Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ch. 5:

You've now been introduced to Alvin Ho. What characteristics describe his personality? What are his interests? List at least 20 one or two-word adjectives about Alvin Ho on a sheet of notebook paper. Then, using the site below, create a Wordle about Alvin Ho. You will need to print it immediately, as these can not be saved.

www.wordle.net

HINT: To create text that's different sizes, type the adjectives several times. You will also need to use a "~" mark between two words to keep them beside each other. EXAMPLE: fun~loving = fun loving (on the wordle).

Ch. 4: Allergic to School

What's Alvin Ho's problem? What advice can you give him to get over his fears?

Ch. 3: Roast Duck in the Window

Lenore Look used an idiom in this chapter. Do you know what it is? Can you explain what it means? What's another idiom you've heard before?

Ch. 2: Getting - Gulp - Ready For School

Alvin's PDK kit contains some interesting survival tools. What would be in your PDK kit? Why?

Ch. 1: Once Upon A Time

Alvin Ho thinks he's a superhero. In fact, he is a specific superhero - Firecracker Man. Where did he come up with this idea? What are his powers?

After answering these questions, create your own superhero on a blank piece of paper. Make sure to have a name, along with details on what your superhero's powers are.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ch 1: Once Upon A Time

What are your fears? Are they similar to Alvin Ho's? Why do you think they're similar?

Welcome to Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things

Welcome to our blog on Alvin Ho! This is another Texas Bluebonnet Award book. Enjoy reading and completing the activities on our blog! Remember, we will have a "blogging party" after school if all activities are completed by Dec. 17th.