Know Your World Extra articles from September 2006

Know Your World Extra archives from September 2006

Your own world.(World Wonders)
September 1, 2006... Do you ever wish you had your own little piece of the world? Well, if you have $7 million, you can! That's how much each of these islands costs. The islands were created by a real estate company in the Persian Gulf. The group of islands is...

Write-a-rap contest: win prize money! Make music!(Hot Topics)
September 1, 2006... Get ready to rap! Know Your World Extra wants you to write a rap song for this year's contest. The winner gets $50, and our magazine's own DJ Extra will produce your rap as a finished music track available on our Web site. Do you have what it...

What's Romeo into?
September 1, 2006... OVERVIEW The Hot Topics pages of Know Your World Extra are a great opportunity to engage students in warm-up reading activities. This issue's short articles feature a description of our new Write-a-Rap contest and an interview with...

Cool dates.(Calendar)
September 1, 2006... * September 2 Matrix star Keanu Reeves 4 turns 42. * September 5 It's Labor Day, the U.S. holiday that honors workers. Take a break! * September 8 Singer Alecia Moore (also known as Pink) turns 27. * September 11 Rapper Christopher...

The new sound: reggaeton star Don Omar is the new face of Latin music.(Biography)
September 1, 2006... OVERVIEW Don Omar is a rising star in the popular new genre of Latin music called reggaeton. He began his career as a preacher before he graduated high school in Carolina, Puerto Rico. He later entered the music industry. Note: Not...

English only? Should English be the official U.S. language?
September 1, 2006... OVERVIEW One aspect of the immigration debate centers on language. This Debate It! feature presents language data and asks students whether English should be the official language of the United States. BEFORE READING Introduce...

The laser king: can the new kid take on the best of the best?
September 1, 2006... Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2--people who tell the story Dylan--the Laser King Freddy--laser tag team captain who challenges Dylan's team Jim and John--Dylan's teammates Paul and Maya--Freddy's teammates Mr....

Make new friends: meeting new people doesn't have to be scary. Read these tips for getting along.
September 1, 2006... Welcome back to school! Walking through the halls, you might see a lot of people you don't know. You might want to find some cool new people to hang out with. Here are some simple ideas that will help you get along with new people. 1....

Bad to the bone!
September 1, 2006... This pooch means business. Where is this dog going? Write something funny in the word bubble, and send it to us. Don't forget to attach your name, grade, and hometown. We'll print our favorite entries! E-mail your entries to:...

Brainteaser.
September 1, 2006... One 3-letter word completes all of the words below. What is it? When you figure it out, fill in the blanks, and read each complete sentence. * The painting hangs above the--TLE. * That WO--is my hero! * I don't know how I'll--AGE....

From the editor.(new features added)(Editorial)(Brief article)
September 1, 2006... Welcome back to school and to another year of Know Your World Extra. I want to introduce you to some of the exciting elements the Extra team has added to the magazine. The new features are designed to help you extend each high-interest article...

Know your words: 'The New Sound' and The Laser King.
September 1, 2006... Match the new words you learned in this issue with their definitions. WORD DEFINITION --1. collaborating A. to get someone to join --2. achievement B. something good a person ...

All over again: using the prefix re--.
September 1, 2006... Sometimes the beginning of a word has a meaning of its own. That part of the word is called a prefix. A prefix tells you a lot about the meaning of a word. For example, the prefix re- means "again" Usually when a word starts with re-, it means...

From the editor.(Teacher's Guide)(Editorial)
September 22, 2006... Teamwork is a lifelong skill. It is built on communication and trust. This issue focuses on teamwork in the military, in classic fiction, and in the classroom. We hope your students enjoy the issue, and as always, we welcome your feedback. ...

Know your words 'combat rap' and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.(Building Vocabulary)
September 22, 2006... Match the words you learned in this issue with their definitions. WORD DEFINITION --1. reimbursement A. put together --2. independently B. a ship that can travel underwater C. a disgusting...

Egypt: study the map, and then follow the directions below.(Using a Map)
September 22, 2006... 1. The library shown on page 2 of this issue is in Alexandria, Egypt. Draw a circle on the map to mark the location of the library. 2. A canal is a human-made waterway dug across land. Write the name of the canal located near...

Using the period.(Punctuation Practice)
September 22, 2006... Here are three rules you should know. RULE I A period goes at the end of a complete sentence. EXAMPLE I'm hungry. Let's order the biggest pizza. RULE 2 The first letter of a new sentence after a period is capitalized....

Big business.(Synthesizing Ideas)
September 22, 2006... On page 5 of issue 2, you read about a pizza shop that attracts customers by selling the largest pizza in the world. Something that a business sells is called a product.Think of a supersized product that you think would attract a lot of...

Super ball.(World Wonders)
September 22, 2006... Welcome to the space library! This giant ball is part of a library in Alexandria, Egypt, It's a special kind of theater called a planetarium. Visitors go inside through an underground passage to see a light show about stars and planets. The...

Hot wheels.(Hot Topics)
September 22, 2006... Every year, car companies come up with concept cars to test. Concept means "idea," and those cars are full of new ideas. This year, the big trend is making cars that use less gasoline. The GMC PAD from General Motors is all about style. It...

Pizza time! The Big One breaks records!(Mama Lena's Pizza House)
September 22, 2006... If you want to take this pizza home, you had better bring a pickup truck. In fact, you had better bring a moving van. This pie is called "The Big One" and it is 4 1/2 feet long and 3 feet wide. It weighs more than 50 pounds! The Big One is...

Cool dates.(Calendar)
September 22, 2006... * September 24 The Muslim celebration of Ramadan begins. * September 28 Actress and pop singer Hilary Duff turns 19. * October 1 Yom Kippur, the holiest Jewish holiday, begins. * October 8 Singer Gwen Stefani...

Combat rap.(Cover story)
September 22, 2006... * You look me up and down 'cause you're thinking I'm weak, Until you see me in Iraq, patrolling the streets. --Sergeant Kisha Pollard (rap name Miss Flame) * Sergeant Marion Saunders was injured in the leg. Even after he returned home...

Joining up: should military recruiters be allowed in schools?(Debate It!)
September 22, 2006... About 100,000 teenagers joined the military in 2004. Nearly 57 percent of all Army, Navy, Marine, and Air Force recruits are 17 to 19 years old. That means military recruiters, or officers in charge of finding volunteers, are very interested in...

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea: can this crew survive?(Readers' Theater)(Play)
September 22, 2006... An adaptation of the classic novel by Jules Verne Cast of Characters Narrators 1, 2, 3--people who tell the story Pierre--a French scientist Counsel--Pierre's servant Commander Farragut--commander of the battleship USS...

Study group: do you ever have trouble working in groups? Read these tips for making a team project a success.(Reality Check)
September 22, 2006... How often does your teacher say, "All right, class, let's break into groups"? Teachers love to assign group projects, because teamwork is a lifelong skill. Here are some basic tips that will help you and your teammates get an A on your next...

Subway surfin' sumo!(Stuff: What's So Funny?)
September 22, 2006... It looks as if this guy is on his way to catch some really big waves. Write something totally tubular for his word bubble, and send it to us. Be sure to include your name, grade, and hometown. We'll need that information if we print your entry....

Brainteaser.
September 22, 2006... Use the size, shape, and position of these words to figure out each mystery phrase. * HOME -- * DISTANCE -- * an PIZZA -- 1. mobile home, 2. long distance, 3. extra-large pizza