Hopscotch articles from February 2006

Hopscotch archives from February 2006

The diary of Lucy McRae.(Battle of Vicksburg, 1862-1863)(Diary entry)
February 1, 2006... Vicksburg, Mississippi, was an important port on the Mississippi River at the beginning of the Civil War. Union forces had been trying to capture the city since the War had begun. After almost two years, General Ulysses S. Grant decided a siege...

Picture book.(suggestions to make diaries)
February 1, 2006... Have you ever wanted to own something that no else has? Something that you can bring to school and show off to all of your friends? If you have, I have just the thing for you. It's not something purchased. You will need a few materials. You are...

Molly & Buttercup: postcards from the bed and the shed.
February 1, 2006... Dear Buttercup, I won't breathe a word of our turtle's existence to the cat. I know how dastardly the cat can be and to this end have decided to hide my journal under the bed. I would hate to have him find it from its current resting spot...

Dear diary.(Diary entry)
February 1, 2006... May 1 I couldn't believe Ryan in school today. When Mrs. Roberts asked him why he didn't have his homework done, he said his dog ate it. A likely story! Everyone in class laughed, and Mrs. Roberts looked angry. Ryan should have told the...

Mysterious muscles.(science trick)
February 1, 2006... Have you ever felt part of your body move all by itself, even when you didn't want it to? Sounds weird, doesn't it? Well, try it first, then read the science secret. Once you know the secret you can use this as a science trick to try on...

Young Lucy.(Poem)
February 1, 2006... Young Lucy kept a journal, and She wrote in it each day. Back then, one hundred years ago, She found a lot to say. She wrote about her family, The "jolly" games she'd play, Or what Miss Clara said to her ...

Mystery picture puzzle.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... light bulb popsicle telephone dragonfly mouse football spoon glove heart canoe bowl sock safety pin (2) needles (3) pencils pie slice sailboat fishing pole ...

Dear Diary, I'm still in the wilds of Africa! I can hardly believe it's been over a month since I began my first mission with the T.A.I.L.S. Girl Power Science Squad!!(The Explorer's Journal of Agent Birdwing--(Entry #29))
February 1, 2006... We have been exploring all over the continent of Africa. At each place we take photos of the wildlife and take notes as to the behaviors that we observe. We are able to email the reports back to the T.A.I.L.S. headquarters... "Many times,...

The secret journal of Beatrix Potter.
February 1, 2006... Beatrix Potter, author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit and many other children's stories about animals, was born in London on July 28, 1866. Her wealthy family made money in the textile business. Because her family was rich, Beatrix spent her...

Snow day.
February 1, 2006... I'd just finished my muffin and was listening to the radio while drinking the last of my orange juice. If I were superstitious, I might have crossed my fingers. "... and the following schools are closed: Tyler, Westlake, and Elkhorn." "Yeah!" I...

Dear diary.(usage)
February 1, 2006... Euphonia laughed. "No. I do different things every day." "And different homeschoolers do things differently," added her father. "I have a textbook," Euphonia said. "But mostly I read other books and I write a lot too." "Oh," I said. "I'm...

Lost.(Poem)
February 1, 2006... Lost I've lost it! I've lost it! Wherever can it be? I've got to find it right away-- My private diary! Where is it? Where is it? I'm searching everywhere! I had it with me on the porch, Or was it in...

Ideas for creative journaling.(suggestions for writing diaries)
February 1, 2006... So you've decided to keep a journal. What should you write about? Your journal is for you; write what you want to and don't worry about what anyone else might think. Here are some ideas to get you started. If this is your first time...

Crack the code.(word games)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... There's a message from a famous person below. A single letter standing alone is an "a" or an "I." See how long it takes you to "crack the code." (Hints: in the message below, L=B, O=F, H=J, D=H, G=T, V=S, W=0, N=P, K=R, P=Y and M=K. The first...

Anne Frank's diary.(Brief Article)(Diary entry)
February 1, 2006... During World War II, the Nazi German dictator, Adolf Hitler, made unfair laws against Jewish people. The Gestapo (German secret police) captured Jewish men, women, and children and made them prisoners in concentration camps. Millions died from...

Grace's Dilemma.(Poem)
February 1, 2006... Grace's Dilemma My sister is a clunkhead. My sister is a rink. And when she comes home from next door, I'll tell her what I think. Oooh! She makes me angry. My face is getting red. My hands are...

My diary.
February 1, 2006... Dear Diary, June 15 Mom just gave you to me for my 11th birthday. I also got some neat books, shorts, and a ring. Tessa gave me a cute necklace and sunglasses. Only two more days of school left. Dear Diary, June 16 Tessa wanted me...

Grapho-analysis.(M.N. Bunker's International Grapho-Analysis Society)
February 1, 2006... Have you ever admired someone else's handwriting? Did it look almost too perfect to come out of a pen? That's just what Ruth Plummer thought. Ruth was always curious about the reason people write in so many different styles. All through school...

Decorate a cake.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Things you'll need: * Colored sugars, poured onto a small plate * Cookie cutters, any kind * A yummy cake 1. After Mom or Dad is finished baking the cake, let it cool down. 2. When the cake is completely cooled down, help...

Facts about diaries.(Did You Know--)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... 1. The earliest ancestor of the diary was probably the Greek "ephemerides." This almanac recorded the positions of the planets and other heavenly bodies. 2. Colonel Ernest Loftus of Harare, Zimbabwe, began his diary on May 4, 1896, at the...

Potsy's pen pal club.
February 1, 2006... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to be pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope. We'll send you the...

Potsy's post office.(Letter to the Editor)
February 1, 2006... Dear Potsy, My name is Julianna Buckman. I am 13 years old, and I love HOPSCOTCH and FUN FOR KIDZ magazines. I had some ideas for new issues of HOPSCOTCH: Missionaries, Space, Sewing, Monkeys, Chimps, and Gorillas. Thank you, ...

Mystery picture puzzle.
February 1, 2006... pennant rowboat sock pearl ball pizza pencil worm (5) tepees parasol lollipop glass (2) ice cream cones jingle bell spool (3) hearts candy kiss boomerang bumble bee halo (Answers on page 41) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]