Number the Stars, chapters 4-6

Warm-up: ethics

In the section that we will read this week, Annemarie is faced with an ethical dilemma. Ethics are a set of values or principles by which people live. They help to define good and bad behavior.
One one hand, lying is not ethical. Though, on the other hand, are there any situations when lying can be justified (is ok)? Explain your answer! 

Now, what kind of ethical dilemma is Annemarie facing? We will read and find out. But first, some background information about a Jewish holiday: 

Rosh Hashana

Rosh Hashana is the Jewish New Year. It occurs on the first day of the seventh month of the Jewish calendar, which is based on lunar months. The seventh month of the moon calendar usually falls in September. Rosh Hashana, which means “Head of the Year” in Hebrew, is one of the holiest days of the Jewish year. It commemorates the creation of the world and is a time for quietly reflecting on one’s actions during the previous year and for repenting of one’s sins. On Rosh Hashana, an ancient musical instrument called a shofar is played. The shofar is a ram’s horn. When it is blown, it creates a high-pitched blast. The notes of the shofar call Jews to experience a spiritual reawakening. 



Chapter 4 vocabulary preview: 
https://quizlet.com/120053620/number-the-stars-chapter-4-vocabulary-flash-cards/ 

Chapters 5 and 6 vocabulary preview: 
https://quizlet.com/194357291/number-the-stars-vocabulary-chapters-5-and-6-flash-cards/

Paparazzi and celebrities

Work with words here (for about 15 minutes): https://www.ovningsmastaren.se/ovningsmastaren/index.php/exercise/glosmastaren/3879

Read/listen to the text on pages 34-35 in What´s up? (Textbook).

Answer theese questions in your notebook:

• Where does the term "paparazzi" come from?
• What tactics do the paparazzi use to get good shots of the stars?
• How do the stars fight back?
• What caused the death of Princess Diana?
• What kind of photos is best paid?

Discuss following questions:

• Why do you think people like to read about celebritites?
• If you ere a celebrity, what would be positive and what would be negative in your contacts with the media?

Write the missing words in the gaps: https://www.ovningsmastaren.se/ovningsmastaren/index.php/exercise/skrivtext/5339

Number the Stars, Chapters 1-3

Opening question: 

Would you ever be willing to risk your life for another person? Under what circumstances might you take this risk?

While few people will ever be called to risk their lives for a friend or neighbor, many of us run into situations that require courage (need us to be brave) to stand up for someone else. Try to remember a situation like that in your own life and describe in your notebook what happened.

• Read chapters 1-3 in Number the Stars to find out how and why the members of the Johansen family take a risk for friends

But first, some background information 

Did You Know?

Throughout their long history, followers of the Jewish faith have faced prejudice and persecution. The Romans banned Jews from the holy city of Jerusalem during the days of the Roman Empire. A thousand years later, Crusaders massacred German Jews. In 1492 the Jewish population was driven from Spain.
By the end of the nineteenth century, most of the world’s Jews lived in Russia and Poland. A big number also lived in Germany, and about one million had emigrated to the United States.
In the late 1870s, some people began to think of Jews as belonging to a different “race,” and some writers and politicians of the time began to criticize Jews for their religious beliefs. Adolf Hitler’s ideas about German “racial purity” were an extension of myths about race. He used these myths to create hatred toward the Jews.

Vocabulary preview for chapters 1-3: 

https://quizlet.com/139475139/number-the-stars-chapter-1-flash-cards/ 
https://quizlet.com/93977930/number-the-stars-chapter-2-and-3-flash-cards/ 

Dear Student of Year 9...

1) Read 

A letter came to you from someone named Claire:

Dear Student of Year 9,

I am in a tricky situation and really need your advice. I heard that you have learned lots of things about love during the last weeks so could you please help me and tell me what I should do?

I had been together with this guy named Jim for more than four months and when we split up he quickly got into a new relationship with Anne, one of my best friends. Anne and Jim had a short but intense relationship and during that time I wasn’t seeing Anne at all. This was partly because I was very disappointed with what Anne had done and partly because I was still sore about losing Jim.

One day Jim called me and asked me out. I couldn’t believe my ears but I still agreed to meet him. I had promised myself never to meet him again but I thought that it could be nice to at least be friends. After all, Jim was good company and we used to have a lot of fun together.

Even if I didn’t consider meeting with Jim to be a regular date, I spent hours putting on my best make-up, fixing my hair and trying on every sweater in my wardrobe.

When we met at the restaurant I noticed that Jim hadn’t bothered to change his clothes after training. He was wearing a sloppy sweater and his hair is all tousled. I was somewhat disappointed but also a bit relieved as this clearly indicated that he had no intentions other than seeing me for a friendly chat. This evening we had the best time ever. In fact, we got on far better than we did while in a relationship. Jim made jokes about Anne and I felt so much more relaxed with him than I did while we were a couple. I felt good about being with Jim as if we were just two good old friends. After all that happened between us this was almost too good to be true!

