2010+Games+Handouts

The handouts are available through the Manage Wiki link, but I am going to upload the documents here for archival purposes.

Avi. The seer of shadows. - //Viewer of umbras// Barrows, Annie. The magic half. //The witchcraft part// Frazier, Sundee. Brendan Buckley's universe and everything in it. - //A Boys world and all it holds// Haddix, Margaret Peterson. Dexter the tough. //A Boy who is a rough guy// Korman, Gordon. Swindle. - //Cheat// Look, Lenore. Alvin Ho. //Sa////me name as a chipmunk, and what Santa says// Park, Linda Sue. Tap dancing on the roof. //Hoofing on the top of the house// Wolf, Joan M. Someone named Eva. //Girl called by another name// Squirrel world - //Universe of Rodents// Pale male: citizen hawk of New York City.- //Pallid Masculine City Dwelling Bird// Leanin' Dog //Inclined Canine// Shooting the Moon - //Taking aim at a celestial sphere// Eleven - //Second two digit number (or number after ten)// Amulet - //Protective Locket// Boys of Steel - //Male Children of Metal// Savvy - //One who knows// - (or can use "shrewd" or "knowing") Puppy Power - //Canine Strength// Along Came Spider - //Arachnid follows// Rickshaw Girl - //Female Pedicab// Knucklehead - //Body parts not usually found in the same place//
 * ====RICBA 2010 Blog: @http://ricba2010.blogspot.com/====
 * ====**Question and Answer Rounds Needed - a few rounds are just ideas I had to lengthen the day:**====
 * **BANANA GRAMS** ? I was playing Bananagrams the other day and it started me thinking about a possible round within the Rooster Games using a similar concept. I tried it with our fifth graders this year and they loved it. But I would call it Crossword Puzzle instead. I added a link to the left and posted my comments there.
 * **TABOO.** I can't use this game because my counterpart uses it for her Teen Book Battle (and we need to spice it up for that grade level) but you all might be able to adapt it. Kate uses the Taboo format and creates cards for each book title. She includes words they can't use in their description (i.e. character names, specific places, major clues). Teams earn points for each card they guess correctly in the time allotted for the round. Students love it!
 * Matching Title to Last Line* Rather than have students crowd around a piece of paper as a team, I wrote the book titles and authors on index cards (first and last lines on poster board). Teams were given the stack of index cards and asked to physically match up the pairs. Teams can spread out on desks, tables or the floor. This year we had NO behavior issues and every student was involved. (Michelle Steever)
 * Title Scramble:




