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Create a Crossword Puzzle
Create a simple crossword puzzle using vocabulary words from the book. Look at a crossword puzzle in a newspaper, and discuss the main features, such as the intersecting answers and the clues.

Write a Movie Review
Write a review of a movie version of "The Mouse and the Motorcycle." Read a movie review from a newspaper. Discuss its features, such as the plot summary, comments on the acting, and an overall evaluation of the film’s quality. Work in pairs to imagine a film version of the book and decide which actors might play each role. Then, write a review based on this information.

In the News:

One Person's Opinion on How Newspapers Help Animals
I am continually surprised at how often The News-Journal highlights the ecological crises of Volusia and Flagler counties, as well as those of the state.

Learn about Other Speed Demons of the Animal World
Greyhound burning up the track defines “dogged determination” but, in the car, the wiry dogs curl up and become as shy as housecats, according to Gil Gilley.

Find Out More about Beach Mice
Fewer than 1,000 Perdido Key beach mice probably existed before Hurricane Ivan struck Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, but scientists are unsure how many remain alive since the Sept. 16 storm.

Fun Facts and Interesting Information

Compare the Life Spans of Different animals
 

Understand What It Means to Be Responsible
 

Read about How One Student Feels about animals Being Kept in Cages
 

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