Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) articles from September 2004

Weekly Reader, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) archives from September 2004

Who will win? The candidates for president of the United States go head to head.(Cover Story)
September 24, 2004... It's a race to the finish line! Election Day is less than six weeks away. On November 2, American voters will choose the next president of the United States. By now, you probably know the two main candidates running for president. George...

Dear Mr. president.(Brief Article)
September 24, 2004... What advice would you give to the next president of the United States? Hundreds of kids had a lot of ideas. They wrote letters of advice to George W. Bush and John Kerry. The letter program is taking place at a library in Massachusetts....

The bird is back!(Brief Article)
September 24, 2004... Wildlife experts have a reason to cheer. A recent report says that the number of bald eagles in Maryland is soaring. In fact, many states are reporting the same good news. Forty years ago, bald eagles were in danger of disappearing in the...

What would you do?
September 24, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everyone is talking about the election for president of the United States. Even though I'm not old enough to vote, I want to learn more about the election. How can I do that?

Study the table.(Brain Power)
September 24, 2004... Read the table to learn more about George W. Bush and John Kerry. Then fill in the oval for the best answer to each question. 1. Which candidate was born in December? A Bush B Kerry C both 2. In which state was Bush born? A...

Starting off right.(Brief Article)
September 24, 2004... Will this new school year be a successful one for your child? Your participation is an important piece of the answer, and these tips should help your child get off to a good start. 1. Learn everything you can about the school. Ask...

A parent's checklist for school success.
September 24, 2004... Congratulations! Your child has made it through the first weeks of school--and so have you! Now your youngster must settle down to life with a new teacher, new subjects, and new classmates. We're here to help. At Weekly Reader, we've...

Editor's note.
September 24, 2004... Dear Teacher, We at Weekly Reader hope you and your students enjoy this election theme issue and the Election Kit. We are glad to join you in educating your students about this year's presidential election. Stay tuned for more stories...

Daily reading and writing activities.(Brief Article)
September 24, 2004... * Partner Reading: Improve your students' fluency with partner reading. Ask students to take turns reading a story from the issue aloud to a partner. Students can assist each other in reading the story fluently until they can read it...

The 2004 Weekly Reader presidential election poll.
September 24, 2004... Dear Teacher, For almost half a century, Weekly Reader has been letting kids cast their votes for president. And since 1956, students in grades I through 12 have correctly predicted our country's next leader! This year, your students...

The president's place.(Brief Article)
September 24, 2004... The White House has changed a lot since John Adams became the first president to live there. The timeline below shows some of the changes that have been made to the White House. Use the timeline to answer the questions that follow. 1....

No recess? Many kids say good-bye to a favorite part of the school day.(Cover Story)
September 17, 2004... Imagine if recess were no longer part of your school day. If you are like most kids, you are probably thinking, "No recess? No way!" However, some students have no choice. For them, recess is over. Clark County School District in Nevada...

Winning Hispanic votes.(Brief Article)
September 17, 2004... September 15 to October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! !Hola (OH-lah)! * The election ad battle in Spanish has begun! Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush are running TV ads in Spanish. The reason is this: Both candidates for...

Ice chips.(Brief Article)
September 17, 2004... Don't let their tiny size fool you. Chipmunks are tougher than they look! Scientists recently learned that relatives of modern-day chipmunks survived the last ice age. That was a period of time when snow and ice covered much of Earth. The...

Study the graph.(Brain Power)(Brief Article)
September 17, 2004... What are the five states with the most Hispanic Americans? Read the bar graph to find out. Then fill in the oval for the best answer to each question. Highest Hispanic Populations States California 12 Texas ...

Know the news.(Brain Power)
September 17, 2004... How much have you learned from this issue? Write the missing words to show what you know. (1.) Many schools are putting an end to--. (2.) --keeps you fit. (3.) --Americans are the fastest-growing group in the United States. ...

Word wise.(Brain Power)
September 17, 2004... Be an editor. Circle the four words below that should begin with a capital letter. Hispanic Heritage Month begins on september 15. It lasts for a month, during that time, many students in the united states will learn about Hispanic...

What would you do?(Brief Article)
September 17, 2004... Be a Good Citizen Be honest, Show that you care, Act responsibly, And be fair. Respect others, Make the world a better place, And do it all, With a smile upon your face. Directions Look at the picture. Each situation has a...

Daily reading and writing activities.(Brief Article)
September 17, 2004... * Phonics: Phonics activities teach students the relationship between the letters of written language and the sounds of spoke language. Have students choose 10 words from the cover story. Ask them to think of other words with the same vowel...

The 50 states.
September 17, 2004... The United States is made up of 50 states. People use a state's postal abbreviation when they address a letter. For example, the postal abbreviation for Alabama is AL. Use the postal abbreviations to complete the map on page 4. ALABAMA...

Know the states.
September 17, 2004... This year in Grade 3, you will read many news stories about events that happen in the United States. How well do you know the United States? Fill in the state names that you know. Then look at a map to fill in the rest of the state names. Use...

Panda power!
September 10, 2004... Scientists were on the case! They collected clues. The scientists saw paw prints in the mud and fur on the bark of trees. What were they doing? Counting giant pandas! After four years, the detective work is done. During that time,...

Kids greet world leaders.(Brief Article)
September 10, 2004... This summer, more than 300 third graders in Georgia had a special job to do. They helped greet world leaders! The leaders were taking part in the G8 Summit. A summit is a meeting. G8 stands for Group of Eight. It is made up of the...

Vote for me!(Brief Article)
September 10, 2004... Have you heard the buzz about the election for president of the United States? Election Day is almost here. The vote will take place on November 2. That is less than two months away! Two main candidates are running for president. Senator...

What would you do?
September 10, 2004... Today is the first day of school. Many of my friends are not in my class this year. I am worried about making new friends. What should I do? Tell us what you would do! Go to www.weeklyreader .com/kids/grade3 and send us an e-mail.

Study the map.(Brain Power)
September 10, 2004... Giant pandas once lived in most of southern China. Now their habitat is much smaller. Look at the map. Fill in the oval with the best answer to complete each blank. 1. Pandas live -- of the South China Sea. (A) north (B) south ...

Know the news.(Brain Power )
September 10, 2004... How much have you learned from this issue? Fill in the missing words below. 1. A -- is a place in nature where an animal lives. 2. Giant pandas eat a lot of --. 3. This year's G8 -- was held in Georgia. 4. Americans will...

Word wise.(Brain Power)
September 10, 2004... Words from the issue are listed below. Number the words in each group in the order they would be listed in a dictionary. A. -- panda C. -- country -- fur -- clues -- habitat -- candidate -- map ...

Grade 3 teacher's guide.(Editorial)
September 10, 2004... Dear Teachers: The presidential election season is in full swing, and so are we at Weekly Reader! Over the summer, we've been busy making our periodicals better than ever. Take a look at what's in store: * Daily Reading and Writing...

Daily reading and writing activities.(Brief Article)
September 10, 2004... * I Spy: Teach phonemic awareness to improve students' reading comprehension. Choose one story from the issue. Start by saying, "I spy a word in the panda story that starts with the ch sound." The student who guesses the correct word...

Words to guide you.
September 10, 2004... Words are listed in a dictionary in alphabetical order. Along the top of each dictionary page are guide words. The guide words tell you the first and last words OR that page. Look at the guide words below. Circle the words in each box that...

How much sleep is needed?(Brief Article)
September 10, 2004... Giant pandas spend 14 hours each day eating. They spend the other 10 hours sleeping. Read the graph to see the amount of sleep some animals need each day. Then answer the questions that follow. Animals Giraffe 2 ...