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All Printables for April 15, 2013 MAGAZI NE WRITING READING AND Name: SKILL: Contractions Baseball s Contraction USE WITH: ly lebrity Scoop: Kel Ce Na mrks 22 e: on, p. Cla What s the Problem? READING AND POWER FOR WRITING TEENS MAGAZ SKILL: Problem an d Solution e d one or mor USE WITH: d into one an Return to Nim the two are shor tene s by rd ed wo s rm o fo tw n ctio Island, p. 12 is made when ite the contra A contraction ank below, wr bl ch ea In. oved letters is rem the blank. Below are fiv words under e write the pr solutions from the play oblem that. me ga each solutio Return to Nim s Isla my favorite nd. In the n solves. ball. char t, 1. I love base (It is) it. t ou ab lk tch it or ta g baseball, I wa t playin Name: no Problem 2. When good at hitting. s younger, I wa ) I not n s he (wa W 5. After reading the article Catching the out.online interview Tiger Killers and ikingthe Talk With a Tiger Exper t, use the Venn diagr seem to stop str am below to note facts that you learn use I ca be ed. me ) at not Inlau ed the outer (could, write gh parts of each er circle oth br two facts found only in the article or in the 6. My interview. In the overlapping part, write two facts found in both texts. give up. 7. But I (did not) have. sleep, I would practiced in my ever y day. If I (could have) 8. I practiced TO DISTRIBUTE TO THEIR STUD ENTS. Edmund falls into a cave, and he and N im find an endangered bat. ion Magazine Scholastic Act E COPIES OF 5 Nim and Edm un three endang d prove that ered animals live on the isl and. 3 April 15, 201 Scholastic Action Ma gazine Apr TO THEIR STUDENTS. (I will) Scholastic Action Magazine April 15, 2013. MAY MAKE COPIE Both seball player. be a famous ba Edmund feels useful becaus e he is helping a friend. il 15, 2013 MAY MAKE COPIES OF THIS PAGE TO DISTRIBUTE One day, Interview 2013 BY SCHOLASTIC INC. TEACHERS 10. (that is) 2013 BY SCHO 9. ho why I can hit a Nim and Edm un queen bee ne d release a ar Frankie s cam Booker and p. HERS LASTIC INC. TEAC 4 Article me run now. And S OF THIS PAGE 3 R STUDENTS (have not) Edmund pret ends his raft won t work so that Nim will let him stay. USE WITH: Catching the Tiger Killers, p. 4, and Talk With a Tiger Expert, online interview THIS PAGE TO player. good always been a Solution TEACHERS MAY MAK But I 1 LASTIC INC. (I have) SKILL: Comparing Information From Two Themed Texts DISTRIBUTE TO THEI Compare Texts About Tige 2 rs be 3. 4. s a little kid. fan since I wa en a baseball 2013 BY SCHO (I am) INE

Name: Vocabulary Review You saw these words in Catching the Tiger Killers and Pulled From the Flames. Do you remember what they mean? Choose the best definition for each underlined word below. 1. Two men were arrested for shooting elephants in a wildlife preserve. A a city park B an area where killing animals is against the law C a backyard D a ranch 2. Many young elephants lose their mothers because of poachers. A people who kill animals illegally B terrible illnesses C fires D car accidents 3. My aunt works in art conservation because she loves old paintings. A the protection of valuable things B the making of things C the destroying of things D the sale of equipment 4. Some endangered animals can be seen only in zoos. A animals that are dangerous B animals that are in danger of becoming extinct C pets D animals that are pretty 5. Some businesses won t hire you if you ve been convicted of a crime. A afraid B seen in the area C the victim D proven to be guilty skills: Vocabulary Review/ Context Clues Catching the Tiger Killers, p. 4, and Pulled From the Flames, p. 8 6. My cousin gets special help in school because he has autism. A very neat handwriting B a type of computer C a condition that can make it hard to communicate D a condition that can make it hard to sleep 7. I have an intense fear of heights. A very strong B very silly C very new D very nice 8. If you want to bring the fan outside, you ll need an extension cord. A colorful B able to become longer C very short D very expensive 9. What started as a small kitchen fire was soon an inferno. A a tiny spark B a huge, roaring fire C a tall candle D a matchstick 10. I m good at soccer because I can react quickly. A fall asleep B solve math problems C climb a tree D take action because of something that happens

