WR News, Edition 3 (including Science Spin) back issues from September 2008:
Best buds?(SCIENCE)
Sep 05, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Do your pets fight like cats and dogs? You may be surprised to learn that these animals are often furry friends. A team of researchers determined that cats and dogs living under the same roof get along most of the time. The team ...
You decide!
Sep 05, 2008 ... All of my classmates have the latest back-to-school clothes. My morn says we can't afford new clothes this year. I'm afraid the ...
Buried treasure.(SOCIAL STUDIES)
Sep 05, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dig this! Archaeologists are preparing to dig up an ancient, or very old, wooden boat in Egypt. An archaeologist is a scientist who digs up old objects and studies them to learn about the past. Egypt is a country in Africa. The boat is 4,500 ...
Campaign Kickoff! Who will be the next president?(Cover story)
Sep 05, 2008 ... Who kisses babies, flies coast to coast, and toots his or her own horn? A candidate for president, of course? A candidate is a person who runs for office. And there's no bigger office than that of the president of the United States. Americans elect, or choose, a ...
Follow the leaders: read a chart.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 05, 2008 ... John McCain and Barack Obama each hope to become the next U.S. president. Who else has held the job? Read the chart to learn about the past five presidents. Then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Who is our president today? (A) George W. Bush ...
Know the news: reading comprehensive/vocabulary.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 05, 2008 ... Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. What is the main idea of the story "Campaign Kickoff!"? (A) Americans will vote for the next U.S. president on November 4. (B) There are two major political parties in the United States. (C) John McCain ...
Word power.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 05, 2008 ... The words in a dictionary are in ABC order. Circle 10 words from this issue. On a ...
Mapping the election.(Skill: Interpret a Map)
Sep 05, 2008 ... The presidential candidates have their eyes on the White House. They are campaigning from coast to coast, but which states do they call home? Where will the winner move once he is elected? Fill in the blanks below, using www.weeklyreader.com/election if you need help. Then mark and color ...
Animals A to Z.(Skill: Use Alphabetical Order)
Sep 05, 2008 ... These animals are out of order! Help the zookeeper organize the zoo. Write the names of the 15 animals below in alphabetical order. Then find the animals in the word search. The words may run across, up or down, or diagonally. Some words may be spelled backward. ANIMALS ...
Who can be president?(Skills: Reading Comprehension)
Sep 05, 2008 ... Read the diagram to learn what it takes to become president. Then fill in the circle in front of the correct answer. Requirements for President Would you like to become president of the United States one day? Here's what it takes to land the top job in the White ...
Two times the fun.(SOCIAL STUDIES)
Sep 12, 2008 ... What has kids in New York City jumping for joy? Double Dutch! The city is bringing the jump-roping game to its school teams this spring. School officials hope double Dutch will motivate more students to play sports. To motivate is to give a reason for doing something. New York ...
Write on!(LANGUAGE ARTS)(Interview)
Sep 12, 2008 ... Patricia MacLachlan wrote Sarah, Plain and Tall. That book takes place on a prairie, or grassland. Her newest story, "Hands," is in the book Our White House. It takes place in Washington, D.C. WR News student reporter Hannah Nett interviewed MacLachlan about the book. ...
Panda parade: nine giant panda cubs are born in China.(Cover story)
Sep 12, 2008 ... China is hosting a panda party? Nine giant panda bears were recently born in the Asian country. Most of them are pairs of twins. The cubs were born in captivity. That means they live in places controlled by humans rather than in the wild. These pandas live in special centers where animal ...
Know the news.(READING COMPREHENSION/VOCABULARY)
Sep 12, 2008 ... Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. About how many giant pandas live in the wild? (A) 500 (B) 1,600 (C) 2,200 2. What is another word for habitat?. (A) home (B) animal (C) country ...
Word power.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 12, 2008 ... A syllable is a sound in a spoken word. The word panda has two syllables. Circle 10 words in this issue. On a separate piece of ...
