Homer Price! Part one

Homer Price :

1. When was this book written? Look in the first few pages to see the publication date.  Copyright,then a year.  The earliest year is the year it was published. (My dad was 5 years old.  He read this book as a boy.) I put an asterisk*  by some interesting information. 

 Ch. 1 The  Case of the Sensational Scent

Do you think language has changed since this book was published?

Find what the following terms mean or  what might be a modern day equal to them.
(For example, Homer  builds radios.  What might be a hobby like that for someone today?  Would repairing computers or creating webpages be more similar?)

A.  Filling station
B. Icebox
C. Television receiver
D. News commentator
E. Mail order catalogue

* Homer's parents own a campground with cabins for people who drive on vacation.

Chapter 2- The Case of the Cosmic Comic
*the author uses Super-Duper as a replacement for Superman.  He probably would have been sued for using Superman in his story- so he used a fictional hero instead.

1. At the beginning of the chapter, Homer is listening to the  college game on the radio.  How is this event similar to something that might take place in your home today?

2. Do people still collect comics today? What's the same and what might be different about comic books now and then?

3.Would you be allowed to take a horse and wagon to another town and see a movie on your own?  What do you think about that?

4. What happened to the "honest-to-goodness" Super-Duper the boys met at the movie?


Ch. 3 "The Donuts"

*This is the most famous story out of the book.  Your parents can find a film of it on youTube if they are so inclined. 
1. A box social was a fundraiser like an auction. What do you think happened there?

2. We have "sandwichmen" like Mr. Gabby even nowadays.  Can you think of some things advertised by people wearing or spinning signs?

3. Look for some funny descriptions or language that express people's emotions.   My favorite is "in tarnation". What do you think that could mean?

4. The illustrations are essential to the story, without them we miss the reality of so many donuts!  What is a detail you liked or noticed? 

Stay tuned for part two next week. 

Washington City Reports

Hello, 3rd -5th  grade students!   It's nearly time to start a city project.  Several of you have given me your choices on what you'd like to study.   If you have given me your city and it isn't listed here yet, don't panic.  I will get them all up on this blog by the end of the week. Not all the slips got into the bucket~ they are in my classroom and I am not there when I am typing this.   (I know, teachers really should live at school, it is weird to think of them at home!)

Bella D. - Winthrop
Samuel- Bellevue
Selly- Edmonds
Jairus- Onalaska   
Judah-Tacoma
Liam-Forks
John-Leavenworth
Owen- Seattle
Stephanie - Pullman
Ellie- Walla Walla
Sophie- Everett
Jordan- Tri-Cities
Anna- Spokane
Jianna- Aberdeen
Bella C- Centralia
Blake-Puyallup
Isaiah-Wenatchee 
Maggie-Bellingham
Phoebe-Mt Vernon 

*fifth graders, make sure I have your correct city listed.  If not, email me, quick! Some things to think about researching or checking out in case you find yourself near the city you'd like to study: 

Famous people who grew up or lived there at some time in their lives
Special natural or man made landmarks 
Early history
Funny things about the town
Mayor
What people do for jobs (factories, university, timber industry, farming)
City motto

and more...

Phoebe's Book Report on Mocking Jay by Suzanne Collins

 Phoebe read the Hunger Games trilogy and responded to the last book with a quick synopsis.
Phoebe's book report