Chapter 12: The First Bomb

Write questions and answers:

1. Describe what happens to Mrs. Theodorakis in the kitchen.
2. What does Angela return to Turtle that she had stolen?
3. According to Judge Ford, who are the four people with Westing connections?
4. What is strange when Judge Ford calls a private detective from the phone book?

5. Who do you think was the bomber and why?

Vocabulary:

1. Woozy

2. Obituary

3. Prop

Text conversation between Janice and Wilma

Based on the activity you completed in your notebooks in class today, create a final "text" conversation on a separate sheet of paper. Draw an imaginary phone and include text bubbles for Janice and Wilma. If your conversation doesn't fit on one phone drawing, you can make it longer, or draw two phones. Below is an example of what your drawing could look like...

I Forgot My Phone

Please show your friends or family the "I Forgot My Phone" video we watched in class today, you can find it here: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OINa46HeWg8&feature=player_embedded#t=0

Chapter 11: The Meeting

Answer in full sentences. Write q's and a's.

1. What dilemma did the tenants face as they awoke on the third snowbound morning?
2. What do we discover about Flora Baumbach?
3. What does Turtle say her real name is?
4. Why could no one read Sydelle Pulaski's notes from the will?
5. What does Theo suggest to the other heirs who have gathered for a meeting?
6. Why is there confusion about Turtle's real name at the meeting?
7. What question did Judge Ford write on the paper?
8. What is suspicious about Judge Ford's name?

Bridge to Terabithia: Chapter 5 The Giant Killers

1. Why did Jess tell May Belle to keep quiet about the Twinkies?
2. What did Leslie tell May Belle would happen to Jess if he fought Janice?
3. What did Leslie and Jess decide to do for revenge?
4. Why were May Belle's eyes shining at the end of thechapter?
5. Do you think Jess and Leslie did the right thing? Explain in 2-3 sentences.
6. Predict what will happen with the Janice Avery situation...

The Westing Game: Chapter 10 The Long Party

1. Why was Grace on time for Judge Ford's party when normally she would arrive late?
2. Why does Angela become upset when everyone continually asks about Denton?
3. What is Chris looking for when he watches the party guests’ legs?
4. Who does Angela see when she rushes into Judge Ford's kitchen and what was awkward about this encounter?
 
Vocabulary:
1. embrace
2. humilation
3. hobble

If you didn't finish your attachment to technology reflection in class, then finish it for homework.

Bridge to Terabithia Quiz on chapter's 1-4

Bridge to Terabithia Quiz on chapter's 1-4 on Thursday, September 26th. You will need to study all vocabulary and content from the book so far.

Bridge to Terabithia: Chapter 4 Rulers of Terabithia

DUE MONDAY, September 23rd

Finish reading Chapter 4 and answer the following questions:
1. Why did Leslie's family move to Lark Creek?
2. Why didn't Jess write about drawing when the class was asked to write about their favorite activities?
3. What did Leslie write about and how did it impact Jess?
4. Why can't Leslie complete the homework assignment that Mrs. Myers assigns? What do her classmates think of this situation?
5. How is Jess beginning to change about his feelings towards Leslie in this chapter?
6. Why did Jess get kicked off the bus and have to walk home?

Vocabulary:
1. deliberately
2. coward
3. territory
4. autumn
5. foe

Westing Game Quiz on Chapter's 1-10

We will have a Westing Game quiz on Thursday, September 26th on all vocabulary and content we have learned about so far in chapter's 1-10.

The Westing Game: Chapter 9 Lost & Found

Finish reading chapter 9 for homework and answer the following questions in full sentences. Make sure towrite the questions in your notebooks.

Questions:
1. Why is Turtle’s mom being so nice to her before the party?
2. What was happening at J. J. Ford's apartment that evening?
3. Give two examples from this chapter of Grace disliking Turtle and favoring Angela.
4. What did Judge Ford find out about Mr. Hoo over the phone?
 
Vocabulary (definitions & sentences):
1. Defiantly
2. Jabbering

The Westing Game: Chapter 8- The Paired Heirs

Questions:
1. How was Turtle able to make money from the blizzard?
2. Describe what the majority of the heirs do during the snowstorm.
3. What did Sydelle Pulaski lose and why is it so important?

Vocabulary- Write the definition in your own words.
1. Stint
2. Pretentious
3. Incriminating

Technology pros & cons personal reflection

Using the charts you did for homework and expanded on in class, write a 3 paragraph response about the pros and cons of technology (you may also include information about money and success if you want to). Organize your paragraphs like this:

¶1: Main idea- the "pros" of technology
¶2: Main idea- the "cons" of technology
¶3: Main idea- Your personal opinion

Make sure to use proper ¶ structure, and re-read to correct any spelling and grammar errors!

If you would like to re-watch the video we saw in class, you can find it here:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGa3-kZ2rgU

Chapter 7: The Westing Game

 Questions:
1. Choose any 2 pairs in "the Westing Game." Write about how you predict they will work together as a partnership and what will happen with these groups.
2. What was Theo secretly doing in the game room? What is so mysterious about this?
3. Sydelle Pulaski was the only heir taking written notes of what the will said. Go back in the chapter and write down what you think was an important clue in the reading of the will.

Vocabulary: Write definitions and sentences...
1. Forfeit
2. Pompous

Money, Success & Technology Pros & Cons chart

Leslie's parents thought they were "too hooked on money and success." So they moved to nowhere-land Lark Creek and bought a farm. Unlike most 5th graders, Leslie embraced this change. How would you feel if you were Leslie?

Copy the chart below and take up 1 whole page in your note book writing pros & cons (positives and negatives) about money, success and modern technologies. Think about how these things positively and negatively affect your lives.

MONEY, SUCCESS & TECHNOLOGY

PROS	CONS

The Westing Game: Chapter 5 The 16 Heirs

Questions:
1. In his coffin, Sam Westing is holding something in his hands. What is it and why is this mysterious?
2. Why is Judge J.J. Ford surprised to see E.J. Plum in charge of the Westing estate?
3. What did the design on Sydelle Pulaski's dress remind Turtle of?

Vocab: Write definitions in your own words...
1. Mourn
2. Relinquish
3. Morbid

September 11th final paragraph

Applying what we learned about in class today, add new information to your paragraph (or add a second paragraph) about 9/11. Please type this final paragraph or write it nicely on a separate sheet of paper.

Below are the links to the videos we watched in class:

10 minute memorial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jlgZMZRf64

World Trade Center movie trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyBsjhpmgVo

United 93 movie trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxofP-uWbhg

Inside the Twin Towers documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXkfs8KjRSc  

Never forget!