You must describe the overall game design and appearance. The kids who live there and their classmates are enchanted with the. This guide includes background information and discussion prompts to further students understanding of the book. Top 6 quotes from al capone does my shirts free book notes. Premade tests on al capone does my shirts final test medium, including multiple choice, short answer, short essay, and indepth essay questions.
The book was named a newbery honor selection, an ala notable childrens book. Al capone does my shirts has been added to your cart add to cart. In al capone does my shirts, our main man moose is the kind of person that always follows the rules. Research to learn more about al capone or another famous criminal mentioned in the novel who spent time at alcatraz. Also its more of a slow and love story than an action book. Theres my sister, natalie, except she doesnt count. Capone was a prisoner at alcatraz from 1935 to 1939. A 2005 newbery honor book and a 2005 best book for young adults yalsa. Plus, there are a ton of murderers, rapists, hit men, con men, stickup men, embezzlers, connivers, burglars, kidnappers and maybe even an innocent man or two, though i doubt it. In this novel, moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz island, where mooses father has gotten a job as both electrician and prison guard for the federal prison situated on the island.
Al capone does my shirts novel trivia question proprofs quiz. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Does moose only follow the rules because hes afraid to do anything differentlyto follow his heart. Feb 19, 2014 school library journal best book of the year. Sixth grade reading unit al capone does my shirts tpt.
The two sequels in choldenkos tales from alcatraz novels were also challenged. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. The novel is a very good story with a happy ending for moose and his sister. If al capone does my shirts is the best of gennifer choldenkos first three al capone at alcatraz booksand i think it isthe other two are no less fresh, uniquely engaging historical fiction. It never rains on monday thursday, march 28, 1935 the next two months are dismal for moose and his friends. Al capone does my shirts book report by alayja reynolds on. Sep 10, 2018 the novel is a very good story with a happy ending for moose and his sister. L et me start off by saying that this book is a masterpiece. Al capone does my shirts is not one of my favorite books because there are a lot of things going on. Its not a bad thing that moose is generally a bythe book kind of kid. Set during the great depression, moose is 12 years old, and his father has just gotten a job as an electrician on alcatraz island.
This is a beautifully written childrens book set in 1935 on alcatraz island. And there are twentythree other kids who live on the island because their dads work as guards or cooks or doctors or electricians for the prison, like my dad does. Al capone does my shirts summary moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraza tiny island off the coast of san francisco that houses some of the countrys most dangerous criminals. Fifth grade reading unit al capone does my shirts tpt. In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from. In al capone does my shirts, the convicts are locked up for breaking societys rules, the people who live on alcatraz have to follow boat loads of rules, and then moose has. Discussion of themes and motifs in gennifer choldenkos al capone does my shirts. This unit is exactly what you need to teach your fifth grade learners in an engaging format with the book.
Today i moved to a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water. I just downloaded the second one and will likely finish it over the weekend. Marinoff school, where kids have macaroni salad in their hair and wear their clothes inside out and there isnt a chalkboard or a book in sight. This al capone does my shirts reading unit is exactly what you need to teach your sixth grade learners in an engaging format with the book, al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Grade 68in this appealing novel set in 1935, 12yearold moose flanagan and his family move from santa monica to alcatraz island where his father gets a. See more ideas about al capone, literature circles and book study. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko dtdl battle of the books 2011 who wrote al capone does my shirts. Al capone does my shirts gennifer choldenko, author. Today i moved to alcatraz, a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and. Since moose flanagans father is a prison guard, moose and his autistic sister move with him to.
His mother teaches piano lessons sometimes, and when she does, that means he has to. Al capone does my shirts 6 chalkboard or a book in sight. Each of the characters feels real and you can almost see the motivations behind mooses and his moms actions as they. Many students may have first become interested in this book. The kids who live there and their classmates are enchanted with the prisoners and their dramatic backgrounds. Choose from 500 different sets of al capone does my shirts chapter 10 flashcards on quizlet. Apr 20, 2006 the newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. See more ideas about al capone, literature and book study.
Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko is a book for older children or youth, but it can be enjoyed by adults as well. The story is told in first person style, through moose, a twelveyearold boy. Oct 07, 2018 the 5th grade teacher had just got in a copy of al capone does my homework and i read enough of it to be intrigued so when i got home i downloaded the first in the series. Books challenged or banned in 20152016, by robert p.
