Hurricane Sandy Anniversary

CAFE SKILL:  Compare and Contrast: How is something alike and different?

Today is the 1 Year Anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. We read about Ariel and her Silver Linings program!  Find out more about the past year in the links below.

WATCH
http://abcnews.go.com/WNN/video/superstorm-sandy-anniversary-shows-signs-recovery-20711148

READ
http://abcnews.go.com/US/hurricane-sandy-home-hotel-room-1st-anniversary/story?id=20684151

RESPOND
Use your four square response sheet to include FACTS about the 10/29/12 Storm, The Devastation, The Rebuilding Process, and the 10/29/13 Anniversary based on the information above and the story you read last month in Scope.

POST
In a blog post respond to the following statements:  I think...I feel...I wonder...
Make connections to your own experiences.

Chapter 9 What if....

What would it LOOK LIKE to humans if the Sky and the Sea went to war? 

 Post your description in a comment below. We should be able to visualize your war scene. 

 Classmates will vote on the best description after everyone has posted.

Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom

Chapter 6: I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom: Inferencing

What does the story tell you?....What do you know?...Make an Inference!

• What happens to Clarisse and her friends in the bathroom?
• What happens to Percy? 
• After looking at this event, think about another time in an earlier chapter when  "water" has helped Percy with mean kids. Describe that event.
• Do you think Percy has some connections with water? Explain what it could be.

Chapter 4: My Mother Teaches Me Bull Fighting

Chapter 4: Reflect and Connect

What are some of the things that Percy does to protect his Mother and Grover from the Minotaur?

Is there anyone you would sacrifice your life for?  Explain who and why?

To read more about a Minotaur and add to your poster..click here: http://camphalfblood.wikia.com/wiki/Minotaur

Making Connections

Chapter 3:  Making Connections - Hurricanes

While Percy is asleep in the cabin with his mom he dreams of a terrible storm. His mom wakes up and screams “Hurricane”

After reading the paired texts in Scholastic Scope about  rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy, take this interactive quiz.  When you are finished tell Mrs. Downey your score.


http://www.scholastic.com/scopemagazine/pdfs/SCOPE-100113-PairedTexts-InteractiveQuiz.pdf

Chapter 3: Virtual Field Trip

Chapter 3: Grover Unexpectedly Loses His Pants

Skill:  Visualizing and Matching with Real Images!

When you read you think about it and try to create a picture. When what you are reading is a real place…take the time to check it out and add a brick to your wall of knowledge!  Visit these places from Chapter 3 and blog about it!

Grand Central Station where Percy's Mom works at a candy shop
http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/

Visit a Street View Google Map of where Percy lives in Manhattan
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Overview Map of Montauk
https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

Explore TripAdvisor Montauk Vacations – Can you find a cabin to stay in like Percy and his mom?
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g48194-Montauk_Long_Island_New_York-Vacations.html#20205792


Blog about your virtual field trip to NYC.  What did you like? What did you dislike? Start a conversation....do not just simply answer the questions directly.

Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit Socks of Death

 Chapter 2: Three Old Ladies Knit the Socks of Death

READ about The Three Fates here:  http://www.greekmythology.com/Other_Gods/The_Fates/the_fates.html

WATCH short video clips here:

Video 2   http://youtu.be/dkhDpgbQ2qc

Video 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahRQ2Vrb-vQ

THINK and RESPOND:

• What does this chapter title mean to you after reading Chapter 2?   
• Do you think it is possible to foretell the future?  Have you ever had a feeling that something bad was about to happen?  
• How do you think Percy is feeling right now?
• Blog your thoughts!