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This book is the source of the "Question Sea" graphic organizer that Patti shared at a recent faculty meeting. There are many more activities for building reading comprehension. Find it in the professional collection in the library (PROF 428.40 ZWI). Teaching Reading Sourcebook was a teacher recommendation for the library. Find it in the professional collection in the library (PROF 372.4 HON). We welcome all suggestions for new additions to our collection.

Last call for Poets!!! All poems need to be submitted to Ms. Chabot by February 10th. Please share a google doc with Ms. Chabot and title it: PoemCity2012_Your Last name.

Spies have been part of our history in times of war and peace alike. In this information-packed--and fun to read-- book, the author sheds light on some fascinating characters and events, including George Washington’s spy ring during the American Revolution, cold war spy planes over enemy territory in the 20th Century, and modern cyber-espionage. Much of the gadgetry and technology used in spying are revealed here, making for fascinating reading. Most of all, the behind-the-scenes stories of men and women who choose a life of spying and danger will likely keep the reader turning pages to see what happens next. Reviewed by Mr. Brown

Faculty and Staff: Please join the Tech Committee for a hands-on workshop on using Microsoft word to create rubrics and graphic organizers. Tuesday January 24th, 7:30 AM MSMS Computer Lab Healthy snacks and coffee provided by the MEA

At twelve years old, Daralynn Oakland finds her family life shattered by the sudden death of her father and brother in a plane crash. While she and her mother grieve and try to hold things together, everything seems to happen at once in the small town where they live: life-changes, broken-hearted neighbors and relatives--even the mystery of a dead body in the local lake. Although sad things happen in this beautifully written book, it is ultimately a healing story told with great humor and positive life-force. GROUNDED is a novel about love, funerals, and creative hair-styling; about community and inner strength. It’s a tale rich with unforgettable characters and events, told with humor and imagination in the voice of brave, compassionate Daralynn. Reviewed by Mr. Brown

Cleopatra Rules! is a biography of Cleopatra, the last of the mighty line of pharaoh’s. This book states the truth about her life and what she stood for. As it turns out much of what we know about her is a lie and came from the Romans who hated her. She is portrayed as a power hungry seductress, dripping in jewels, when in reality she was average looking, had only two relationships in her life, and was a fiercely intelligent woman who only wanted to make sure her country survived. What was known about her and her life all came from the Romans until recently, scientists have discovered that it was all propaganda to dehumanize her and give the Romans someone to blame for their trouble.

The book “Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio” by Peg Kahret is about her childhood when she was diagnosed with polio. Peg was put in a long term hospital room with five other victims of polio. She there became friends with these young girls and learned how to overcome her disability. During Peg's struggle with polio, she finds out she will never be able to walk normally ever again. This is hard for her to comprehend and causes her to stop trying to over come this disease. If I were to rate this book I would give it a four out of five because I liked the detail at some parts but her time in the hospital was only around four years and this part of her book seemed to go on longer than needed. Reviewed by Molly, 8th grade