Know Your World Extra articles from November 2007

Know Your World Extra archives from November 2007

Rock solid.(World Wonders)(Stone Forest in China)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Stand in that pagoda (pah-GOH-dah), a building with a curving roof, in Yunnan province in China. You'll see a forest, but not one made of trees. The pagoda overlooks the Stone Forest. More than 270 million years ago,...

Natalie in Wonderland: a Q&A with the star of the new movie Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium.(Hot Topics)(question and answer with Natalie Portman)(Interview)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What kid hasn't dreamed of owning a toy store? In the new movie Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, a young woman inherits a toy store from her boss, Mr. Magorium (Dustin Hoffman). Did we mention that Mr. Magorium is 243...

Cool dates.(Calendar)
November 2, 2007... * November 4 Rapper Diddy, aka Sean Combs, turns 38. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * November 9 Former reality TV star and boy-bander Nick Lachey was born in 1973. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * November 11 It's Veterans Day. This...

He's got drive! Brad Coleman is NASCAR's youngest driver.
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most teenagers have to take driver's education before they can drive. Brad Coleman's experience was a little different. "I sat in the training car with the instructor," Brad told Extra. "I was getting the seat and...

Touchy about touching: should schools have a hands-off policy?(Debate It!)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You would expect to get into trouble for fighting in school or for tripping someone in the halls. But what's wrong with high-fiving a teammate or giving your best friend a hug? Joyce Kilmer Middle School in...

Double trouble: why is Dr. Jekyll acting strangely? And just who is Mr. Hyde?(Readers' Theater)(Play)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Mr. Utterson--a lawyer Mr Enfield--Utterson's cousin Dr. Lanyon--a doctor Mr. Hyde--a criminal Dr. Jekyll--a scientist ...

Quit shouting! And other internet guidelines.(Reality Check)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We use the Internet and e-mail to communicate. However, sometimes people have difficulty understanding one another. If you follow certain guidelines, people will get your point. Netiquette rules, or Internet manners,...

Snack attack.(What's So Funny?)
November 2, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] this doesn't look like a very happy meal! What was this guy thinking? Write something in the bubble, and send it to us. Include your name and hometown. We'll print our favorite entries. Here are some of our...

Just a little lie.(WEB ACTIVITIES)
November 2, 2007... 1. white lie, 2. white lie, 3. serious lie, 4. white lie, 5. serious lie

From the editor.(Editorial)
November 2, 2007... Sometimes, it's hard for students to know whom to look up to. The boldfaced names in the media today--Lindsay! Paris! Britney!--aren't what we'd call role models by any stretch of the imagination. That's why we're so pleased to feature not one...

Double trouble.(Reading Comprehension)
November 2, 2007... How well do you remember the play Double Trouble? Circle the letter of the correct answer to each question below. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. What does Enfield say happened to a little girl in front of a dark building? A. She was...

China.(Map Skills)
November 2, 2007... Study the map, and then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. What is the capital of China? A. Harbin B. Nanchang C. Beijing D. Hong Kong 2. The capital is located near the--coast of China. A....

Know your words.(Building Vocabulary)
November 2, 2007... 'He's Got Drive!' and Double Trouble For each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WORD 1. sacrifice 2. investigate 3. despite 4. hunch 5. curious 6. simulator ...

Interacting with text: write a resume.
November 2, 2007... A resume is a summary of jobs and experiences. When you apply for a job, e resume shows the employer you are qualified for the job. Complete the sample resume below with your information. I am interested in applying for: My past jobs...

Understanding sentence agreement: do you agree?
November 2, 2007... For a sentence to make sense, the subject and the verb must agree. That means if the subject of the sentence is singular, then the verb must be singular. And if the subject is plural, then the verb must be plural. Directions: Read the...

Thinking critically: scanvenger hunt.
November 2, 2007... A scavenger hunt is a popular party game. Usually, two or more teams are given a list of things to find. The first team to find all the items wins the game. Directions: Find the answers to the following questions. Use sources such as the...

