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4. Because of Mr. Terupt Activity Ideas Have your students do any of Mr. Terupt's math challenges. Can anyone top Luke's fifty-four dollar words? Have your students do any of Mr. Terupt's math challenges. Can anyone top Luke's fifty-four dollar words? Try a plant unit – grow plants and manipulate variables. Try a plant unit – grow plants and manipulate variables. Research any of the topics that emerge in the story: autism, stem cells, comas, etc. Research any of the topics that emerge in the story: autism, stem cells, comas, etc. Have your students pretend to be any one of the students from Mr. Terupt’s class. Have them write in that voice about an event from your classroom, or an event from Mr. Terupt’s classroom that they could elaborate on. Have your students pretend to be any one of the students from Mr. Terupt’s class. Have them write in that voice about an event from your classroom, or an event from Mr. Terupt’s classroom that they could elaborate on. Have your students pretend to be a different person in your own classroom. Have them write in that voice to a prompt. Then share each story and have the class try to guess who the voice really is. Have your students pretend to be a different person in your own classroom. Have them write in that voice to a prompt. Then share each story and have the class try to guess who the voice really is. Promote conversation by sharing questions and predictions, connections and thoughts in literature circles and/or small reading groups. Promote conversation by sharing questions and predictions, connections and thoughts in literature circles and/or small reading groups. Choose a social issue from the book to explore in more depth: bullying, guilt, grief, self-esteem, friendship, etc. Choose a social issue from the book to explore in more depth: bullying, guilt, grief, self-esteem, friendship, etc. Online Resources Author’s Website Author’s Website http://robbuyea.com/for_teacherhttp://robbuyea.com/for_teachers http://robbuyea.com/for_teacher Video – Conversation with Rob Buyea Video – Conversation with Rob Buyea http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E_yhjSN_aw&feature=player _embeddehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E_yhjSN_aw&feature=player _embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E_yhjSN_aw&feature=player _embedde Discussion questions from Discussion questions from http://sweetonbooks.cohttp://sweetonbooks.com http://sweetonbooks.co Resource Guide

5. Belly Up Activity Ideas Research animals and their habitats, specifically the hippopotamus Research animals and their habitats, specifically the hippopotamus Have students write their own short detective stories Have students write their own short detective stories Online Resources Author’s Website Author’s Website http://stuartgibbs.cohttp://stuartgibbs.com http://stuartgibbs.co Information and Activities About Animals Information and Activities About Animals http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/ http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/ http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Audiences/kids/default.cfm http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Audiences/kids/default.cfm www.stlzoo.orwww.stlzoo.org www.stlzoo.or Sound of a Hippopotamus (louder than 115 decibels) Sound of a Hippopotamus (louder than 115 decibels) http://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/hippopota muhttp://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/hippopota mus http://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/hippopota mu Fun Hippopotamus Song Fun Hippopotamus Song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QW85kfakJhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QW85kfakJc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QW85kfakJ Resource Guide

6. The Clockwork Three Activity Ideas Look up the meanings of words that you will encounter in the story: padrone, automaton, busker, journeyman, golem. Look up the meanings of words that you will encounter in the story: padrone, automaton, busker, journeyman, golem. Look up information about Albertus Magnus, a scholar and inventor from the thirteenth century. Look up information about Albertus Magnus, a scholar and inventor from the thirteenth century. Look up information about La Traviata, the opera that will play a role in the story. Look up information about La Traviata, the opera that will play a role in the story. Online Resources The Clockwork Three Discussion and Activity Guide (Also includes an author interview, suggestions for further reading, and other online resources). The Clockwork Three Discussion and Activity Guide (Also includes an author interview, suggestions for further reading, and other online resources). http://www.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/c/ClockworkThreeDiscussi onGuide.pdhttp://www.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/c/ClockworkThreeDiscussi onGuide.pdf http://www.scholastic.com/content/collateral_resources/pdf/c/ClockworkThreeDiscussi onGuide.pd Scholastic’s The Clockwork Three Websites—Search The Clockwork Three to find an author bio, author visit kit, and a video with a book trailer. Scholastic’s The Clockwork Three Websites—Search The Clockwork Three to find an author bio, author visit kit, and a video with a book trailer. www.scholastic.com/kids/stackwww.scholastic.com/kids/stacks or http://www.scholastic.com/matthewjkirby/clockworkthree/ http://www.scholastic.com/matthewjkirby/clockworkthree www.scholastic.com/kids/stack http://www.scholastic.com/matthewjkirby/clockworkthree Author Blog Author Blog http://matthewjkirby.com/kirbsidhttp://matthewjkirby.com/kirbside http://matthewjkirby.com/kirbsid See a real working clockwork man See a real working clockwork man www.scholastic.com/automatowww.scholastic.com/automaton www.scholastic.com/automato Learn how Tarot cards work Learn how Tarot cards work http://science.howstuffworks.com/tarot-card1.hthttp://science.howstuffworks.com/tarot-card1.htm http://science.howstuffworks.com/tarot-card1.ht Resource Guide

