NumbertheStarsLanguageArtsPack

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Number the Stars
This Pack Includes:
Language
Arts
Pack
*3 Word Lists – Use as vocab.
or weekly spelling words.
List 1 – prefixes/suffixes
List 2 – various story words
List 3 – proper nouns from the story
By Laura Bergman
*6 pages of homophones
practice (they’re their there
it’s its you’re your)
*Tests for Word Lists 1 and 2 -- Assess comprehension and
spelling skills for the Word List words. These tests also contain
prefix & suffix and synonym & antonym activities.
Number the Stars Words List 1
Number the Stars Words List 1
Number the Stars Words List 1
amazement
amazement
amazement
painful
painful
painful
irregular
irregular
irregular
unusual
unusual
unusual
sadness
sadness
sadness
relocate
relocate
relocate
uncomfortable
uncomfortable
uncomfortable
relit
relit
relit
unknown
unknown
unknown
dimness
dimness
dimness
invisible
invisible
invisible
colorless
colorless
colorless
mismatched
mismatched
mismatched
unfamiliar
unfamiliar
unfamiliar
disappearing
disappearing
disappearing
colorful
colorful
colorful
untidy
untidy
untidy
rebuilding
rebuilding
rebuilding
motionless
motionless
motionless
unoccupied
unoccupied
unoccupied
Number the Stars Words List 1
Number the Stars Words List 1
Number the Stars Words List 1
amazement
amazement
amazement
painful
painful
painful
irregular
irregular
irregular
unusual
unusual
unusual
sadness
sadness
sadness
relocate
relocate
relocate
uncomfortable
uncomfortable
uncomfortable
relit
relit
relit
unknown
unknown
unknown
dimness
dimness
dimness
invisible
invisible
invisible
colorless
colorless
colorless
mismatched
mismatched
mismatched
unfamiliar
unfamiliar
unfamiliar
disappearing
disappearing
disappearing
colorful
colorful
colorful
untidy
untidy
untidy
rebuilding
rebuilding
rebuilding
motionless
motionless
motionless
unoccupied
unoccupied
unoccupied
Name ____________________________________ # _______ Date _____________
Number the Stars
Test List 1
Directions: Write the meaning of each word and its prefix or suffix on the line. An example has
been done for you.
1.
Example: colorful = ______full of color_________
painful = __________________________________________
2. unknown = _________________________________________
3. invisible = _________________________________________
4. untidy = ___________________________________________
5. motionless = ________________________________________
6. irregular = _________________________________________
7. disappearing = _______________________________________
8. rebuilding = _________________________________________
Directions: Write either a synonym or antonym of the vocabulary word below.
9. an antonym of unoccupied ________________________________
10. an antonym of colorful __________________________________
11. a synonym of unfamiliar _________________________________
12. an antonym of sadness ___________________________________
Directions: Write a sentence using each of the words below. For full credit, please use correct
capitalization, spelling, and punctuation. You may use the back of the page for more space.
13. amazement:____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
14. unusual: _______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
15. relocate: ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
16. relit: _________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
17. dimness: ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
18. mismatched: ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
19. colorless: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
20. uncomfortable: _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Answer Key
Name ____________________________________
# _______ Date _____________
Number the Stars
Test List 1
Directions: Write the meaning of each word and its prefix or suffix on the line. An example has
been done for you.
1.
Example: colorful = ______full of color_________
Full of pain
painful = __________________________________________
Not known
2. unknown = _________________________________________
Not visible
3. invisible = _________________________________________
Not tidy
4. untidy = ___________________________________________
Without motion
5. motionless = ________________________________________
Not regular
6. irregular = _________________________________________
not appearing
7. disappearing = _______________________________________
8. rebuilding = _________________________________________
Building again
Directions: Write either a synonym or antonym of the vocabulary word below.
Occupied, busy
Answers
Dull,
colorless,
without
color
an antonym of colorful __________________________________ may vary. 
Not familiar, strange, unique
a synonym of unfamiliar _________________________________
Happiness, joy, cheerfulness
an antonym of sadness ___________________________________
9. an antonym of unoccupied ________________________________
10.
11.
12.
Directions: Write a sentence using each of the words below. For full credit, please use correct
capitalization, spelling, and punctuation. You may use the back of the page for more space.
