BookLounge.ca | Books | Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm

Read the following excerpt from the Newberry Award winning book, Penny from Heaven. Read the lyrics to the song on page 11 and write a comment/1 paragraph minimum about whether you agree with the sentiments expressed in the song.

BookLounge.ca Books Penny from Heaven by Jennifer L. Holm

Where in the world.....Planet Earth - Caves 1/5

Watch the following Planet Earth video and write a point form list about interesting things you learned about limestone and caves.

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Short Stories: The Dragon Rock by Ellena Ashley

Read the following short story. How does reading short stories prepare you for writing your submission for the short story contest? What is your favourite short story and explain why?

Short Stories: The Dragon Rock by Ellena Ashley

World Maths Day 2010 Johannesburg Host City

The 2011 World Maths Day is on March 1st this year. We will be participating. View the video and write a comment about the skills you think you need to practice in order to be ready. It is a lot of fun!

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BookLounge.ca | Books | A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley

Listen to the following excerpt from the novel A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley. The main character in the novel is Flavia de Luce, an inquisitive and intelligent 11 year old girl. Alan Bradley's previous book also had Flavia de Luce as a main character. What was the name of that book?
After listening to the first chapter of the book do you think you would want to read the book - why or why not? What picture became most vivid in your mind as you listened to the story?

BookLounge.ca Books A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley

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The Problem of Plastic in the Ocean

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