But suddenly our conversation stopped. Jim gazed deeply into my eyes and all of a sudden I felt very confused. I managed to get out of the situation by calling the waiter and asking for the bill. Jim let me pay for the pizzas, something that he would never have done while we were together.

Before parting, Jim asked me if I would like to go fishing with him… I said that I would have to think about it, but now I have no idea what to tell him! What should I answer?

Kind regards,

Claire, 16, Brisbane

2) Plan

Your task

You are going to write a reply to Claire’s letter. She is counting on you and you need to give her your best piece of advice on what she should do in this situation.

Some questions that might help you along the way are:

· Is Jim asking Claire for a date or does he want them to be friends?
· What could Claire say to Jim to explain the way she feels?
· What signs are there that Jim wants to be friends?
· What signs are there that Jim is still in love with her?
· Should they stop seeing each other? Why/Why not?

During today’s lesson, you are going to answer these questions, make a mind map and plan your writing. Think about what you are going to tell Claire and make a plan for it.

3) Talk 

Then, you are going to discuss your piece of advice with a partner in class. 

4) Writing 
On Thursday you will be writing your letters on Exam.net. Bring a charged chromebook, your notes and a good mood :) 

Hi Claire! My name is .... I got your letter and I heard you needed some advice... 

Matilda: Written Assignment

After we have finished watching the movie Matilda, you are going to write a text about it. I will present the different choices before you start watching so that you have plenty of time to think. 
You can pick whichever topic you would like and you need to write between 250  and 500 words.

• A Description of Matilda 
  Imagine you are friends with Matilda and you want to describe her to your parents. Write an introduction that tells your family who this girl is and what she is like.
  
  Dear Mum and Dad,
  I am going to tell you about a girl named Matilda...

• A Complaint Letter from one of Mr. Wormwood's Clients 
  Write a complaint letter from the point of view of one of Mr. Wormwood's clients. In the letter, write about the things he does at work and also about his personality and character (what he is like).
  
  To whom it may concern,
  My name is .... and last week I bought a ... from Wormwood's Motors. ... However, I must, unfortunately, say that I am not happy with the service I was given.

• A Recommendation Letter for Miss Honey 
  Pretend that you are helping Miss Honey to get a job in a different school. Write a recommendation that explains what she is like, what makes her special and what kind of person or teacher she is.
  
  To whom it may concern,
  My name is ... and I am going to write a recommendation letter about Jennifer Honey.

• Miss Trunchbull's Statement 
  Imagine that you are Miss Trunchbull. Write a statement from your own point of view where you explain why you do the terrible things you do in school.
  
  Dear Diary,
  I try so hard to be kind but I just can't seem to manage to be... kind. 

Mind your spelling and grammar! Be prepared to write a second draft and improve your text. 

What is being assessed? 

Formulera sig i skrift	I skriftliga framställningar i olika genrer kan eleven formulera sig enkelt, begripligt och relativt sammanhängande.	I skriftliga framställningar i olika genrer kan eleven formulera sig relativt varierat, relativt tydligt och relativt sammanhängande. Eleven formulerar sig även med visst flyt och i någon mån anpassat till syfte, mottagare och situation.	I skriftliga framställningar i olika genrer kan eleven formulera sig relativt varierat, tydligt och sammanhängande. Eleven formulerar sig även med flyt och viss anpassning till syfte, mottagare och situation.
Bearbeta och förbättra	För att förtydliga och variera sin kommunikation kan eleven bearbeta och göra enkla förbättringar av egna framställningar.	För att förtydliga och variera sin kommunikation kan eleven bearbeta, och göra välgrundade förbättringar av, egna framställningar.	För att förtydliga och variera sin kommunikation kan eleven bearbeta och göra välgrundade förbättringar av egna framställningar.

Checklist: Does your text have... 

Linking words to connect your ideas:

Addition:
And, furthermore, what is more, in addition, also, as well as

Reason:
For this reason, because of, the main reason why, since, therefore

Order:
First, firstly, in the first place, to begin with, second, after that, 

Example:
For example, for instance, such as

Summary:
Finally, in conclusion, to sum up, to conclude

Any spelling mistakes? 

Avoid making these mistakes: 

There: där, their: deras, they’re = they are: de är 

Much: mycket, many: många 

How: hur, Who: vem 

No: nej, Know: veta 

Want to: vill, will: ska

Where: var (plats), were: var 

Mind the spelling of these words: with, because, of course, beautiful, couldn’t, wouldn’t 

Any grammar mistakes? 

Det finns: There is (1) There are (2->)

Det fanns: There was (1) There were ( 2->) 

-s on verbs in the present tense when you talk about he/she or one thing

I go to school. 

My sister goes to school.