Know Your World Extra articles from November 2004

Know Your World Extra archives from November 2004

A million thanks: California girl collects letters and music for the troops.(Teen Focus)
November 5, 2004... Earlier this year, Shauna Fleming wrote a letter to a U.S. soldier in Iraq. She wanted to thank the soldier for a job well done. The 15-year-old California girl felt so good about that first letter that she had a cool idea: Why not get...

All aboard!(Hot Topics)
November 5, 2004... Are you ready to ride on The Polar Express? The animated movie opens on November 10. It tells the story of a boy who takes a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve. On his journey, the boy shares a cool adventure with other children. He even...

Superfunny.(Hot Topics)(Movie Review)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Being out of work is tough. Being a superhero out of work is agony. There is no evil to fight. There are no bad guys to catch. Plus all that sitting around is hard on a superhero's waistline. That is the setup for The Incredibles. The...

Kicking butts.(Hot Topics)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... Ashley Sobrinski does not like cigarettes. The 17-year-old New Jersey girl wants to stop teens from smoking--no ifs, ands, or butts! "Tobacco companies are targeting young people," Ashley told KYW Extra. "They are trying to get you hooked...

A fab feline.(Hot Topics)
November 5, 2004... She has tiny black eyes and a yellow nose. She wears a red bow. Young girls can't get enough of her. Most guys just don't get it. Is she a new pop star? No. She's Hello Kitty! The ultracool cartoon cat without a mouth turns 30 years...

What in the world?(Hot Topics)
November 5, 2004... You have to go Down Under to get a view of this huge building. This place opened in 1973 and overlooks a famous harbor. From the side, the building looks like a ship at full sail. The white roof reminds some people of stacked seashells. More...

Dear Mr. President.(Feedback)
November 5, 2004... In the first issue of KYW Extra, we invited you to write a letter to the president. Readers from all over the country responded! We will send all of your letters to the White House. The president can read what is on your mind. Thanks to all of...

A different beat: sometimes you have to keep fighting for what you love.(Extra Play)(Play)
November 5, 2004... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Jack Sweeney: a 17-year-old boy garage band members Jenna Nick Willie Ian Sweeney: Jack's 15-year-old brother Veronica: Jack and Ian's 14-year-old...

Jojo: at 13 years old, the singer is making a name for herself.(Cover Story)
November 5, 2004... Joanna Levesque (luh-VEK) always knew she wanted to sing. At 2 years old, she sang nursery rhymes with a twist. "I would do riffs on them and make them jazzy," she says. As a young girl, Joanna enjoyed her mother's singing at church. 'I just...

Listen up! Your ears are trying to tell you something: turn it down!(Reality Check)
November 5, 2004... "Huh? What did you say?" "Speak up! I can't hear you!" Do you say things like that to your friends when they are talking to you? If so, you could have a hearing problem. Listening to your favorite music might be the cause. The ear...

Close up.(Just for You)
November 5, 2004... Look closely. What are they? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A. CD, b. accordion a. CD, b. accordion

Sound off.(Just for You)
November 5, 2004... What is your favorite type of music? * alternative * classical * country * R&B (rhythm and blues) * heavy metal * hip hop * rap * rock * other Go to www.weeklyreader.com/teens /know_your_world and...

Mind games.(Just for You)
November 5, 2004... Five bands are listed below, but their names are mixed up. Each band has three words in its name. Find the bands by putting the words in the correct order. Use a word in Row A and match it with a word in Row B and a word in Row C to form...

From the editor.(Editorial)
November 5, 2004... A year ago, Know Your World Extra presented its first issue devoted to the theme of music. In our year-end teacher's survey, many of you told us that the issue was a big hit with your students. We've always known that music is something most...

Daily reading and writing activities.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2004... * Letters From Home. After students read the story "A Million Thanks," have them write letters to U.S. soldiers overseas. Forward the letters to A Million Thanks, c/o Lutheran High School, 2222 N. Santiago Blvd., Orange, CA 92867. (Make sure...

Sweet music.
November 5, 2004... Name -- Date -- Read each clue to the crossword puzzle. Figure out the missing word from the Word Bank. Write the missing word in the numbered spaces in the puzzle. Many of the clues are from stories in this issue of Know Your World...

This and that.
November 5, 2004... Name -- Date -- An analogy compares two things that are somehow related. For example, bear is to cub as dog is to puppy. Read each sentence. Check the word that best completes the analogy. 1. Sock is to foot as glove is to ...

The Caribbean.
November 5, 2004... Name -- Date -- Below is a map showing many of the islands that make up the Caribbean. Many of the larger islands are labeled. Study the map. Then read the list of statements. Circle the correct answer to each statement. 1. The...

Paperboy to the rescue: a New York teen creates a superhero who takes on bullies.(Teen Focus)
November 19, 2004... OVERVIEW Students read about 14-year-old Omari Jeremiah, a budding author from the Bronx, New York. Jeremiah's first published book, Paperboy, tells the story of a boy who turns into a superhero and takes a stand against bullies. ...