7. Drizzle Activity Ideas & Online Resources The author’s website is a colorful and fanciful introduction to the book. The site provides a history and map of the farm, plot and character summaries, and information about the author, including her blog. The author’s website is a colorful and fanciful introduction to the book. The site provides a history and map of the farm, plot and character summaries, and information about the author, including her blog. Cate Hennessey has posted a Q & A with Kathleen Van Cleve from May 20, 2011 at http://catehennessey.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/q- and-a-with-kathleen-van-cleve-author-of-drizzle/ that informs about how the author’s life and family influence her work. Cate Hennessey has posted a Q & A with Kathleen Van Cleve from May 20, 2011 at http://catehennessey.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/q- and-a-with-kathleen-van-cleve-author-of-drizzle/ that informs about how the author’s life and family influence her work. http://catehennessey.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/q- and-a-with-kathleen-van-cleve-author-of-drizzle/ http://catehennessey.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/q- and-a-with-kathleen-van-cleve-author-of-drizzle/ Take an online look at a rhubarb farm at http://www.happysimpleliving.com/2010/06/21/a-visit- to-an-organic-rhubarb-farm/ Take an online look at a rhubarb farm at http://www.happysimpleliving.com/2010/06/21/a-visit- to-an-organic-rhubarb-farm/ http://www.happysimpleliving.com/2010/06/21/a-visit- to-an-organic-rhubarb-farm/ http://www.happysimpleliving.com/2010/06/21/a-visit- to-an-organic-rhubarb-farm/ Resource Guide

8. The Familiars Activity Ideas Have students create their own Familiar and write a story about it (see teacher’s guide on www.thefamiliars.com) Have students create their own Familiar and write a story about it (see teacher’s guide on www.thefamiliars.com) www.thefamiliars.com The Familiars Scavenger Hunt (found in the teacher’s guide) The Familiars Scavenger Hunt (found in the teacher’s guide) The Familiars Trivia Challenge (found in the teacher’s guide ) The Familiars Trivia Challenge (found in the teacher’s guide ) Online Resources The Familiars Website (Everything you need!-- includes a blog, information about the authors, an introduction to the Familiars, a book trailer, and the downloadable teacher guide) The Familiars Website (Everything you need!-- includes a blog, information about the authors, an introduction to the Familiars, a book trailer, and the downloadable teacher guide) www.thefamiliars.cowww.thefamiliars.com www.thefamiliars.co The Familiars Official Book Trailer The Familiars Official Book Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0djEE4Ozdhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0djEE4OzdQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0djEE4Ozd You Tube—Type in “The Familiars, meet the authors” to find more than one video featuring Epstein and Jacobson You Tube—Type in “The Familiars, meet the authors” to find more than one video featuring Epstein and Jacobson http://www.youtube.cohttp://www.youtube.com http://www.youtube.co Resource Guide Sony Pictures will be making The Familiars into a 3D movie in 2013.