 * Avi. The seer of shadows. old photos- camera?old fashioned key, over coat, vase and candlesticks.
 * Barrows, Annie. The magic half. one eyeglass from old glasses, pink rose wallpaper, metal cashbox, gloves, glass of water, scary zombie mask, iron frying pan
 * Cox, Judy. Puppy power.Gold stars, progress chart, books: Fox in Socks, Mike Mulligan, Charlotte's Web, cowboy boots, Peanut butter with raisins and honey on wheat, Princess crown.
 * Dowell, Frances O'Roark. Shooting the moon. camera, negatives, picture of the moon, Vietnam picture, playing cards, film cannister, snickerdoodle cookies, cigarette butts
 * Frazier, Sundee. Brendan Buckley's universe and everything in it. geodes or minerals
 * Giff, Patricia Reilly. Eleven. Castle, wooden boat, Green Eggs and Ham opened up to "That Sam-I-Am"
 * Haddix, Margaret Peterson. Dexter the tough. Writer's Workshop folder/notebook, stale graham crackers and canned pears, pebbles (he kicked them at the wall at recess) marshmallows, band aides.
 * Hurwitz, Johanna. Squirrel world. winter hat with pom pom, nuts, map of Central Park, Bloomingdale's ad, Seeds and nuts, apple core, 2 unmatched kids mittens, coins
 * Kibushi, Kazu. The stonekeeper: Amulet book 1. amulet, bunny, toy robot,cleaning products, broom, sleeping bags, vitamin supplements, mushroom
 * Korman, Gordon. Swindle. baseball card, plastic turkey, climbing ropes, steaks, walkie talkie
 * Law, Ingrid. Savvy. fake tattoos, pink bible, bubble gum tape, paper-wrapped soap, flip flops
 * Look, Lenore. Alvin Ho. calamine lotion?, Thoreau, Walden's Pond, baseball cards to trade, book of superheroes, eye patch, tackle box, colander and a black mask, minutemen hat, emergency plan, whistle, magnifying glass, dental floss.
 * Nobleman, Marc Tyler. Boys of steel: the creators of Superman. Piece of ripped wallpaper with pencil, $130 dollars in play money
 * Nuzum, K. A. The leanin' dog. tin can- top and bottom made into stars, button for center of it, embroidered hankerchief- b'day gift from Mom Arabian Nights- book her mom read to her, poem by Longfellow "Hiawatha", animalsfurs/pelts- hat made from fur?, list of spelling words, math problems, pinecones, snow shoes, angel.
 * Park, Linda Sue. Tap dancing on the roof. pen and ink, crocuses, one gum wrapper
 * Perkins, Mitali. Rickshaw girl. paints, white piece of cloth, gold bangles(2),white bow, white handkerchief, paint pigments
 * Preller, James. Along came Spider. birdhouse(nesting box), basketball, binoculars,green hair dye, sharpened pencils, basketball, bubbles, disaster/survival handbook, green hair ribbons, crayola crayons
 * Schulman, Janet. Pale male: citizen hawk of New York City. Fifth Avenue ,Park Avene Home, bird's nest, eggs, Central Park Picture, stuffed squirrel, rat, crow, flyer from the Audubon Society, bird guide, sticks
 * Scieszka, Jon. Knucklehead. oatmeal, plastic drycleaning bag, small plastic soldiers
 * Wolf, Joan M. Someone named Eva. pin, garnet, star-shaped, Nazi symbol, picture of Hitler, telescope, chocolate, silver polish, cake, knitting needle, broken teacup, canned food, red candles

This is the powerpoint I used at Chariho Middle School. Below are additional questions Brooke, Meaghan and Suzanne created.

Avi//. **The Seer of Shadows.**// In the book The Seer of Shadows, when Mrs. Von Macht first tells Mr. Middleditch that her daughter has died, what does she say is the cause of Elenora's death? (15) b. heart attack c. chicken pox d. Influenza
 * a. Scarlet Fever**

In the book The Seer of Shadows, who is Horace named after (4)? a. Horace Mann b. Horace Elenora d. Horace Middleditch
 * c. Horace Greeley**

In the book the Seer of Shadows, how does Horace conceal the camera(50)? a. in his hat c. in his shirt d. in his tie.
 * b. in his over coat**

In the book the Seer of Shadows, what does Pegg reveal to Horace? a. **That Eleanora is not the Von Macht's daughter** b. That Eleanora is not really dead c. That Eleanora was always evil d. That Mrs. Von Macht loved Eleanora

Barrows, Annie//**. The Magic Half.**// In the book The Magic Half, why is Miri sent to her room?(18) a. for stealing jewelery b. for lying to her mom c.for cheating at school
 * d. for hitting her brother with a shovel.**

In the book The Magic Half, why does Miri believe she was chosen to go back in time? (89) b.to keep Sissy from getting the farm c. to save Molly's grandmother. d. to prevent Horst from stealing from other people.
 * a. to help save Molly**

In the book The Magic Half, how does Miri go back in time? a. She uses a magic book b. She uses a watch c. **She uses glasses** d. She uses half a photograph

Cox, Judy//**. Puppy Power.**// In the book //Puppy Power//, why was Fran assigned a new buddy? a. her chose to be with someone else. c. Her buddy broke her leg. d. Her buddy hated to read.
 * b. her buddy moved to Florida**.

In the book //**Puppy Power**//, What is Jonathan's favorite kid of dog? a. golden retriever b. Bernese mountain dog. d. beagle
 * c. collie.**

Dowell, Frances O'Roark//**. Shooting the Moon.**// In the book Shooting the Moon, what game does Jamie and Private Dexter play all summer? a. War b. **Gin Rummy** C. Scrabble D. Poker

In the book //**Shooting the Moon**//, Jamie prints the final role of film that T.J. sends before he is listed as MIA. On this role of film there are images of many moons. How many moons does Jamie print? (158) a. 32 b. 35 d. 24
 * c. 36**

Frazier, Sundee T//**. Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in int.**//

