
- Use evidence from the text to eyes. That was the soldier theses are my
support your answer. reasons why war can be scary when people are
-Include both paraphrased evidence pointing guns people spying and ready to
and direct quotes strike this is why war change people.

Possible evidence starters:
According to the text…
For example…
On page ___ it says…
Further support can be found...
In the article/ chapter it states...

E Explain (reds)
- Explain how each piece of text
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence using
different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously

Learning Target: I can determine a theme of a story, from details in the text,
including how characters in a story respond to challenges.

Chapter 9-10

Compare and contrast Mama and
Annemarie and how they faced the
challenges when the German soldiers

came to the “funeral.”

Mama Attributes Annemarie
Being

Compared

Was worried about They were both afraid Anne Marie was
Annemarie getting of getting caught. scared about the

caught. soldiers.

Mama didnt know What were they going Was scared that a

why the soldiers went to do to the kasket. soldier came to her

to the funeral. sisters casket.

Mama was worried Did the soldier care Were they spying on
that maybe the about Annemarie us at the funeral.
soldier would kill sister.
Annemarie.

Learning Target: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text
says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Chapter 11

When is telling the truth
important? When is not telling

the truth important?

R Restate the Question (green) When is telling the truth important and
- Read the question or prompt when is not telling the truth important.
- Underline keywords Telling the truth is important when
- Rewrite the question as a statement others are depending on you being
using your own words honest. An example is when Peter
explains to Mr. Rosan that he must get
A Answer the Question (green) the package to Uncle Henrik. ¨I must get
- Answer the question this to Henrik. But I might not see him.
*If there is more that one part of the I'm going to take the others only to the
question, make sure to answer ALL harbor.¨ Sometimes not telling the truth
parts. is important if you think there is a good
reason. Such as when baby Rachel's
C Cite Evidence (yellows) parents lied to Peter and said ¨She always
- Use evidence from the text to sleeps all night.¨ because they were
support your answer. worried that Peter could hurt her giving
-Include both paraphrased evidence her drops to be quiet.
and direct quotes

Possible evidence starters:
According to the text…
For example…
On page ___ it says…
Further support can be found...
In the article/ chapter it states...

E Explain (reds)
- Explain how each piece of text
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence using
different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously

Learning Target: I can determine a theme of a story, from details in the text,
including how characters in a story respond to challenges.

Chapter 12-13

How does this text relate to Number the stars and
particularly Annemarie in chapter 13?

My Thought
The man with the Red Bandanna and Annemarie were both
selfless by putting themselves in danger to help others. The
man in the Red Bandanna put his life at risk to save many

peoples lives in the world trade center during 9-11-1.
Annamarie is taking a note through the woods at night and if
she gets caught by a German soldier she could be killed or

captured.

Learning Target: I can quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text
says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

Chapter 14-15

What is the author’s purpose of including the
story of Little Red Riding Hood during
Annemarie’s run through the forest?

R Restate the Question (green) The author's purpose of including the story of
- Read the question or prompt Little Red Riding Hood is because each story is
- Underline keywords so similar. Both Little Red Riding Hood and
- Rewrite the question as a statement Annemarie were given a dangerous task by
using your own words their mothers to help a loved one. Both girls
were given a basket to deliver. ¨ Annemarie
A Answer the Question (green) goes into the house and gets the small basket
- Answer the question on the table. Quickly, quickly.¨ Both girls were
*If there is more that one part of the warned of dangers in the woods. ¨Annemarie
question, make sure to answer ALL you understood how dangerous this is. If any
parts. soldiers see you, if they stop you, you must
pretend to be nothing more than a little girl.¨
C Cite Evidence (yellows) In the end, both girls completed their
- Use evidence from the text to dangerous tasks by outsmarting their enemies
support your answer. and helping loved ones.
-Include both paraphrased evidence
and direct quotes

Possible evidence starters:
According to the text…
For example…
On page ___ it says…
Further support can be found...
In the article/ chapter it states...

E Explain (reds)
- Explain how each piece of text
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence using
different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously

Chapter 16-17 and
Afterword

Why does the author include the “Afterword?” Why
is it important to read the afterword, especially in

historical fiction books?

R Restate the Question (green) It is important to read the Afterword
- Read the question or prompt especially in Historical Fiction Books. In this
- Underline keywords book it was important to read the Afterword
- Rewrite the question as a statement because it told us how the war ended 2 years
using your own words later and how Peter and Lisa were really killed.
Peter was shot by a gun and they told us Lisa
A Answer the Question (green) was in the resistance and a German soldier ran
- Answer the question her over with a car. That's why you should
*If there is more that one part of the always read the Afterword especially in
question, make sure to answer ALL Historical Fiction Books because we would
parts. have never found out any of that. This is my
reason why you should always read the
C Cite Evidence (yellows) Afterword especially in Historical Fiction
- Use evidence from the text to Books.
support your answer.
-Include both paraphrased evidence
and direct quotes

Possible evidence starters:
According to the text…
For example…
On page ___ it says…
Further support can be found...
In the article/ chapter it states...

E Explain (reds)
- Explain how each piece of text
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence using
different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously

Learning Target: I can analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the
meaning, tone, or beauty of a text.

Miracle at Midnight

Do you think the book or the movie is better? Why?

R Restate the Question (green) I think that the book was better. The reason I
- Read the question or prompt thought the book was better is. I could
- Underline keywords understand it quicker than the movie and we
- Rewrite the question as a statement read the book first. So in the movie the scenes
using your own words were different and characters were different
this is why. In the part when they went in the
A Answer the Question (green) shop the owner didn't commit suicide. I the
- Answer the question movie the owner hung himself. One other part
*If there is more that one part of the was when they had so many shipes and so
question, make sure to answer ALL many people to help In the book they only had
parts. to help the Rosans that part was different. I
think that the book was better than the movie.
Cite Evidence (yellows)
C - Use evidence from the text to
support your answer.
-Include both paraphrased evidence
and direct quotes

Possible evidence starters:
According to the text…
For example…
On page ___ it says…
Further support can be found...
In the article/ chapter it states...

E Explain (reds)
- Explain how each piece of text
evidence supports your answer.

Possible explain starters:
This clearly shows that…
This means that…
This further supports the idea that…

S Sum it Up (green)
- Conclude your answer
- Link back to the topic sentence using
different words

Possible summary starters:
Clearly Definitely Certainly
To sum up In fact Obviously


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