Guess who?(Skill: Critical Thinking)
Sep 12, 2008 ... In 1787, some of the most important people in the United States met at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. There, they created the U.S. Constitution, which explains how our country's government works. They signed the famous document on Sept. 17, 1787. Four of the Constitution's ...
Rhythm counts.(Skill: Solve Math Problems)
Sep 12, 2008 ... During double Dutch games, some rope twirlers count or sing rhymes to help jumpers keep a steady rhythm, or pace. Help decode the last line of the double Dutch song below. To answer the riddle, solve the math problems by adding or subtracting. Then write the matching letter on each ...
Check out China.(Skill: Reading Comprehension)
Sep 12, 2008 ... Read the chart to learn more about the country where giant pandas live. Then fill in the circle in front of the correct answer. 1. According to the chart, about how many people live in China? (A) 8.4 million (B) 1.3 billion (C) 5 billion ...
Comprehension.(Skill: Reading Comprehension)
Sep 12, 2008 ... Read this issue's cover story, "Panda Parade" Then fill in the circle for the best response. 1. Which statement is a fact? (A) Giant pandas' favorite food is bamboo. (B) China is a beautiful place to visit. (C) Giant pandas are adorable. ...
Record reptile.(SCIENCE)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Sssssuper news! The world's smallest snake just slithered into the record books. The tiny brown snake is less than 4 inches long. Blair Hedges, a college professor, found the snake in Barbados. That is an island in the Caribbean Sea. The reptile was under a rock. A reptile is an ...
You decide.
Sep 19, 2008 ... My older brother chats with strangers on the Internet when our parents aren't home. Our parents have warned us that this is dangerous. I want to tell them, but I don't ...
Welcome home, Washington.(SOCIAL STUDIES)(George Washington)
Sep 19, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Have you heard the well-known tale about George Washington and the cherry tree? According to legend, Washington chopped the tree down when he was a boy and told the truth about it. Experts don't think that really happened, but they do know ...
Bad burger? Many kids' meals at some well-known restaurants are surprisingly unhealthy.(Cover story)
Sep 19, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Drop that cheeseburger! Many restaurant kids' meals are unhealthy, according to one health group. It reviewed, or studied, meals that are made especially for children at 13 major restaurant chains. The restaurants include McDonald's and Burger King. ...
What is a healthy snack?(ROAD A GRAPH)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Snacks taste good, but some aren't very healthy, Read the graph to learn how many calories are found in some snacks. Then answer the questions that follow. [GRAPHIC OMITTED] 1. According to the graph, how many calories does a chocolate bar have? (A) 50 ...
Know the news.(READING COMPREHENSION/VOCABULARY)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. What is the main idea of the story "Bad Burger?" (A) Burger King serves kids' meals to children. (B) Some fast-food restaurants serve fruit and yogurt instead of French fries. (C) Many fast-food kids' ...
Word power.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 19, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The first word in a sentence begins with a capital letter. Circle 10 words that begin with capital letters in ...
BOOST: a new tool for teachers.
Sep 19, 2008 ... WR BOOST gives your students online access to WR News Edition 3 stories. Students can earn points for taking quizzes ...
What's for dinner?(Skill: Interpret a Food Label)
Sep 19, 2008 ... People sometimes say "you are what you eat" But knowing what you're eating isn't always easy. That's where food labels come in. The label below tells you what's inside a box of macaroni and cheese. Use the information listed on the label to answer the questions that follow. ...
Dear editor.(Skill: Write a Letter)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Write to us! Below is an example of a letter to the editor. Look at the parts of the letter. Then pick a topic in an issue of WR News, and write your own ...
Get moving!(Skill: Test Comprehension)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Read the chart to learn how many calories a person can burn per minute participating in each activity, Then fill in the circle in front of the correct answer. 1. According to the chart, how many calories per minute does jogging burn? (A) 3 (B) 6 ...
Comprehension.(Skill: Test Comprehension)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Read this issue's cover story, "Bad Burger?" Then fill in the circle for the best response. 1. Which statement is a fact? (A) Cheeseburgers are delicious. (B) Some restaurant kids' meals have more than 1,000 calories. (C) Most kids prefer eating ...