Giff, Patricia Reilly//**. Eleven.**// In the book //Eleven//, what does Sam need Caroline's help to do? b. Write c. Woodwork d. Sail
 * a. Read**

In the Book Eleven Sam is rescued twice: from the Children's Home and a boat accident by: a. Amina b. Onji c. Ellie
 * d. Mack**

Haddix, Margaret Peterson//**. Dexter the Tough**// In the book //Dexter the Tough//, why did the school secretary, Betty Sue, leave Dexter in the hallway alone? a. she had to answer the phone. b. she need to make some copies. c. she needed to speak privately with a teacher.
 * d. She had to throw up.**

In the book //Dexter the Tough//, what city did Dexter live before he moved in with his grandmother? a. Boston b. Providence c. Hartford
 * d. Cincinnati.**

In the book Dexter the Tough, why did Dexter hit Robin? A. **Because he was crying** B. Because he was spreading rumors about him C. Because he hated his grandmother's snacks D. Because he hated his new sch

Hurwitz, Johanna. //**Squirrel World.**// In the book //Squirrel World//, what are squirrels named after in New York City.(1) b. trees c. candy d. birds In the book //Squirrel World,// according to Lexi, who are the best counters in the park? (11) a. chipmunks b. guinea pigs d. dogs In the book //Squirrel World,//where does the guinea pig family live in the winter? a.Canada b.Upstate New York c. Florida
 * a. streets**
 * c. birds**
 * d. the rain forest display at the zoo.**

Kibuishi, Kazu//**. Amulet: Book 1, The Stonekeeper.**// In the book //Amulet: Book 1, The Stonekeeper//, what did great grandfather Silas do for a living?(27) b. an architect c. a lawyer d. a violinist
 * a. a puzzlemaker**

In the book //Amulet: Book 1, The Stonekeeper,// what do Emily and Navin use as parachutes to escape the tentacled monster that swallowed their mother? a. pansies b. brocolli d. rhubarb
 * c. mushrooms**

In the book //**Amulet: Book 1, The Stonekeepe**//r, in which device do Emily and Navin travel to find their mother? (116) a. The Cormorant b. The Jellyfish c. The Seagull
 * d. The Albatross**

In the book //**Amulet: Book 1, The Stonekeepe**//r, what kind of creature captures Emily and Navin's mom? (132) a) a cephalopod c) an arachnoceph d) a cephalothorax
 * b) an arachnopod**

Korman, Gordon//**. Swindle. In the book Swindle, Griffin's best friend Ben has a problem. Is it that: a. He can't stop telling lies b. He is afraid of heights c. ** **He can't help falling asleep** ** d. He is allergic to dogs **//

In the book //Swindle////,// //** where did "Swindle" hide the baseball card? a. **//** Inside a frozen turkey **//** b. Inside Luthor's doghouse c. Inside a secret compartment in a desk d. In the glove compartment of his car **//

In the book Swindle, what did Griffin use to get the baseball card out of the tree? (p. 198) - The "Smart Pick"

Law, Ingrid//**. Savvy.**// In the book Savvy, each of the Beaumont children receive their "Savvy" on their 13th birthday. What is Fish's special talent? a. To move objects telepathically b. **To affect the weather** c. To heal people by touch d. To time travel

In the book //**Savvy**//, Ozzie, the manager of the Emerald Truck Stop Diner and Lounge, slips on a pie. On which kind of pie does he slip? (174) b) Mud Pie c) Pink and Yellow Frosting Pie d) Chess Pie
 * a) Banana Cream Pie**

If you want to use Mibs, her Savvy is to be able to read the thoughts of those with ink on their bodies (not just tattoos as she can read her mother's thoughts when she writes a recipe on the back of her hand). Rocket's is to activate electrical circuits.