13. amazement:____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
14. unusual: _______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
15. relocate: ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
16. relit: _________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
17. dimness: ______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
18. mismatched: ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
19. colorless: _____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
20. uncomfortable: _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
Number the Stars Words List 2
Number the Stars Words List 2
Number the Stars Words List 2
dramatic
dramatic
dramatic
nervously
nervously
nervously
ration
ration
ration
daughter
daughter
daughter
soldier
soldier
soldier
leather
leather
leather
accent
accent
accent
electricity
electricity
electricity
defeated
defeated
defeated
resist
resist
resist
ordinary
ordinary
ordinary
courage
courage
courage
curfew
curfew
curfew
dangerous
dangerous
dangerous
coffee
coffee
coffee
bravery
bravery
bravery
phrase
phrase
phrase
accident
accident
accident
illegal
illegal
illegal
Number the Stars Words List 2
Number the Stars Words List 2
Number the Stars Words List 2
threaten
threaten
threaten
dramatic
dramatic
dramatic
nervously
nervously
nervously
ration
ration
ration
daughter
daughter
daughter
soldier
soldier
soldier
leather
leather
leather
accent
accent
accent
electricity
electricity
electricity
defeated
defeated
defeated
resist
resist
resist
ordinary
ordinary
ordinary
courage
courage
courage
curfew
curfew
curfew
dangerous
dangerous
dangerous
coffee
coffee
coffee
bravery
bravery
bravery
phrase
phrase
phrase
accident
accident
accident
illegal
illegal
illegal
threaten
threaten
threaten
Name ____________________________________ # _______ Date _____________
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Test List 2
Directions: Write the meaning of each word and its prefix or suffix on the line. An example has
been done for you.
1.
Example: colorful = ______full of color_________
nervously = __________________________________________
2. illegal = _________________________________________
Directions: Write either a synonym or antonym of the vocabulary word below.
3. an antonym of daughter ________________________________
4. an antonym of accident __________________________________
5. a synonym of bravery _________________________________
6. an antonym of dangerous ___________________________________
Directions: Use each set of words to write a sentence about Number the Stars. Please use
correct capitalization, spelling, and punctuation!
7. ration, electricity, leather ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
8. ordinary, courage, resist _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
9. soldier, accent, phrase, threaten ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
10. coffee, curfew _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Answer Key
Name ____________________________________ # _______ Date _____________
Number the Stars
Test List 2
Directions: Write the meaning of each word and its prefix or suffix on the line. An example has
been done for you.
1.
Example: colorful = ______full of color_________
In a way that is nervous
nervously = __________________________________________
not legal
2. illegal = _________________________________________
Directions: Write either a synonym or antonym of the vocabulary word below.
Son
On purpose, deliberate
an antonym of accident __________________________________
Heroism
a synonym of bravery _________________________________
Safe
an antonym of dangerous ___________________________________
3. an antonym of daughter ________________________________
4.
5.
6.
Directions: Use each set of words to write a sentence about Number the Stars. Please use
correct capitalization, spelling, and punctuation!
Answers may vary. 
7. ration, electricity, leather ________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
8. ordinary, courage, resist _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
9. soldier, accent, phrase, threaten ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
10. coffee, curfew _________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Number the Stars Words List 3
Number the Stars Words List 3
Number the Stars Words List 3
Annemarie
Annemarie
Annemarie
Ellen
Ellen
Ellen
Lise
Lise
Lise
Johansen
Johansen
Johansen
Rosen
Rosen
Rosen
German
German
German
Kirsti
Kirsti
Kirsti
Samuel
Samuel
Samuel
Hirsch
Hirsch
Hirsch
Birte
Birte
Birte
Tivoli
Tivoli
Tivoli
Christian
Christian
Christian
Peter
Peter
Peter
Resistance
Resistance
Resistance
Denmark
Denmark
Denmark
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Jewish
Jewish
Jewish
Henrik
Henrik
Henrik
Thor
Thor
Thor
Amalienborg
Amalienborg
Amalienborg
Number the Stars Words List 3
Number the Stars Words List 3
Number the Stars Words List 3
Annemarie
Annemarie
Annemarie
Ellen
Ellen
Ellen
Lise
Lise
Lise
Johansen
Johansen
Johansen
Rosen
Rosen
Rosen
German
German
German
Kirsti
Kirsti
Kirsti
Samuel
Samuel
Samuel
Hirsch
Hirsch
Hirsch
Birte
Birte
Birte
Tivoli
Tivoli
Tivoli
Christian
Christian
Christian
Peter
Peter
Peter
Resistance
Resistance
Resistance
Denmark
Denmark
Denmark
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Jewish
Jewish
Jewish
Henrik
Henrik
Henrik
Thor
Thor
Thor
Amalienborg
Amalienborg
Amalienborg
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part I)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Kirsti had gotten __________________________ first.
