Weekly Reader, Edition 2 (including Science Spin) back issues from October 2007:
Fire! Get out, stay out.(fire escape plans)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Fire Drill Time! Do you have a fire escape plan? Practice Your Escape Plan! That is the theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week. It lasts from October 7 to 13. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) plans the week to teach kids and their families about ...
Fire escape plan.(USING A DIAGRAM)(Critical essay)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The diagram shows the inside of a home. Read the diagram and the key. Then fill in the circle next to the correct answer to each question. 1. Are there at least two ways out of every room? (A) yes (B) no 2. How many smoke alarms are in the ...
Whiskers's[TM] corner.(matches )(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Dear' Kids, My friend Sam found matches. He wants to see whether' they still work. I know that isn't safe. What ...
Last laugh.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Q: Why do firefighters wear suspenders? ...
Word power.(action words)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Some verbs show action. Circle the five verbs below. kitchen teach house walk door ...
Dino news! Is T. rex related to the chicken.(Tyrannosaurus rex)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The Dinosaur-Bird Connection Scientist learn more about T.rex's relatives. What do Tyrannosaurus rex and the chicken have in common? A team of scientists say the two animals are related. Recently, the scientists studied a T rex bone that shows proof of that. Proof is ...
What do you know?(READING COMPREHENSION)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... How much did you learn from this issue? Fill in the circle next to the correct answer to each question. 1. What did scientists recently learn about T. rex? (A) T. rex is related to the chicken. (B) T. rex lived millions of years ago. 2. Why were ...
Whiskers's[TM] corner.(dinosaur toy)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Dear Kids, My friend Jake brought his new dinosaur toy to school. Now everyone wants to play with Jake at recess. I feel left ...
Last laugh.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Q: What do you get when you cross a dinosaur ...
Word power.(synonyms)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Synonyms are words that have almost the same meaning. Circle the synonym for each word below. 1. true correct false 2. more less ...
More corn! Why are farmers planting extra corn this year?
Oct 01, 2007 ... Many people like the taste of sweet corn. But corn is not just for eating. Corn can be found in more than 3,000 products--toothpaste, crayons, and rubber tires, to name just a few. Corn is also used to make a special fuel for cars. That fuel is called ethanol. [ILLUSTRATIONS ...
The corn belt.(USING A MAP)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Many U.S. states grow corn. Most corn is grown in an area known as the Corn Belt. read the map. Then fill in the circle for the best answer to each question. 1. How many states make up the Corn Belt? (A) 8 (B) 12 2. Which of these states is ...
Last laugh.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Q: Why can't you tell a secret in a ...
Word power.(homophones)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Homophones are words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings. Match the homophones below. <Pre> not ** mane for *...
The silk mystery: scientists study how spiders spin superstrong silk.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Web Wonders Scientists work to create spider silk. If you think spiderwebs are weak, think again! Spiderwebs are made of silk. That is one of the strongest materials. In fact, silk is stronger than the same amount of steel! [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] ...
A spider's body.(USING A DIAGRAM)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Study the photo below to learn about this tarantula spider's body. Then fill in the circle for the best answer to each question. 1. How many legs does a spider have? (A) six (B) eight 2. What are pedipalps? (A) fangs (B) ...
Whiskers's[TM] corner.(spiderweb)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Dear Kids, I found a spiderweb. Some of my friends want to knock it down. I don't think they should do that What ...
Last laugh.
Oct 01, 2007 ... Q: Why does a spider spin a web? ...
Word power.(antonyms)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. Circle the antonym for each word below. 1. weak strong thin 2. best good ...
Getting directions.(RECOGNIZING A COMPASS ROSE)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Choose the correct word from the word box to finish each sentence below. Write it on the line. Compass Rose A compass rose is a symbol on a map. It shows the four main directions: north, south, east, and west. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WORD BOX ...
Which way?(IDENTIFYING DIRECTION WORDS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Read each sentence. Look at the map. Circle the correct direction word. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. The school is--of the hospital. east west 2. The firehouse ...
Locate your state.(USING A MAP)(United States map)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Study the map of the United States. color your state with a crayon. Then answer the questions in the box below. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
The United States of America.(REINFORCING LOCATION WORDS)(map)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Look at the map. Answer the questions below. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Which state touches Oregon on the north? 2. Which state touches Kansas on the west? 3. Which state ...
Four regions of the United States.(IDENTIFYING REGIONS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The United States can be divided into regions. Study the map to learn more. Then answer the questions below. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Which region has the fewest states? 2. Which region is ...
What is a map key?(USING A MAP)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... The map below has symbols that show some things in nature. study the map key to learn more. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Trees on this map are symbols ...
Our world: seven continents.(IDENTIFYING CONTINENTS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Earth has seven continents. Write the name of each continent on the lines below. Use the word box for help. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Find the long vowel sounds.(IDENTIFYING LONG VOWEL SOUNDS)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Read each word below. Listen for the vowel that is underlined. Circle the 10 words that have a long vowel sound, as in fire. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TRY THIS! Write a sentence ...
What's in a name?(USING A CHART)(Critical essay)
Oct 01, 2007 ... Most dinosaur names are made up of a combination of word parts. The chart below shows the meanings of some of those word parts. Read the chart, and then answer the questions below. <Pre> Dinosaur Word Part Meaning ankylo crooked or bent cera ...
Corn crossword puzzle.(READING COMPREHENSION)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... How much do you know about corn? Complete the crossword puzzle to show what you know. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Across 3. a type of corn that people eat 5. people who grow corn 7. a product made from corn ...
Use a word web.(SUMMARIZING INFORMATION)(Brief article)
Oct 01, 2007 ... A word web helps you organize information about a topic. Read the story "The Silk Mystery." In each circle around the web, write important words or phrases from the story ....