Name: Test Your Knowledge Answer these questions about Pulled From the Flames. Fill in the bubble next to the best answer for each question. Reading- Comprehension Test Prep Pulled From the Flames, p. 8 1. This article is mainly about. A a teen who was saved from a fire B a teen who saved a child from a fire C a teen whose house burned down D an 8-year-old firefighter 2. Marcos lives in. A Michigan B Ohio C Oregon D Vermont 3. How old was Marcos at the time of the fire? A 13 C 15 B 14 D 16 4. Why did Cody lock himself in a bedroom? A He was afraid of the fire. B He disliked Marcos. C He was angry with his parents. D He wanted to take a nap. 5. Which happened first? A Marcos climbed up the ladder. B marcos and Cody reached the ground. C Marcos heard shouting. D Marcos s dad tried to reach Cody. 6. Which statement is an opinion? A Marcos appeared on TV. B Marcos s dad held the ladder steady. C Firefighters put the fire out. D Marcos should become a firefighter. 7. In Marcos s quote It took Cody a little while, the word little is. A a noun B a verb C an adjective D an adverb 8. Which is the best summary of the section Hailed as a Hero? A Marcos is a superhero. B Snow and hail put out the fire. C Cody likes Superman. D many people were impressed with Marcos s bravery. 9. Which fact shows that Cody s family was grateful for what Marcos did? A They brought him flowers. B They lived nearby. C Marcos got to be on TV. D Firefighters shook Marcos s hand. 10. The author s purpose for writing this article was probably to. A persuade readers to do homework B entertain readers with funny facts C inform readers about a teen s brave act D instruct readers on how to use a ladder

Name: What s the Problem? Problem and Solution Return to Nim s Island, p. 12 Below are five solutions from the play Return to Nim s Island. In the chart, write the problem that each solution solves. Problem Solution 1 edmund pretends his raft won t work so that Nim will let him stay. 2 edmund falls into a cave, and he and Nim find an endangered bat. 3 4 5 nim and Edmund release a queen bee near Booker and Frankie s camp. edmund feels useful because he is helping a friend. nim and Edmund prove that three endangered animals live on the island.

Name: You Be the Editor Proofreading Soda Superstar, p. 18 Ruby has written about the article Soda Superstar. Her work contains errors. Read Ruby s writing. Then answer the questions. 1. Yesterday, my class read the debate Soda Superstar. Afterward, I brought my copy of Action home to show the debate to my family. 2. I think it s disgusting that Beyoncé is appearing in soda ads, my mom said. She s a role model for milions of kids and teens. This is like she s telling them to fill up on sugar. 3. My sister didn t agree. They don t have to be told, Mom, she said. Most kids at my school drink soda whether they see an ad for it or not. 4. I agree d with my sister. She had a good point. I like Beyoncé s music, I said. But that doesn t mean I d eat or drink something just because she advertised it. 5. We all looked at my dad, waiting to sea what he would say. He was quiet for a long time. Then he got up from the table. I m thirsty, he announced. Anyone want some soda? 1. In paragraph 2, which word is misspelled? A disgusting B appearing C role D milions 2. In paragraph 3, Ruby must add quotation marks after the word. A agree B Mom C most D not 3. In paragraph 4, Ruby must delete the apostrophe from the word. A agree d B Beyoncé s C doesn t D I d 4. In paragraph 5, Ruby must replace the word with its homophone. A to B sea C would D some

Name: Baseball Contractions Contractions Celebrity Scoop: Kelly Clarkson, p. 22 A contraction is made when two words are shortened into one and one or more letters is removed. In each blank below, write the contraction formed by the two words under the blank. 1. I love baseball. (It is) my favorite game. 2. When (I am) not playing baseball, I watch it or talk about it. 3. (I have) been a baseball fan since I was a little kid. 4. But I (have not) always been a good player. 5. When I was younger, I (was not) good at hitting. 6. My brother laughed at me because I 7. But I (did not) give up. 8. I practiced every day. If I 9. And 10. One day, (that is) (I will) (could have) (could not) why I can hit a home run now. be a famous baseball player. seem to stop striking out. practiced in my sleep, I would have.

Name: Compare Texts About Tigers Comparing Information From Two Themed Texts Catching the Tiger Killers, p. 4, and Talk With a Tiger Expert, online interview After reading the article Catching the Tiger Killers and the online interview Talk With a Tiger Expert, use the Venn diagram below to note facts that you learned. In the outer parts of each circle, write two facts found only in the article or in the interview. In the overlapping part, write two facts found in both texts. Article Both Interview

Name: Read and View After reading the article on pp. 4-7 and viewing the video Hunt for the Tiger Slayers, answer the questions below. Analyzing Text and Video Catching the Tiger Killers, p. 4, and Hunt for the Tiger Slayers, online video Lesson Plan: Text and Video, p. T2 1. According to the article and the video, how did officials catch the poachers? 2. Choose one piece of visual text for example, the diagram in the article, or the line graph or map in the video. What information does it share with the reader? 3. Which helps you understand new words better, the article or the video? Why? 2013 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students. 4. What are some advantages of telling the story in a video format? 5. Which of these do you think is the purpose of the video to persuade, to inform, or to entertain? Explain your answer. Action Teaching Guide April 15, 2013 T3