________________ had been no real coffee since the beginning of the Nazi occupation.
….who stood with _________________ guns on the corner as well.
Sweden was blue on the map, and she had seen Sweden, even though she had never been
_____________.
But ______________________ uneasy looks didn’t change.
____________________ having coffee together.
Mama, is __________________ anything to eat?
And _______________ such a huge enemy.
_____________________ are German soldiers on every corner.
The life of Resistance fighters is dangerous because _________________ being secretive.
When will _______________________ be cupcakes again?
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part I)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Kirsti had gotten __________________________ first.
____________________ had been no real coffee since the beginning of the Nazi occupation.
….who stood with _________________ guns on the corner as well.
Sweden was blue on the map, and she had seen Sweden, even though she had never been
_____________.
But ______________________ uneasy looks didn’t change.
____________________ having coffee together.
Mama, is __________________ anything to eat?
And _______________ such a huge enemy.
_____________________ are German soldiers on every corner.
The life of Resistance fighters is dangerous because _________________ being secretive.
When will _______________________ be cupcakes again?
Answer Key
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part I)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
there
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Kirsti
had gotten __________________________ first.
There
________________ had been no real coffee since the beginning of the Nazi occupation.
their
….who stood with _________________ guns on the corner as well.
Sweden was blue on the map, and she had seen Sweden, even though she had never been
There
_____________.
their
But ______________________
uneasy looks didn’t change.
They’re
____________________
having coffee together.
there
Mama, is __________________
anything to eat?
they’re
And _______________ such a huge enemy.
There
_____________________
are German soldiers on every corner.
they’re being secretive.
The life of Resistance fighters is dangerous because _________________
there
When will _______________________
be cupcakes again?
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part I)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Kirsti had gotten __________________________ first.
____________________ had been no real coffee since the beginning of the Nazi occupation.
….who stood with _________________ guns on the corner as well.
Sweden was blue on the map, and she had seen Sweden, even though she had never been
_____________.
But ______________________ uneasy looks didn’t change.
____________________ having coffee together.
Mama, is __________________ anything to eat?
And _______________ such a huge enemy.
_____________________ are German soldiers on every corner.
The life of Resistance fighters is dangerous because _________________ being secretive.
When will _______________________ be cupcakes again?
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part II)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Like the other families in __________________ building, the Johansens had opened….
________________ was no fuel now for the homes and apartments in Copenhagen.
Kirsti never was out of ___________________________ sight.
______________ were no pink-frosted cupcakes; ________________ hadn’t been for months.
Mama and Papa smiled and raised ___________________ glasses.
Her parents nodded, _________________ faces serious and drawn.
_____________________ playing paper dolls.
It is ______________________ way of tormenting.
Oh, _____________________ were the soldiers; that was true.
______________________ wondering why Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop is closed.
They would be comfortable until ____________________ shop was allowed to open again.
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part II)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Like the other families in __________________ building, the Johansens had opened….
________________ was no fuel now for the homes and apartments in Copenhagen.
Kirsti never was out of ___________________________ sight.
______________ were no pink-frosted cupcakes; ________________ hadn’t been for months.
Mama and Papa smiled and raised ___________________ glasses.
Her parents nodded, _________________ faces serious and drawn.
_____________________ playing paper dolls.
It is ______________________ way of tormenting.
Oh, _____________________ were the soldiers; that was true.
______________________ wondering why Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop is closed.
They would be comfortable until ____________________ shop was allowed to open again.
Answer Key
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part II)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
their
Like the other families in __________________ building, the Johansens had opened….
