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V o c a b u l a r y : Synonyms are words w i t h similar meanings. D r a w a line f r o m each w o r d i n
column A to its synonym i n column B . Then use the words i n column A to f i l l i n the blanks
i n the sentences below.
B
A
1.
heinous
a.
mocking
2.
incredibly
b.
corrective
3.
hordes
C.
carefully
4.
contraption
d.
unbelievably
5.
deliberately
e.
evil
6.
remedial
f.
beaming
7.
sarcastic
S-
device
8.
radiant
h.
crowds
1.
Because he has trouble reading, J e f f attends a(n)
2.
The day o f t h e super sale,
i n t o the store.
reading class.
of people were w a i t i n g outside to get
3. A f t e r w i n n i n g the spelling bee, the g i r l flashed a(n)
f a m i l y and the audience.
4.
People who commit
smile at her
crimes should be sent to prison for a long
time.
5.
"Don't rush!" was m y brother's
6.
The hurricane was very powerful, but
7.
Maya
8.
Jack b u i l t a(n)
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comment as I got dressed slowly.
nobody was i n j u r e d .
put the f i n i s h i n g touches on her science project.
to scare rabbits out o f t h e garden.
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Chapters 6 - 1 0 (cont.)
Read to f i n d out i f life improves f o r Moose on Alcatraz.
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Questions:
1. W h y does the w a r d e n call Moose into his office?
2.
W h y doesn't the w a r d e n w a n t anyone to t a l k about the inmate A l Capone or life on
Alcatraz Island?
3.
W h y does Moose feel self-conscious w h e n he walks into his classroom?
4.
W h i c h one of her father's rules does Piper break i n Miss Bimp's class?
5.
W h y does Moose change the outline for his oral report?
6.
W h y is Moose reluctant to help Piper w i t h her project?
7.
H o w does playing baseball make Moose feel better about l i v i n g on Alcatraz?
8.
H o w do some of the c h i l d r e n manage to get balls f r o m the convicts' games?
9.
W h y does A n n i e t e l l Moose t h a t he m u s t get along w i t h Piper?
10.
W h y does M r . P u r d y call the Flanagans?
Questions for Discussion:
1. Do y o u t h i n k i t was really necessary for the warden to call Moose into his office? Do
you t h i n k the five rules make sense?
2.
How do you t h i n k Piper took advantage of Moose while she sat i n on his meeting w i t h
her father?
3.
Do y o u agree w i t h Moose t h a t l i f e f o r h i m on Alcatraz is l i k e a p r i s o n i n m a n y ways?
4.
Do y o u t h i n k Moose w i l l u l t i m a t e l y help Piper w i t h her l a u n d r y scheme?
5.
W h y do you t h i n k Moose gives M r . Purdy's news to his f a t h e r and not his mother?
Social Studies Connection:
Piper compares Moose to Babe R u t h . Do some research to f i n d out about this famous
baseball player. W h y does Moose take the comparison as a compliment?
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Chapters 6 - 1 0 (cont.)
Literary Element: Characterization
Characters i n l i t e r a t u r e are revealed by w h a t they say and do and by w h a t others say
about them. I n a chart, such as the one below, l i s t i m p o r t a n t i n f o r m a t i o n you have
learned about some of the characters i n the book. Continue to f i l l i n the chart as you
read. You may also add characters to the chart.
Character
Physical Appearance
Personality Traits
Moose
Piper
M r s . Flanagan
Mr. Flanagan
L i t e r a r y Device: Simile
For each of the following similes, t e l l w h a t is being compared. Then indicate the emotion
t h a t Moose feels.
M y voice squeaks h i g h like a rodent's.
M y ears are l i k e two heaters attached to m y head.
The ball, m y glove, m y a r m are a l l w o r k i n g together l i k e greased motor parts.
W r i t i n g Activities:
1. Imagine t h a t y o u w r i t e a n advice column. Moose has w r i t t e n to you f o r advice on how
to handle Piper. W r i t e a column advising h i m w h a t to do.
2.
W r i t e about a t i m e w h e n you moved to a new place or were i n a s i t u a t i o n where you
h a d to make new friends. H o w d i d you feel? W h a t d i d you do to help you f i t in?
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