Name: A Story of Bravery In this issue of Action, there are two stories about heroic teens. Now you can write your own tale of bravery! On the lines below, write a story about a brave deed real or imaginary. Use separate paper if you need more room. Narrative Writing Pulled From the Flames, p. 8 lesson plan: Writing a Narrative, p. T4 Start with a sentence that introduces the characters. Then tell the events in the order in which they happened. Finally, end with a conclusion that sums up the story. Introduce characters Events in order 2013 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students. Conclusion Action Teaching Guide April 15, 2013 T5

Name: Contractions Memory Game Contractions Celebrity Scoop: Kelly Clarkson, p. 22 Lesson Plan: Contractions Memory Game, p. T6 Half of the squares below contain word pairs. On the blank squares, write the contractions that can be made from each word pair. Cut out all the squares along the dotted lines to make cards for the game. Then flip the cards over. How to Play: Play with a partner. Player 1 turns over two cards. If the cards are not a pair (a contraction and the words it s made from), Player 1 turns the cards back over, and Player 2 takes a turn. If the cards are a pair, Player 1 gets a point and can take the pair of cards off the table. Play continues until all cards have been matched. does not they have could have we are he is are not that is I will 2013 by Scholastic Inc. Teachers may make copies of this page to distribute to their students. Action Teaching Guide April 15, 2013 T7

Name: Cause and Effect A cause is something that makes something else happen. An effect is what happens. Below, write three causes and effects found in the article Catching the Tiger Killers. Cause Effect Cause and Effect Catching the Tiger Killers, p. 4 Cause Effect Cause Effect

Name: Making Inferences Making Inferences Pulled From the Flames, p. 8 Making an inference means using clues from a text to figure out something that isn t stated. For example, if you read Josh was glad he had sunscreen on and After five minutes outside, Josh was already sweating, you d be able to figure out that it was a hot, sunny day. In the chart below, write two sets of clues from the article Pulled From the Flames. Then write down the inference you made from each set of clues. Clues Make an Inference Clue 1: Clue 2: Clue 1: Clue 2:

Name: Plan an Essay After reading the debate, decide what you think about the topic. Use the map below to plan out an essay that explains your opinion. Your outline should include: Introduction: One or two sentences that explain what your essay is about. Main idea: One or two sentences that describe the main idea of your essay. Supporting details: Two or three facts that support, or say more about, the main idea. Conclusion: One or two sentences that explain what you most want the reader to learn from the essay. Introduction Creating an Essay Outline Soda Superstar, p. 18 Main Idea Supporting Details Conclusion

Name: C. Plot Parts Plot Diagram Return to Nim s Island, p. 12 A plot is what happens in a story. Most plots have five basic parts. After reading Return to Nim s Island, use the diagram below to briefly describe each part of the plot. B. Middle/Climax (the problem gets worse) D. A. Rising Action (a problem arises) Beginning/Exposition (main characters are introduced) E. Falling Action (the problem begins to be solved) Resolution (the problem is solved/story ends)

Name: Vocabulary Journal Choose three words from this issue of Action. In the boxes below, write each word, what you think it means, a synonym (another word with a similar meaning), and a sentence using the word. Building Vocabulary Entire Issue Definition Does this word have a synonym? If so, what is it? Word Sentence Definition Does this word have a synonym? If so, what is it? Word Definition Sentence Does this word have a synonym? If so, what is it? Word Sentence

Grammar Challenge Contractions Contest Write three contractions and the two words that are combined to make up each of those contractions. (Pick different contractions than the ones that appear in the article Celebrity Scoop: Kelly Clarkson on pages 22-23.) Send them to us for a chance to win. Entry form is below and rules are on the second page of this PDF. 1 2 3 + = word 1 word 2 contraction + = word 1 word 2 contraction + = word 1 word 2 contraction Official Entry Form Student name: Age: Grade: Teacher name: School name: School address: School phone number: My parent or legal guardian consents to my participation in this contest. Parent s or legal guardian s signature: To Enter: E-mail your words and definitions to actionmag@scholastic.com, or mail entries to: Contractions Contest, Scholastic Action, 557 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. No purchase necessary. Open to legal U.S. residents in grades 6-12. Entries must be received by May 12, 2013. Void where prohibited. Complete rules and details are on the next page. april 15, 2013