There
________________ was no fuel now for the homes and apartments in Copenhagen.
their
Kirsti never was out of ___________________________
sight.
There
there
______________ were no pink-frosted cupcakes; ________________ hadn’t been for months.
their
Mama and Papa smiled and raised ___________________
glasses.
their
Her parents nodded, _________________ faces serious and drawn.
They’re
_____________________
playing paper dolls.
It is ______________________
way of tormenting.
their
Oh, _____________________
were the soldiers; that was true.
there
______________________
wondering why Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop is closed.
They’re
They would be comfortable until ____________________
shop was allowed to open again.
their
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part II)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Like the other families in __________________ building, the Johansens had opened….
________________ was no fuel now for the homes and apartments in Copenhagen.
Kirsti never was out of ___________________________ sight.
______________ were no pink-frosted cupcakes; ________________ hadn’t been for months.
Mama and Papa smiled and raised ___________________ glasses.
Her parents nodded, _________________ faces serious and drawn.
_____________________ playing paper dolls.
It is ______________________ way of tormenting.
Oh, _____________________ were the soldiers; that was true.
______________________ wondering why Mrs. Hirsch’s button shop is closed.
They would be comfortable until ____________________ shop was allowed to open again.
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part III)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Annemarie saw the Rosens walking to the synagogue early in ______________ best clothes.
“But ____________________ must be a queen, too,” Kirsti said.
“ _______________________ plans have changed,” Mama said briskly.
______________ going to have a celebration at home.
Kirsti swung her feet in ____________________ newly blackened and shiny shoes.
Ellen doesn’t know if _______________________ safe.
“Of course not. ________________________ always threatening stuff.”
______________________ was a telephone call, that ________________ had been an accident.
“Lots of Lise’s things are in ________________________.”
“I assume ______________________ at home, sleeping.”
We are wondering if they might be visiting ___________________ good friends the Johansens.
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part III)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Annemarie saw the Rosens walking to the synagogue early in ______________ best clothes.
“But ____________________ must be a queen, too,” Kirsti said.
“ _______________________ plans have changed,” Mama said briskly.
______________ going to have a celebration at home.
Kirsti swung her feet in ____________________ newly blackened and shiny shoes.
Ellen doesn’t know if _______________________ safe.
“Of course not. ________________________ always threatening stuff.”
______________________ was a telephone call, that ________________ had been an accident.
“Lots of Lise’s things are in ________________________.”
“I assume ______________________ at home, sleeping.”
We are wondering if they might be visiting ___________________ good friends the Johansens.
Answer Key
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part III)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
their
Annemarie saw the Rosens walking to the synagogue early in ______________ best clothes.
there
“But ____________________
must be a queen, too,” Kirsti said.
Their
“ _______________________ plans have changed,” Mama said briskly.
They’re
______________
going to have a celebration at home.
their
Kirsti swung her feet in ____________________
newly blackened and shiny shoes.
Ellen doesn’t know if _______________________
safe.
they’re
“Of course not. ________________________
always
threatening stuff.”
They’re
______________________
was a telephone call, that ________________
had been an accident.
There
there
“Lots of Lise’s things are in ________________________.”
there
“I assume ______________________
at home, sleeping.”
they’re
We are wondering if they might be visiting ___________________
good friends the Johansens.
their
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part III)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Annemarie saw the Rosens walking to the synagogue early in ______________ best clothes.
“But ____________________ must be a queen, too,” Kirsti said.
“ _______________________ plans have changed,” Mama said briskly.
______________ going to have a celebration at home.
Kirsti swung her feet in ____________________ newly blackened and shiny shoes.
Ellen doesn’t know if _______________________ safe.
“Of course not. ________________________ always threatening stuff.”
______________________ was a telephone call, that ________________ had been an accident.
“Lots of Lise’s things are in ________________________.”
“I assume ______________________ at home, sleeping.”
We are wondering if they might be visiting ___________________ good friends the Johansens.
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part IV)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
____________________ is other work to be done tonight.
The Rosens, sitting ________________, wearing the misshapen, ill-fitting clothing…
…holding ragged blankets folded in their arms, __________________ faces drawn and tired.
And Mr. Rosen, sitting in the big chair in _____________ living room, studying his thick books…
So _______________ were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind.
