Homework for February 8-12

Some classes did not receive the Home Reading Log last week. They will receive the reading log this week and will be responsible only for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on the log.

Monday: Create a Graphic Organizer to prepare for the unit test on Thursday. More information follows below:

Number the Stars Test Preparation [test is on Thursday, February 11]

1. There will be about 10 multiple choice questions on the test and may include questions about

events in the novel

characters and character traits

conflicts (external and internal) in the novel

themes in the novel

symbols

the book’s genre (historical fiction)

2. You will NOT have to write an essay on the test. You WILL need to complete a graphic organizer for the prompt below.

Study the two themes below.

Courage means doing the right thing even though you’re scared to.

Young people can change the world.

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Test Preparation [test is on Thursday, February 11]

1. There will be about 10 multiple choice questions on the test and may include questions about

events in the novel

characters and character traits

conflicts (external and internal) in the novel

themes in the novel

symbols

the book’s genres (historical fiction and fable)

2. You will NOT have to write an essay on the test. You WILL need to complete a graphic organizer for the prompt below.

Study the two themes below.

Fences may divide us, but love and friendship unite us.

Good people will do the right thing even during evil times.

Write an essay in which you tell which theme better fits the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Use details from the story to support your answer.

In your answer, be sure to

· choose one of the two lessons

· explain why this lesson is appropriate to the story

· use details from the story to support your answer

Tuesday and Wednesday: Field trips!

Thursday: Test on Number the Stars or Boy in the Striped Pajamas. Home Reading Logs are due.