9. Ghost Dog Secrets Activity Ideas Students create a quick sketch of their pet or the pet they wished they could own on an 8x12 construction paper. They describe on the poster information such as: Where does the pet sleep? What do they eat? Who takes care of the pet? Tricks the pet can perform? Problems with the pet? Students create a quick sketch of their pet or the pet they wished they could own on an 8x12 construction paper. They describe on the poster information such as: Where does the pet sleep? What do they eat? Who takes care of the pet? Tricks the pet can perform? Problems with the pet? Invite guest speakers to the classroom to develop interest, excitement, and understanding about the issues surrounding animal abuse. Invite guest speakers to the classroom to develop interest, excitement, and understanding about the issues surrounding animal abuse. See page 5 of Ghost Dog Secrets. Have students write a short poem about their pet (or one they would like to have). See page 5 of Ghost Dog Secrets. Have students write a short poem about their pet (or one they would like to have). Create a triorama (See Teacher’s Guide) Create a triorama (See Teacher’s Guide) Online Resources Author’s Website (Includes a biography, list of books, awards, blog, teacher’s guides) Author’s Website (Includes a biography, list of books, awards, blog, teacher’s guides) http://pegkehret.cohttp://pegkehret.com http://pegkehret.co Ghost Dog Secrets Teacher’s Guide Ghost Dog Secrets Teacher’s Guide http://pegkehret.com/docs/Ghost-Dog-Secrets-Teachers- Guide.docx American Humane Society Pet Care Page American Humane Society Pet Care Page http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-carehttp://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-care/ http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/adoption-pet-care Resource Guide

10. Half Upon a Time Activity Ideas Review the original Jack and the Beanstalk at www.speakaboos.com. Review the original Jack and the Beanstalk at www.speakaboos.com. www.speakaboos.com Keep track of the fairy tale characters and elements that appear in the story. Compare and contrast them with their “traditional” counterparts. Keep track of the fairy tale characters and elements that appear in the story. Compare and contrast them with their “traditional” counterparts. Online Resources The author’s YouTube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPMajgBqs0 The author’s YouTube video www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPMajgBqs0 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBPMajgBqs0 Resource Guide

11. Hide and Seek Activity Ideas Create a geocache and place at a location near your school. Track the locations of people who visit your cache. Create your own travel bug to place in the cache and map where it travels. Create a geocache and place at a location near your school. Track the locations of people who visit your cache. Create your own travel bug to place in the cache and map where it travels. http://www.geocaching.com/ Here is an article that talks about setting up your own geocache. Here is an article that talks about setting up your own geocache. http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/practicallyparadise/201 0/07/09/hide-seek-by-katy-grant-what-is-geocaching- how-can-you-integrate-this-in-middle-school/ http://blog.schoollibraryjournal.com/practicallyparadise/201 0/07/09/hide-seek-by-katy-grant-what-is-geocaching- how-can-you-integrate-this-in-middle-school/ Online Resources Author’s Website – http://www.katygrant.com/index.html Author’s Website – http://www.katygrant.com/index.html http://www.katygrant.com/index.html Interview with Katy Grant - http://peachtreepub.blogspot.com/2010/06/treasure- hunting-not-just-for-pirates.html Interview with Katy Grant - http://peachtreepub.blogspot.com/2010/06/treasure- hunting-not-just-for-pirates.html http://peachtreepub.blogspot.com/2010/06/treasure- hunting-not-just-for-pirates.html http://peachtreepub.blogspot.com/2010/06/treasure- hunting-not-just-for-pirates.html Resource Guide

12. Out of My Mind Activity Ideas Create a book trailer for Out of My Mind using a site such as Animoto. (You can get a free educator account at http://animoto.com/education/). Create a book trailer for Out of My Mind using a site such as Animoto. (You can get a free educator account at http://animoto.com/education/).Animotohttp://animoto.com/education/Animotohttp://animoto.com/education/ Make a video book review using free software such as Photo Story 3, Windows Live Movie Maker, or iMovie. Make a video book review using free software such as Photo Story 3, Windows Live Movie Maker, or iMovie. Research cerebral palsy and create a PSA to educate other students about this condition. Research cerebral palsy and create a PSA to educate other students about this condition. Online Resources Author’s Website – http://sharondraper.com/ Author’s Website – http://sharondraper.com/http://sharondraper.com/ Sharon Draper’s Blog - http://sharondraper.blogspot.com Sharon Draper’s Blog - http://sharondraper.blogspot.com http://sharondraper.blogspot.com Discussion Questions and Activity Ideas - http://sharondraper.com/bookdetail-guides.asp?id=35 Discussion Questions and Activity Ideas - http://sharondraper.com/bookdetail-guides.asp?id=35 http://sharondraper.com/bookdetail-guides.asp?id=35 Resource Guide