Christmas with the Kranks.(Hot Topics)
November 19, 2004... This year, Luther and Nora Krank are giving their Christmas spirit a well-earned break.There will be no fancy light displays and crowded malls. There will be no fruitcakes and silly gifts to return. In fact, Luther (played by Tim Allen) and...

Turkey trivia.(Hot Topics)(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... Before digging into a Thanksgiving feast, here are some turkey facts to gobble, gobble: * It's not easy to sneak up on a turkey. They have excellent hearing and vision. * A spooked turkey can run 20 miles per hour. That's faster than...

Monster bully.(Movie Review)(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... You have to hand it to Godzilla. The Japanese movie monster turns 50 this year, but he still has all the classic moves. He stomps on cars with his oversized feet. He walks through power lines as if they were cobwebs. He wallops buildings...

What in the world? Clue #5.(KYW Contest!)
November 19, 2004... Have you ever lost track of time? That's hard to do near this famous landmark on the River Thames. The clock tower is 316 feet tall. There are four clock faces. The minute hands are 14 feet long. The hour hands are 9 feet long. The bells chime...

All the rage! Violence in video games is fake. Is the anger real!(Debate It!)
November 19, 2004... OVERVIEW Video games give children the ability to punch, kick, shoot, and even kill--as part of a game, that is--with the touch of a button or a joystick. This debate asks students to consider whether such games are too violent. ...

Taking back the streets: Todd is a big bully. Will Matt stand for it?(Extra Play)(Play)
November 19, 2004... Characters Narrators 1 and 2: people who tell the story Matt Ken seventh-grade friends Scene 1 Narrator 1: One day after school, Matt, Ken, and Alicia are in the video arcade at the mall. Narrator 2: Matt is playing...

You can call him scary: this guy is helping to stamp out anger and hatred.
November 19, 2004... OVERVIEW Students read about The Scary Guy, a hulking and tattoo-covered motivational speaker whose mission is to eliminate hate, violence, and prejudice. The Scary Guy discusses how he embarked on his mission, what makes bullies behave as...

Back off! Don't be a victim. Learn to become bully-proof!(Reality Check)
November 19, 2004... * A boy shoves a smaller boy on the playground. * A girl who gets good grades shouts "Loser!" every time she walks by a shy classmate. * A group of girls starts a rumor about a new student. They tell everyone that she's in love with a...

Close-up.(Just for You)
November 19, 2004... Look closely. Can you tell what is pictured here? Answer Key a. football, b. leaf

Sound off.(Just for You)(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... What would you do if you saw someone being bullied? * Join in the bullying. * Say or do something to stop the bullying. * Watch but do nothing. * Leave and tell someone who could help. * Leave and do nothing. * none...

By the numbers.(Just for You)
November 19, 2004... Read each equation below. Fill in the missing numbers. Then do the math. Example: Snow White's dwarfs (7) + Heinz (57) ketchup = 64 1. Animals: (--) Blind Mice + (--) Dalmatians = -- 2. Bands: blink-(--) + (--) Live Crew = -- 3....

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
November 19, 2004... From the Editor Do you want to know something scary? A recent study estimated there are 3.7 million bullies in grades 6 through 10 in the United States! A bully is defined as anyone who repeatedly verbally or physically torments another...

Daily reading and writing activities.(Teacher's Guide)(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... * Pretty Face. Have students look at the photographs of The Scary Guy on the cover and on pages 12 and 13. Have each student write five words to describe him. Then have the students use those adjectives in a sentence. * Check List. Have...

Taking back the streets.(Reading for comprehension)
November 19, 2004... How well do you remember the play Taking Back the Streets? Answer the questions below to find out. Check the correct answer to each question. 1. Where are Matt. Ken, and Alicia when the play begins? a. at school b. at Matt's house...

Bully and victim.(Comparing and contrasting)(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... Read the story about the bully and his victim. Then read the directions that follow. John used to bully Jason. Both of them live on Stone Creek Road. John is 14 years old. Jason is one year younger. John teased Jason as they walked home...

Cyber bullies.(Monitoring understanding)(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... Sometimes it is hard to understand a long piece of writing. It helps if you make sure that you understand small parts at a time. We have broken up a long piece of writing into three paragraphs. Read each paragraph. Then see how well you...

South America.(Reading a map)
November 19, 2004... This map shows the continent of South America. All countries, the major bodies of water, and a mountain range are labeled. Study the map. Then read the list of statements. Circle the correct answer to each statement. 1. The country in...

The scary guy's seven-day, seven-night challenge.(Following directions)(Brief Article)
November 19, 2004... Are you ready to take The Scary Guy's Seven-Day, Seven-Night Challenge? "This will be the hardest seven days of your life" The Scary Guy says. "I guarantee it?" But the challenge will show you how your words, your actions, and your choices...