But _______________ shoulders were as straight as they had been in the past…
_____________________ going to be careful walking down the broken step, so as not to trip.
…slippery, shimmering herring still flopping in _______________ containers.
The soldiers were looking around; __________________ eyes glanced behind her…..
The soldiers stopped Annemarie because __________________ suspicious of her.
Both dogs still looked at the basket, ______________ ears alert, _____________ mouths open.
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part IV)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
____________________ is other work to be done tonight.
The Rosens, sitting ________________, wearing the misshapen, ill-fitting clothing…
…holding ragged blankets folded in their arms, __________________ faces drawn and tired.
And Mr. Rosen, sitting in the big chair in _____________ living room, studying his thick books…
So _______________ were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind.
But _______________ shoulders were as straight as they had been in the past…
_____________________ going to be careful walking down the broken step, so as not to trip.
…slippery, shimmering herring still flopping in _______________ containers.
The soldiers were looking around; __________________ eyes glanced behind her…..
The soldiers stopped Annemarie because __________________ suspicious of her.
Both dogs still looked at the basket, ______________ ears alert, _____________ mouths open.
Answer Key
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part IV)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership
they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
There
____________________ is other work to be done tonight.
there
The Rosens, sitting ________________,
wearing the misshapen, ill-fitting clothing…
their
…holding ragged blankets folded in their arms, __________________
faces drawn and tired.
their
And Mr. Rosen, sitting in the big chair in _____________ living room, studying his thick books…
there
So _______________
were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind.
But _______________
shoulders were as straight as they had been in the past…
their
_____________________
going to be careful walking down the broken step, so as not to trip.
They’re
…slippery, shimmering herring still flopping in _______________
containers.
their
The soldiers were looking around; __________________
eyes glanced behind her…..
their
The soldiers stopped Annemarie because __________________
suspicious of her.
they’re
Both dogs still looked at the basket, ______________
ears alert, _____________
mouths open.
their
their
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: there, their, and they’re (Part IV)
there = location, state, or condition
their = shows ownership they’re = they are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
____________________ is other work to be done tonight.
The Rosens, sitting ________________, wearing the misshapen, ill-fitting clothing…
…holding ragged blankets folded in their arms, __________________ faces drawn and tired.
And Mr. Rosen, sitting in the big chair in _____________ living room, studying his thick books…
So _______________ were other sources, too, of pride, and they had not left everything behind.
But _______________ shoulders were as straight as they had been in the past…
_____________________ going to be careful walking down the broken step, so as not to trip.
…slippery, shimmering herring still flopping in _______________ containers.
The soldiers were looking around; __________________ eyes glanced behind her…..
The soldiers stopped Annemarie because __________________ suspicious of her.
Both dogs still looked at the basket, ______________ ears alert, _____________ mouths open.
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: it’s and its
its = shows ownership
it’s = it is
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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____________ always our custom to gather and pay our respects when a family member dies.
“_____________________ getting late,” he said. “I should go to the boat.”
The young woman lifted her baby’s blanket, covering __________________ face.
“But,” he added, “________________ much easier to be brave if you do not know everything.”
Thor arched _____________small back with pleasure.
It lay purring in her arms as she stroked _________________ small head.
“___________________not so very far,” she said.
____________________ a little longer, but ________________ pretty.
The baby slept now, and ____________________ mother looked tired.
In a moment they heard the car doors, and the sound of _________________ engine.
“ _______________ important, isn’t it, Mama? It was for Uncle Henrik.”
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: it’s and its
its = shows ownership
it’s = it is
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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____________ always our custom to gather and pay our respects when a family member dies.
“_____________________ getting late,” he said. “I should go to the boat.”
The young woman lifted her baby’s blanket, covering __________________ face.
“But,” he added, “________________ much easier to be brave if you do not know everything.”
Thor arched _____________small back with pleasure.
It lay purring in her arms as she stroked _________________ small head.
“___________________not so very far,” she said.
____________________ a little longer, but ________________ pretty.
The baby slept now, and ____________________ mother looked tired.
In a moment they heard the car doors, and the sound of _________________ engine.
“ _______________ important, isn’t it, Mama? It was for Uncle Henrik.”