Official Rules: 1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. To enter, fill out the official entry form completely. E-mail entries to actionmag@scholastic.com or mail to Contractions Contest, Scholastic Action Magazine, 557 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on May 12, 2013. Scholastic Inc. ( Sponsor ) assumes no responsibility for lost, misdirected, damaged, stolen, postage-due, illegible, or late entries or mail. All entries (and rights in the winning entries) become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. 2. Contest is open to legal residents of the United States in grades 6 through 12 as of April 15, 2013, except employees of Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies (collectively, Related Entities ), and the immediate families of each. Contest is void where prohibited by law. 3. Entries will be judged based on accuracy of words. Winners will be randomly chosen from all eligible entries. Judging will be completed on or about May 20, 2013, by Sponsor, whose decisions on all matters relating to this contest are final. 4. Winners parents/legal guardians will be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release. Form must be received within 14 days after notification, or an alternate winner will be selected. 5. Prize: Five winners will each receive a copy of Gail Snyder s book Dream Big: American Idol Superstars: Kelly Clarkson. 6. No prize substitution except by Sponsor in case of unavailability, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. By accepting the prize, winner agrees that Sponsor, Related Entities, and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees will have no liability or responsibility for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting from participation in the contest and/or the acceptance, possession, or use of any prize, and they will be held harmless against any claims of liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize awarded. By entering, participants warrant that their submissions are their original work and that Sponsor s use of any writing submitted will not violate any rights of any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any copyrights. Participants further agree to indemnify and hold Sponsor harmless from any claims arising from Sponsor s use of participants submissions. 7. The winners will be notified by Sponsor via phone or mail on or about May 20, 2013. In addition to other rights granted herein, the winners likenesses and/or biographical information and their entries may be published by Scholastic and/or news outlets, and winners may be contacted by Sponsor to arrange an interview to appear in such outlet, without further compensation. 8. Sponsor: Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

Read. Write. Win! Topic Sentence Elephant-Poop Coffee Would you try coffee made with beans picked from elephant poop? Why or why not? Read the article Elephant-Poop Coffee on page 2. Then follow these steps to write a persuasive paragraph. Entry form is below and rules are on the second page of this PDF. 1. Start with a topic sentence. 2. Next, write three sentences to support your opinion. Each sentence should offer one reason. 3. Finish with a concluding sentence stating your opinion again but using different words. 3 Reasons Conclusion To Enter Official Entry Form Please continue on another sheet of paper if you need more room. Student name: Age: Grade: Teacher name: School name: School address: School phone number: My parent or legal guardian consents to my participation in this contest. Parent s or legal guardian s signature: E-mail your persuasive paragraph to actionmag@scholastic.com, or mail entries to: Elephant-Poop Coffee Contest, Scholastic Action, 557 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. No purchase necessary. Open to legal U.S. residents in grades 6-12. Entries must be received by May 12, 2013. Void where prohibited. Complete rules and details are on page 2 of this PDF.

Official Rules: 1. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. To enter, fill out official entry form completely. E-mail entries to actionmag@scholastic.com or mail to Elephant-Poop Coffee Contest, Scholastic Action Magazine, 557 Broadway, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10012. All entries must be received by 5 p.m. on May 12, 2013. Scholastic Inc. ( Sponsor ) assumes no responsibility for lost, misdirected, damaged, stolen, postage-due, illegible, or late entries or mail. All entries (and rights in the winning entries) become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. 2. Contest is open to legal residents of the United States in grades 6 through 12 as of April 15, 2013, except employees of Sponsor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and their respective advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies (collectively, Related Entities ), and the immediate families of each. Contest is void where prohibited by law. 3. Entries will be judged based on logic, clarity, and persuasiveness. Judging will be completed on or about May 20, 2013, by Sponsor, whose decisions on all matters relating to this contest are final. 4. Winners parents/legal guardians will be required to sign and return an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release. Form must be received within 14 days after notification, or an alternate winner will be selected. 5. Prize: Five winners will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card. 6. No prize substitution except by Sponsor in case of unavailability, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. By accepting the prize, winner agrees that Sponsor, Related Entities and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees will have no liability or responsibility for any injuries, losses, or damages of any kind resulting from participation in the contest and/or the acceptance, possession, or use of any prize, and they will be held harmless against any claims of liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize awarded. By entering, participants warrant that their submissions are their original work and that Sponsor s use of any writing submitted will not violate any rights of any other person or entity, including, without limitation, any copyrights. Participants further agree to indemnify and hold Sponsor harmless from any claims arising from Sponsor s use of participants submissions. 7. The winner will be notified by Sponsor via phone or mail on or about May 20, 2013. In addition to other rights granted herein, the winners likenesses and/or biographical information and their entries may be published by Scholastic and/or news outlets and winners may be contacted by Sponsor to arrange an interview to appear in such outlet, without further compensation. 8. Sponsor: Scholastic Inc., 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012