Look, Lenore//**. Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things.**// In the book //Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things,// what does Alvin give Pinky in order to get the chance to scratch Jules' chicken pox? (60) a. $1.00 b. 50 cents c. his lunch
 * d. a frog**

In the book //Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things,// what does Alvin's dad tell him he will give Alvin one day? (70) a. a stick c. his car d. his watch
 * b. his Johnny Astro action figure.**

Nobleman, Marc Tyler//**. Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman.**//

In the book //Boys of Steel////**:** The Creators of Superman//, what was the name of the comic that introduced Superman? a. Superman b. **Action Comics** c. Man of Steel d. Adventure Comics

In the book //Boys of Steel////**:** The Creators of Superman//, what traumatic event caused Jerry Siegel to create a "Superman"? a. He had his lunch money stolen every day b. His mother's car was stolen c. **His father died during a robbery** d. He was beaten up by a gang

In the book //Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman//, Siegel and Shuster sold DC comics the first Superman story and the rights to the character for: a. $100,000 b. $250,00 c. **$130.00** d. $250.00

Nuzum, K. A//**. The Leanin' Dog.**// In the book //The Leanin' Dog//, what is Dessa's favorite part of celebrating Christmas (85)? a. the cards b. the tree c. checking her stocking
 * d. the advent calendar**

In the book //The Leanin' Dog,// where does Dessa gather the worms to fish with her dad?(240) a. the garden b.a rotten log d. under a rock
 * c. the cornmeal**

In the book //The Leanin' Dog,// what is so special about the Christmas Angel her father carved? Fill in: It looks just like her mother.

In the book //The Leanin' Dog,// where does Leanin' Dog drop the trout after she catches it? (296) b. back in the water c. on the ground d. on a plate
 * a. in the frying pan**

Park, Linda Sue//**. Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo Poems.**// In the book //Tap Dancing on the Roof: Sijo Poems//, after eating school lunch, what kind of snack would you eat at home? a. **Anything without corners** b. Korean Food c. Peanut butter and Jelly d. Only red colored food

Perkins, Mitali//**. Rickshaw Girl.**// In the book //Rickshaw Girl//, why is it that Naima doesn't attend school?(11) a. Her failed out. b. She needs to stay home to make money for her family d. Her parents don't think girls should go to school.
 * c. Her parents can't afford to have two daughters in school.**

In the book //Rickshaw Girl//, what does Naima's mother give to her father to barter with in order to pay for the broken rickshaw?(37) a. her wedding ring c. her grandmother's platter d. a vase.
 * b. a gold bangle**

In the book Richshaw Girl, what is the name for the traditional paint patterns? Alpanas (or this can be converted to multiple choice)

Preller, James//**. Along Came Spider.**// In the book //Along Came Spider//, Trey gets in trouble and the playground monitor makes Trey stand against the wall for the rest of recess. What does Trey do that is different from the other kids who get in trouble? (42) a. He keeps his toes on the line. c. He does jumping jacks to stay warm. d. He sings songs.
 * b. He stands facing the wall.**

In the book //Along Came Spider//, Spider tells Trey that friends are like what kind of furniture? a. sofa b. nightstand d. lamp
 * c. chair**

Schulman, Janet. //**Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City.**// In the book Pale Male: Citizen Hawk of New York City, what does a CBS reporter nominate Pale Male for? A. An Oscar B. An Emmy D. A grammy
 * C. Father of the year**.

Scieszka, Jon//**. Knucklehead. In the book Knucklehead, which brother gets his collarbone broken? A. Jim B. Tom C. Jeff D. Gregg

In the book Knucklehead, Jon and Jim charged their neighbors to watch their little brother: a. get tied up with his father's ties ** b. eat cigarette butts d. eat a pecan log
 * c. play in the toilet

In the book Knucklehead, Jon Scieszka is taught by nuns at school. What is the name of the clothing the nuns wore to school? a. robes b. stoles** c. habits
 * d. jumpsuits**//

Wolf, Joan M//**. Someone Named Eva**//: In the book //Someone Named Eva//, the Nazi's take Milada from her family and put her on a bus. There is another child from her village on the bus. Who is it? b. Anechka c. Javo d. Terezie In the book //Someone Named Eva,//what does Frau Werner make Milada for her adoption party?(129) a. a party hat b. an apron d. a scarf Avi. The seer of shadows.
 * a. Ruzha**
 * c. a blue dress**



For this round, I show the featured illustration on a screen and teams guess the matching book. I created a Powerpoint file with illustrations I scanned in from the books. The file was too large to upload to this wiki. Please contact me if you want to use the file and I will email it to you directly. I have linked the scanned illustrations for those of you wanting to create your own Powerpoint with the images. I suggest you right click and save as I had scanned with the largest available resolution.

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