Ready, set, vote!(SOCIAL STUDIES)
Sep 19, 2008 ... What Does President Do? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The president talks to people. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The president lives in the White House. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The president works in an office. ...
Find the way to the White House.(RECOGNIZING WORDS)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Help the two children follow the path to the White House. Trace the letters of the word president. ...
Be ready for a fire.(SOCIAL STUDIES)
Sep 19, 2008 ... <Pre> Be ready for a fire I am a firefighter.I spray my fire hose.I stay safe from fire,With my fire safety clothes. </Pre> [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You Can Stay Safe! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Test your smoke alarm. ...
Which are safe?(MAKING DECISIONS/ANALYZING PICTURES)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Circle the three things that are safe for children to use. Draw an X over the things that are unsafe for children. ...
Colorful fall.
Sep 19, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What colors do you see? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I see orange pumpkins. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I see yellow leaves. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
F as in fall.(BEGINNING CONSONANTS SOUNDS)
Sep 19, 2008 ... Look at the pictures below. If the name begins with the f sound, write the letter f in the box. If it begins with another sound, ...
A fall fruit.(SCIENCE)
Sep 19, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Watch a Pumpkin Grow [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] We plant tiny seeds. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Green vines sprout. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Yellow ...
Mingo wants to know.
Sep 19, 2008; ... Dear Boys and Girls, We ape planting pumpkin seeds in ...
How does a pumpkin grow?(FOLLOWING A SEQUENCE)
Sep 19, 2008 ... The pictures show how a pumpkin grows. Number the pictures from 1 to 4. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] The big ...
The ride stuff.(SCIENCE)(Interview)
Sep 26, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] One small step for a woman, one giant leap for womankind! Astronaut Sally Ride became the first American woman to voyage, or travel, to space. She made the journey 25 years ago on June 18, 1983. WR News student reporter Leah Meador talked with Ride about ...
Buzz blasts off!(TECHNOLOGY)
Sep 26, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Buzz Lightyear is living his wildest dreams. The Disney toy has finally gone "to infinity, and beyond!" Buzz is staying at the International Space Station. He rocketed his way to the station aboard the shuttle Discovery this spring. ...
Moon, Mars and more: new NASA projects get ready to take flight.(Cover story)
Sep 26, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Get ready for a birthday party that's out of this world. NASA turns 50 on October 1! The U.S. space agency has a lot to celebrate. NASA was founded, or started, in 1958. Since then, the agency has launched, or sent, more than 250 astronauts ...
Awesome astronauts.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 26, 2008 ... READ A CHART Americans have been zipping through space for 50 years. Read the chart to learn about some famous space accomplishments. Then answer the questions that follow. Meet Four of NASA's Stars [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1961 Alan ...
Know the news.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 26, 2008 ... READING COMPREHENSION/VOCABULARY Fill in the circle for the best answer. 1. What is the main idea of the story "Moon, Mars, and More"? (A) Scientists want to determine whether there was life on Mars. (B) The U.S. space agency plans to send ...
Word power.(BRAIN BUILDERS)
Sep 26, 2008 ... News stories answer these questions: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? Choose a story from the issue. On a separate ...
A new way to fly.(Skill: Read a Diagram)(Orion)
Sep 26, 2008 ... NASA scientists are hard at work making Orion a supersafe spacecraft. Orion will be ready for takeoff in 2014. It will carry astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. Study the diagram of Orion's crew capsule. Then answer the questions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Earth and moon.(Skill: Test a Comprehension)
Sep 26, 2008 ... NASA hopes to send astronauts back to the moon. Read the chart to compare Earth with the moon. Then fill in the circle in front of the correct answer. 1. About how many miles from the sun is Earth? (A) 24 (B) 7,926 (C) 93 million 2 ....
Comprehension.(Skill: Test a Comprehension)
Sep 26, 2008 ... Read this issue's cover story, "Moon, Mars, and More." Then fill in the circle for the best response. 1. Which statement is a fact? (A) NASA was founded in 1958. (B) U.S. astronauts are heroes. (C) All astronauts want to explore Mars. ...