Comparing and contrasting: healthy choice.
November 2, 2007... How do tomatoes and apples compare? Both have different characteristics. Some of their characteristics are the same. Directions: Below is a diagram and facts about tomatoes and apples. Read the facts. If a fact is true only about a tomato,...

Building vocabulary: on the run.
November 2, 2007... When you read, you are thinking about how the words are used in the sentences. Some words have many meanings. One such word is run. Directions: Read each sentence below, then look at the list of definitions for the word run. Write the...

Solving word problems: organizing information.
November 2, 2007... Each word problem below gives you too much information. One sentence has information you don't need to solve the problem. Directions: Underline the sentence you don't need. Then solve the equation. 1. Mark buys lunch for himself and...

KYW extension activity book.(Teacher's Page)(Know Your World)
November 2, 2007... Dear Know Your World Extra Teacher: Welcome to the 2007-2008 Skills Extenders booklet. The activities in this booklet supplement the Teacher's Guides you receive with each issue of Know Your World Extra. The reproducibles can be used...

Oh, Canada!(World Wonders)
November 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] At North America's easternmost point lies Cape Spear. These rocky shores are in Newfoundland, a province of Canada. Nearby is the city of St. John's, where English explorers first settled in 1605. This lighthouse,...

Chris is cookin'! Q&A with Chris Warren Jr., star of High School Musical 2.(Hot Topics)(question and answer)(Interview)
November 16, 2007... The Wildcats are back, and they're on vacation! We're sure you've heard of High School Musical (HSM). It's a Disney Channel movie that came out in 2006. The movie is about a shy new student, Gabriella (Vanessa Hudgens), who is good at math and...

Cool dates.(Calendar)
November 16, 2007... * November 21 To infinity and beyond! In 1995, Toy Story became the first full-length, completely computeranimated movie. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * November 22 Happy turkey day! It's Thanksgiving. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] *...

Sweet success: the kids at Lickity Split Chocolate make candy that celebrates their native American heritage.(Company overview)
November 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The delicious chocolate is melted and drizzled into the molds. The candy cools, with heavenly scents wafting through the room. The candy makers are hard at work. Sounds like a sweet career, right? The kids at Lickity...

Pod problem: should schools ban MP3 players?(Debate It!)
November 16, 2007... What's on your iPod playlist? Kanye West? Carrie Underwood? Rihanna? How about the answers to your science test? That's the concern some school officials have. They are afraid that students will use MP3 players or other electronic devices to...

The Count of Monte Cristo: revenge is a funny thing.(Readers' Theater)(Play)
November 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Morrel--Dante's boss Dante--a worker on a ship Danglars--Dante's co-worker Fernand--Dante's neighbor Mercedes---Dante's fiancee Villefort--a police...

Speak easy: learn how to give a speech.(Reality Check)
November 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Your palms begin to sweat. That knot in your stomach tightens. You suddenly feel... exposed. Everyone is looking at you! Will this never end? Nothing gets students as nervous as having to present a report in...

Going somewhere? (What's So Funny?
November 16, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Somebody's got a long, long road ahead! What's this guy doing? Write what he is saying, and send it to us. Be sure to include your name and hometown. Come on, earn your stripes! Here are some of our favorites...

From the editor.(Editorial)
November 16, 2007... High School Musical 2 (HSM2) was a hit this summer and with good reason! The Disney Channel movie has likable characters that teens and tweens can emulate, and a plot that preaches following your dreams. Now that most of the HSM2 gang is on...

Canada.
November 16, 2007... Study the map of Canada. Then answer the questions about the map. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. What is the capital of Canada? A. Quebec C. Whitehorse B. Toronto D. Ottawa 2. Which country borders Canada? 3. Pretend you are...

Know your words.(Building Vocabulary)
November 16, 2007... 'Sweet Success' and The Count of Monte Cristo For each word, write the letter of its definition in the blank. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WORD DEFINITION 1. incriminating A. potions or medicines 2. devastated ...