2009: Year in Review v. 78 # 1/28-2/4

Read: THE YEAR THAT WAS on pages 4 & 5, and respond to the question below (2-3 complete sentence).


What do you think was the biggest news story of 2009? Why?

Higher Level Thinking Question

Every year millions of trees are cut down and used for Christmas trees for a few weeks, then left to die. Do you think that is okay? Is there an alternative?

4-5 complete sentences!!

Inspiring Steps V. 78 # 9 pg 4-5 10/8-10/14

Think of an issue in your community and create a list of concrete things you can do to help improve the situation.

4-6 complete sentences!!

Please list what subject you would like for your extra credit to be applied to.

Inspiring Steps V. 78 # 9 pg 4-5 10/8-10/14

Read Inspiring Steps pages 4-5 and answer the following question.

Zach walks to raise awareness of homelessness among kids. In what other ways can attention be brought to a cause?

3-4 complete sentences!!!

Melting Away pages 4-5 V.78 # 10

Read Melting Away pages 4-5 and answer the following question.

What are some other reasons a warming world could be harmful?

2-3 complete senctence!!!

The Torch Takes Off! Vol.72 # 6 10/26-11/2

If you could be a torchbearer in an Olympic relay, in which country would you like to carry the tourch, and why?


Must be 4-5 complete sentences!

Heating Up Vol. 72 # 6 10/26-11/2

What are some other reasons a warming world could be harmful?


Must be 4-5 complete sentences!!!