Know Your World Extra articles from January 2003

Know Your World Extra archives from January 2003

Meet Zero: Khleo Thomas and his Holes character have a few things in a common. (Teen Tracks).
January 10, 2003... Khleo Thomas is Zero. That is not a nice thing to say about someone, but for Khleo (KLEE-oh), it is a true statement. Khleo plays the role of a boy named Zero in the movie Holes. The film, based on a popular book, will be in theaters soon....

Teen racer: Stephen Leicht isn't old enough to drive a car on the streets. Instead, he's tearing up racetracks. (Who's in the News).
January 10, 2003... On weekdays, Stephen Leicht (LIGHT) gets a lift to high school from his mother. At 15, he isn't quite old enough to drive a car to school by himself. On weekends, though, Stephen gets to take his own car for a spin. He drives a 2002...

Do movie ratings work? You rate the system. (News Debate).
January 10, 2003... The scene is a common one. A 15-year-old boy tells his parents that he is going to see a PG-13 movie with friends. A parent drives the teen to the theater, where he meets his friends. The teens scope out the area and then plan their attack....

Holes the movie: teens try to dig to the bottom of a mystery. (Extra Play).
January 10, 2003... Know Your World Extra is proud to share scenes from the upcoming movie Holes. Our play is based on the movie's script. The script is based on a book of the same name written by Louis Sachar. The story takes place at Camp Green Lake. The...

King Tut: a tale of murder? Mystery still surrounds the death of Ancient Egypt's boy-king. (News Feature).
January 10, 2003... The time was more than 3,300 years ago. Egypt was a force to be feared. It was a strong and wealthy nation. At Egypt's head was an unlikely ruler--a boy we call Tut. Tut had been crowned Egypt's king by the time he was 10 years old. King...

To the rescue: know some basic first aid to treat minor burns and other wounds. (Reality Check).
January 10, 2003... No one likes to get hurt. Many times when an injury takes place, medical help is not close by. First aid is used to treat injuries just after they happen. Knowing some basic first aid can be helpful the next time you or someone near you...

Star tracks.
January 10, 2003... Madonna was short on cash at a London cafe. The rich singer did not have her purse. Madonna wanted to buy her son a piece of cake. She asked two strangers for money. The women did not recognize the superstar. They gave her the money anyway....

Cross them out.
January 10, 2003... To solve this puzzle, you must cross out II words. Word pairs count as one word. Follow the directions below. 1 Cross out two ancient structures in Egypt. Find the words in Column 3 and Row E. 2 Cross out three words that rhyme with...

From books to films: many movies based on popular books have been made. Use the library, a newspaper, or the Web to match the plot with the name of the movie.
January 10, 2003... -- 1. A guy with furry feet and his best a. Pinocchio friend try to destroy a ring. b. Harry Potter and the -- 2. A troubled kid looks for a prize. Chamber of Secrets --...

Hear them roar! Young actors light up the Broadway stage. (Teen Tracks).
January 31, 2003... Most actors can only dream of making it to Broadway. Derek Taylor and Tiana Kenney are already there, and they are still kids. Derek and Tiana (TEE-ah-nuh) star in The Lion King. The story is about a young lion named Simba who finds his way...

Shining star: after a bumpy ride, Halle Berry is on top of the world. (Who's in the News).
January 31, 2003... Halle Berry is a huge movie star. A year ago, she made Hollywood history. She became the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. She won the Oscar for her role in the movie Monster's Ball. The role showed...

Snooze alarm: should school start later in the morning so teens can get more sleep? (News Debate).
January 31, 2003... Your alarm goes off. The room is still dark. You squint at the alarm clock. It's not even 6 a.m.! Still, you have to get up for school. You brush your teeth and stumble into your clothes. You know that by 10 a.m. you will be struggling to...

Breaking the ice: Willie O'Ree is blind in one eye, and he is black. He still made hockey history.
January 31, 2003... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Willie O'Ree Dad: Willie's father Joe: McQuade: a barber Coach Richard O'Ree: Willie's brother Doctor Scout Milt Schmidt: coach of the Boston...

The rise of hip-hop: hip-hop is a new culture that goes way back. (News Feature).
January 31, 2003... You are walking down the street. A stretch limousine cruises by. Loud music blares from the limo as it pulls up to a posh hotel. The limo's doors swing open. Ten large men emerge. They are wearing enough jewelry to sink a ship. Then, the...

Party chef: you rented the movies. Now you need to make popcorn for all your guests. (Reality Check).
January 31, 2003... You have invited friends over for a movie marathon. You decide to make Party Popcorn for you and your 11 guests. To have enough popcorn to go around, you have to double the recipe. Read the recipe for Party Popcorn below. Then answer the...

Star tracks.
January 31, 2003... Singer Enrique Iglesias is selling one of his homes. The house is listed for $9.7 million. It is located on Biscayne Bay in Miami Beach. Professional tennis star Anna Kournikova is a neighbor. Brandy will blow out her birthday candles on...

Cross them out.
January 31, 2003... To solve this puzzle, you must cross out seven words. Word pairs count as one word. Follow the direction below. 1 Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to travel here. Find the answer in Row D. 2 Granville T Woods was an...

Synonyms.
January 31, 2003... Two or more words that mean the same thing are called synonyms. The words large and big are examples. Match words in the article "The Rise of Hip-Hop" to words that mean the same thing. The first one is done for you. Words from article...