Chapter One
NEWSPAPER ACTIVITIES
1. In this chapter, the family of foxes and the Rodriquez family must leave their homes and escape from the wildfires. From The News-Journal clip stories of natural disasters and how they affect the lives of people and animals. Then, write a paragraph or poem about a time when you or someone you know had to run for their lives. Send it to nie@nieworld.com for possible publication on the Web.
2. Mrs. Rodriquez reminds her son to be brave and wise. From The News-Journal clip examples of people being brave and/or wise. Arrange them into a montage and look at them often to inspire yourself. Write a poem or story describing a real person whom you think is brave and/or wise and send it to nie@nieworld.com for possible publication the Web.