13. Palace Beautiful Activity Ideas Research the history of your town Research the history of your town Create a time capsule Create a time capsule Introduce/review journal writing– Use the website “Journal Buddies” (http://journalbuddies.com/) for ideas (site includes ads) Introduce/review journal writing– Use the website “Journal Buddies” (http://journalbuddies.com/) for ideas (site includes ads)http://journalbuddies.com/ Online Resources Author’s Website Author’s Website http://sarahdefordwilliams.com/http://sarahdefordwilliams.com/# http://sarahdefordwilliams.com/ Salt Lake City History Salt Lake City History http://www.utah.com/cities/slc_history.hthttp://www.utah.com/cities/slc_history.htm http://www.utah.com/cities/slc_history.ht Salt Lake City Website Salt Lake City Website http://www.slcgov.comhttp://www.slcgov.com/ http://www.slcgov.com PBS’s American Experience– Influenza 1918 PBS’s American Experience– Influenza 1918 http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/influenzahttp://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/influenza/ http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/influenza Resource Guide

14. Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Activity Ideas Since this story ends with a mistrial, have students write an ending for a sequel to this story. What happens after the new trial? How will the case end? (Language Arts) Since this story ends with a mistrial, have students write an ending for a sequel to this story. What happens after the new trial? How will the case end? (Language Arts) Look at these websites: http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/kidspage/ Look at these websites: http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/kidspage/ http://www.justice.gov/usao/eousa/kidspage/ http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kidhttp://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kids http://www.fbi.gov/fun-games/kids/kid What are the three branches of government? This story involves which branch of government? (Social Studies) Have students draw a courtroom sketch from a scene in the story. (Art) For examples- http://www.courtroomartist.com/composite_sketches.htm Have students draw a courtroom sketch from a scene in the story. (Art) For examples- http://www.courtroomartist.com/composite_sketches.htm http://www.courtroomartist.com/composite_sketches.htm http://courtartist.comhttp://courtartist.com/ http://courtartist.com Online Resources Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Teacher’s Guide Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Teacher’s Guide http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone.pdhttp://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone.pdf http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone.pd John Grisham Biography John Grisham Biography http://www.jgrisham.com/biohttp://www.jgrisham.com/bio/ http://www.jgrisham.com/bio Theodore Boone Poster Theodore Boone Poster http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-poster.pdhttp://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-poster.pdf http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-poster.pd Host Your Own Mock Trial Host Your Own Mock Trial http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-stickers.pdhttp://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-stickers.pdf http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-stickers.pd Bookmarks Bookmarks http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-bookmarks.pdhttp://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-bookmarks.pdf http://us.penguingroup.com/static/images/yr/pdf/tl-guide-theo-boone-bookmarks.pd Resource Guide

15. Twenty Gold Falcons Activity Ideas Create a Museum Box with items that describe Aiden or another character in this story. Create a Museum Box with items that describe Aiden or another character in this story. Museum Box Museum Box Family is the main theme in this story. Create a family tree for Aiden’s family, and then create one for your own family. How far can you document? Family is the main theme in this story. Create a family tree for Aiden’s family, and then create one for your own family. How far can you document? Mrs. Ingle wanted to create a castle in Gill Park for Patsy. Sketch how you pictured Patsy’s castle in Gill Park. Mrs. Ingle wanted to create a castle in Gill Park for Patsy. Sketch how you pictured Patsy’s castle in Gill Park. Complete an Alphabox Chart for this story. Using the provided template or a blank piece of paper, write an important word from the story for each letter of the alphabet. These words may be characters, places, themes or vocabulary words. It is okay to think of more than one word for each letter as long as you are writing only one word! Complete an Alphabox Chart for this story. Using the provided template or a blank piece of paper, write an important word from the story for each letter of the alphabet. These words may be characters, places, themes or vocabulary words. It is okay to think of more than one word for each letter as long as you are writing only one word! Alphabox Chart Alphabox Chart Collect enough research about a peregrine falcon to write an informational pamphlet about the birds for the residents of Ingle Building. Collect enough research about a peregrine falcon to write an informational pamphlet about the birds for the residents of Ingle Building. Online Resources Author’s Website: Author’s Website: http://www.amyagordon.comhttp://www.amyagordon.com/ http://www.amyagordon.com United States Mint Historic Image Library: http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/coinLibrary/ United States Mint Historic Image Library: http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/coinLibrary/ http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_mint/coinLibrary/ Resource Guide