Answer Key
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: it’s and its
its = shows ownership
it’s = it is
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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It’s
____________ always our custom to gather and pay our respects when a family member dies.
It’s
“_____________________
getting late,” he said. “I should go to the boat.”
its
The young woman lifted her baby’s blanket, covering __________________
face.
It’s
“But,” he added, “________________ much easier to be brave if you do not know everything.”
its
Thor arched _____________small
back with pleasure.
It lay purring in her arms as she stroked _________________
small head.
its
“___________________not
so very far,” she said.
It’s
____________________
a little longer, but ________________
pretty.
It’s
it’s
The baby slept now, and ____________________
mother looked tired.
its
In a moment they heard the car doors, and the sound of _________________
engine.
its
“ _______________
important, isn’t it, Mama? It was for Uncle Henrik.”
It’s
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: it’s and its
its = shows ownership
it’s = it is
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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____________ always our custom to gather and pay our respects when a family member dies.
“_____________________ getting late,” he said. “I should go to the boat.”
The young woman lifted her baby’s blanket, covering __________________ face.
“But,” he added, “________________ much easier to be brave if you do not know everything.”
Thor arched _____________small back with pleasure.
It lay purring in her arms as she stroked _________________ small head.
“___________________not so very far,” she said.
____________________ a little longer, but ________________ pretty.
The baby slept now, and ____________________ mother looked tired.
In a moment they heard the car doors, and the sound of _________________ engine.
“ _______________ important, isn’t it, Mama? It was for Uncle Henrik.”
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: you’re and your
your = shows ownership
you’re = you are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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“ ________________ friend – is she a good student, too?”
“Ellen’s in __________________ apartment.”
Promise me, Annemarie that __________________ going to walk home a different way.
They will remember __________________________ faces.
“_____________________ looking across to another country.”
“Annemarie, watch _____________________ sister for a few minutes.”
“You’ve grown taller since I saw you last. ___________________ all legs!”
_____________ mother told me about what happened on Osterbrogade.
For __________________ mama and papa, I brought something more practical.
Mrs. Johansen nodded. “I think ____________________ right. But I will take them.”
“I am sure ___________________ familiar with our customs.”
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: you’re and your
your = shows ownership
you’re = you are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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“ ________________ friend – is she a good student, too?”
“Ellen’s in __________________ apartment.”
Promise me, Annemarie that __________________ going to walk home a different way.
They will remember __________________________ faces.
“_____________________ looking across to another country.”
“Annemarie, watch _____________________ sister for a few minutes.”
“You’ve grown taller since I saw you last. ___________________ all legs!”
_____________ mother told me about what happened on Osterbrogade.
For __________________ mama and papa, I brought something more practical.
Mrs. Johansen nodded. “I think ____________________ right. But I will take them.”
“I am sure ___________________ familiar with our customs.”
Answer Key
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: you’re and your
your = shows ownership
you’re = you are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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Your
“ ________________ friend – is she a good student, too?”
your
“Ellen’s in __________________
apartment.”
you’re
Promise me, Annemarie that __________________
going to walk home a different way.
your
They will remember __________________________
faces.
You’re
“_____________________
looking across to another country.”
“Annemarie, watch _____________________
sister for a few minutes.”
your
“You’ve grown taller since I saw you last. ___________________
all legs!”
You’re
_____________
mother told me about what happened on Osterbrogade.
Your
For __________________
mama and papa, I brought something more practical.
your
Mrs. Johansen nodded. “I think ____________________
right. But I will take them.”
you’re
“I am sure ___________________
familiar with our customs.”
you’re
Name ________________________________________________ # ________ Date ________________
Homophones: you’re and your
your = shows ownership
you’re = you are
Directions: Fill in the blank with the correct version of the homophone.
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“ ________________ friend – is she a good student, too?”
“Ellen’s in __________________ apartment.”
Promise me, Annemarie that __________________ going to walk home a different way.
They will remember __________________________ faces.
“_____________________ looking across to another country.”
“Annemarie, watch _____________________ sister for a few minutes.”
“You’ve grown taller since I saw you last. ___________________ all legs!”
_____________ mother told me about what happened on Osterbrogade.
For __________________ mama and papa, I brought something more practical.
Mrs. Johansen nodded. “I think ____________________ right. But I will take them.”
“I am sure ___________________ familiar with our customs.”
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