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Number the Stars is a realistic historical fiction that portrays a young Danish girl, Annemarie, during the Nazi occupation. Annemarie’s best friend Ellen and her family are Jewish, and as such, are being hunted by the Nazis. Engage students with premade activities and storyboards with Storyboard That.
Number the Stars - SWBST / Somebody Wanted But So Then
Storyboard Text
Who's the main character?
SOMEBODY
I'm Annemarie. I live in Denmark. Normally, it's a wonderful place, but now that the Nazis are here, it's scary. I hope the Danish Resistance beats them!
What did the character want?
WANTED
What was the problem?
BUT
Halt!
What are you doing here?
My Uncle Henrik forgot his lunch, so I am taking it to him. He's a fisherman.
How did they try to solve the problem?
SO
Okay, it's time to get you into the boat and out of sight!
What was the resolution to the problem?
THEN
Welcome to Sweden
Annemarie Johansen
To keep Ellen and her family safe
Nazi soldiers confront people all the time to see if they are Jewish.
Sneaking Ellen and her family out of Denmark on Annemarie's uncle's boat.
You are right Henrik. Thank you for saving us!
The Nazis don't capture Ellen's family, and they make it safely to Sweden.