Al Capone Does My Shirts Lit Link Gr. 4-6


Book Description

It is 1935 and Moose Flanagan's dad has just been hired to work as an electrician on Alcatraz Island, home to the most famous prison in the United States. What is worse, Moose's whole family is moving to the island to take up residence next door to Al Capone, Machine Gun Kelly, and a host of other notorious convicts. Complicating an already dicey situation is Moose's autistic sister, Natalie, whom the family is trying desperately to have enrolled in the Esther P. Marinoff School. Moose is given more and more responsibility in looking after his sister, and helping her to be accepted by his friends. When the school rejects Natalie for the second time, Moose writes Al Capone a letter to see if the famous gangster can pull a few strings to help the family out. Will he? Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key.64 pages.







The Indian in the Cupboard Lit Link Gr. 4-6


Book Description

For his birthday Omri is given a cupboard and on inserting a key into the lock, he discovers that it has magic properties. Here begins a series of adventures in which he brings a small plastic Indian figure to life. There follows a series of riviting adventures in which Omri is forced to bring to life several other characters. Novel by Lynne Reid Banks. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. Companion Product: Return of the Indian N1110. 64 pages




The War with Grandpa Lit Link Gr. 4-6


Book Description

Peter was thrilled to hear that Grandpa Jack was coming to live with the family until he learned that Grandpa Jack was going to take over his bedroom and he has to move into the dark, scary guest room on the third floor. Together with his two friends, Peter devises an outrageous plan of what he will do to Grandpa to force him out of his bedroom. Grandpa Jack sees this rival activity as a joke and continues to get even with Peter. Instead of becoming close, Peter and Grandpa have a cruel and rather hurtful relationship developing. Peter learns about the causes and effects of war and how often self sacrifices and discussion are important if harmony and love are to exist in a family. Novel by R.K. Smith. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 64 pages.
















English & Grammar Workbook, Grade 6


Book Description

Brighter Child English & Grammar for Grade 6 helps students master language arts skills. Practice is included for parts of speech, punctuation, root words, similes and metaphors, and more. School success starts here! Workbooks in the popular Brighter Child series are packed with plenty of fun activities that teach a variety of essential school skills. Students will find help for math, English and grammar, handwriting, and other important subject areas. Each book contains full-color practice pages, easy-to-follow instructions, and an answer key.