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steadfast: adj. Steady; unchanging
misery: n. Great unhappiness
cunning: adj. Shrewd; sly

Write a News Article
Write a news article about Ralph getting trapped under the cup in Chapter 11. Their articles should explain where Ralph was, what he was doing when he became trapped, and how and why Ralph was finally released. Use quotes from the teachers and Ralph to explain the situation. Examine newspaper articles to see how writers use quotations to convey information.

Write a Review
Choose one of the California destinations described in Chapter 11. Research about that location. Then, write a review article for the travel section of a newspaper. Describe the destination and tell why readers would or would not want to visit. Include information about hotels, restaurants and activities.

In the News:

Animals in the classroom
Kate Thomas is as caught up in the new school term as the teachers, principals and pupils and so is her dog.

Destination Disneyland
Powered by strong investment in new rides, the 50th anniversary of Disneyland and a hurricane season that bypassed the theme park capital of Orlando, attendance at North America’s 50 most popular amusement parks rose 4.2 percent in 2005.

Ancient Redwoods
Equipped with a laser range finder, a head for numbers and an explorer's zeal, Michael Taylor has made a sport of finding and sizing up the tallest species on the planet —California's ancient coast redwoods.

Fun Facts and Interesting Information

Learn about Hotel Managers, Housekeepers and Other Related Jobs

Use a Thesaurus To Discover Words That Mean the Same as Pilfer

See Great Photos of Animals with Stuffed Cheek Pouches.
Go to Google, type in Cheek Pouches and Click on “Images.”

What Is a Bobby Pin?

Learn More about How Light Affects Your Eye

Learn about the City of Wichita from Its Kids

Get the Truth about Having Wild Animals (such as Mice) as Pets

Learn about the History of Disneyland

Discover Facts about the Giant Redwood Trees