A twelveyearold boy named moose moves to alcatraz island in 1935 when guards families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new. Al capone does my shirts is a historical fiction novel for young adults by author gennifer choldenko. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner. In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from santa monica to alcatraz island. Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on alcatraz island with their families, choldenkos second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of 12yearold moose flanagan, a kid trying to free himself from the good boy stance hes taken his whole life. When moose flanagan and his family move home, yet again, and become residents of the famous prison island alcatraz, things get interesting. Her website includes information about herself, upcoming tours, advice for writers, resources for teachers, and additional information about alcatraz, al capone, and autism. I want to be on alcatraz like i want poison oak on my private parts. Each level should have its own obstacles, goals, and rewards based on the actual action of the book.
Take up the test below and remind yourself and check if you should re read it again. Dec 11, 2011 book trailer for methods of teaching childrens literature te 301 saginaw valley state university fall 2011 trailer for the novel, al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. In this novel, moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz island, where mooses father has gotten a job as both. Then, pick five chapters to represent the levels of the game. Apr 20, 2006 the 5th grade teacher had just got in a copy of al capone does my homework and i read enough of it to be intrigued so when i got home i downloaded the first in the series. Book trailer for methods of teaching childrens literature te 301 saginaw valley state university fall 2011 trailer for the novel, al capone does. Al capone does my homework al capone shines my shoes al capone does my shirts gennifer choldenko on. Draw a timeline to depict the criminals life, using drawings and descriptions to show important events. Al capone does my shirts discussion guide scholastic. The story takes place in 1935, where a boy named moose has just moved to.
Al capone does my shirts is a novel by awardwinning author gennifer choldenko. Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on alcatraz island with their families, choldenkos second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of. Design a video game based on the book al capone does my shirts. Al capone does my shirts book report by alayja reynolds. Twelveyearold moose has moved onto the island with his parents and his autistic. But apparently nobody cares, because now im moose flanagan, alcatraz island boy all so my sister can go to the esther p. For your reference, we provided these al capone does my shirts quotes with page numbers using the following version of the book. The book was named as a newbery honor selection and in 2007 it received the california young reader medal. Listen to al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko at. Moose flanagan and his family have just moved to alcatraz island so that his father can take a job as a prison. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko overdrive.
Learn al capone does my shirts chapter 10 with free interactive flashcards. The move was caused by the fathers new job positions as an electrician and as a guard in the well known alcatraz prison. Why it hasnt been acknowledged as one is a mystery i have yet to solve. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko scholastic.
Click below to download the full study guide for al capone does my shirts. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Choose from 500 different sets of al capone does my shirts chapter 1 flashcards on quizlet. The 5th grade teacher had just got in a copy of al capone does my homework and i read enough of it to be intrigued so when i got home i downloaded the first in the series. The book was named a newbery honor selection, an ala notable childrens book, and in 2007 it received the california young reader medal. This unit is exactly what you need to teach your fifth grade learners in an engaging format with the book, al capone does my shir. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in. Al capone does my shirts paperback 3 may 2004 by gennifer choldenko author visit amazons gennifer choldenko page. Why it hasnt been acknowledged as one is a mystery i have yet to.
Parents need to know that newbery honor book al capone does my shirts is set on alcatraz island when it was an operating prison. Book al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Al capone does my shirts has become an instant classic for all kids to read. Piper is off the island 125 at her grandmothers because. Its a smooth read, and has an enjoyable, moving plot. Al capone does my shirts was written in 2004 by gennifer choldenko. Questions about the book al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko what is the name of the wardens daughter.
Al capone shines my shoes and al capone does my homework. Moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraza tiny island off the coast of san francisco that houses some of the countrys most dangerous criminals. One gets to know the true power of family and friendships. I also recommend learning about alcatraz and the criminals firsthand. To set a novel during a specific time period the 1930s on an island where a strictly limited number of people lived is atypical of historical literature. Al capone does my shirts is the most famous novel by gennifer choldenko. On alcatraz theres nothing to do, no one to do it with and nothing to look forward to either 125. Listen to al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Sep 08, 2009 1935 i want to be on alcatraz like i want poison oak on my private parts. Book trailer for methods of teaching childrens literature te 301 saginaw valley state university fall 2011 trailer for the novel, al capone does my shirts.
This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of al capone does my shirts. In 1935 twelveyearold moose flanagan moves with his parents and autistic sister to alcatraz island where his father takes a job as a prison guard and. She opens a book, fans her face with the pages, then sets the book back on the shelf, just exactly as it was. Books similar to al capone does my shirts tales from. Al capone does my shirts choldenko, gennifer on amazon. Moose is less than thrilled about being away from home, stuck on a cement rock where most of the population is behind bars.
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