Have students think about their most important characteristics and create a symbol to represent it. In the story, Number the Stars, there are symbols which represent different people - the Star of David, the swastika.Have students make a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting it with Number the Stars. Read the story Little Red Riding Hood.Have the students create a sign or a poster (using a recipe format of ingredients, procedure, servings) of their "Recipe for Peace". Introduce this by asking the whole class, "What does it take to make peace?" You can aid their brainstorming by giving a few examples (kindness, understanding, laughter). Have the students create a "Recipe for Peace".Have the students color and label a map of Europe locating Denmark, Copenhagen, Germany, and Sweden. Look at our collection of ideas and resources to enhance this important book. Two young girls are the focus - each having poignant tales to tell. The factually-based story is set in Denmark during World War II and tells of that country's efforts to save their Jewish citizens. This moving, well-written book, helps children to see the effects of courage and caring. Number the Stars, by Lois Lowry, won the Newbery Award in 1990.
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