DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

           What kind of business did Mac run out of the “fourth stall?”

  How do you feel about the methods Mac uses to run his business? 

    Is Mac a nice guy? Why or why not?

   How are Mac and Vince’s personalities different?

    Why do you think that Vince always gives Mac credit for having good ideas even some of the             ideas are his own?
            
    All of Mac’s friends had reputations for being tough. Which of the nine friends (pages 81-                    90) would you fear the most and why?

     W hich of Mac’s friends would you like to meet the most (pages 81-90) and why? 

           Why were Vince and Mac saving money?

    Why was everyone so afraid of Staples? Give examples.

    Were you surprised at the way the book ended?

FUN ACTIVITIES TO GO WITH THE FOURTH STALL!

Using the descriptions of each of Mac’s friends (pages 81-90) create a picture of one of the friends.

  Draw all nine of Mac’s friends to scale using the information from (pages 81-90).

Design a new book cover for the book.

April's BOOK CHOICE!!! READ IT NOW!

Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. It's what he does—he and his best friend and business manager, Vince. Their methods might sometimes run afoul of the law, or at least the school code of conduct, but if you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can pay him, Mac is on your side. His office is located in the East Wing boys' bathroom, fourth stall from the high window. And business is booming.

Or at least it was, until one particular Monday. It starts with a third grader in need of protection. And before this ordeal is over, it's going to involve a legendary high school crime boss named Staples, an intramural gambling ring, a graffiti ninja, the nine most dangerous bullies in school, and the first Chicago Cubs World Series game in almost seventy years. And that's just the beginning. Mac and Vince soon realize that the trouble with solving everyone else's problems is that there's no one left to solve yours.

READ IT AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!

December's Book Choice!!

In the tradition of The Snowman, The Polar Express, and the many books of Jan Brett this cozy Nordic tale filled with extraordinary photographs will have readers of all ages believing in the magic of Christmas. This is one to pull out every year and savor.

Long ago, a brave little girl named Anja wanted to be one of Santa's elves. So she leaves a note for her family and helps her elderly neighbor prepare for the holiday, then she straps on her skis, and heads out into the snowy landscape. From a red bird to a polar bear to a reindeer, a menagerie of winter animals help Anja make her way to Santa. A generous trim-size, matte cover, and foiled title make this a special book for the holiday season.

Enjoy! Don't forget to let us know what you thought of the book!

Activities coming soon!!

Create  Your Own Sibling Book

Take some pictures over the week and make a sibling book from it.  Use simple text but it something that the kids will enjoy over time.  

I can __________ with my sister. 

This can help form a strong relationship.  It also helps them both to understand the types of activities that they can do together.  Talk about the things they can do together and write them down on paper.  Put those words into sentences together on the computer and printed it off.  Glue the text onto the page and draw a picture of the activity. Print off a real picture to go with it.


  Here are some sentences to start with:

My Sister
I can read with my sister.
I can play toys with my sister.
I can pretend with my sister.  
I can play on the playground with my sister.  
I can eat with my sister. 
I can play ball with my sister.  
I can dance and sing with my sister.  
I can go on adventures with my sister.  
I love my sister and she loves me.  

November's Book Choice

Raina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, but she's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years, but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.

• Age Range: 8 - 12 years
• Grade Level: 3 - 7
• Lexile Measure: 320L (What's this?)
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: GRAPHIX (August 26, 2014)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545540607
• ISBN-13: 978-0545540605

October's BOOK! Me on the MAP by Joan Sweeney

This book is a low level reader but teaches some great skills!

Illustrated in full color. In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room--on each colorful map. Easy-to-read text, bright artwork, and charming details give children a lot to search for and will have them eager to help navigate on the next family vacation.  




Some great Activities to go along with the book!

My School, My City, My State, My Country, My Continent, My Planet!!!




HOW TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON A SIMPLE MAP!



Clay or Plaster of Paris Maps!


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