Middie Wrestler Doesn't Quit!

Wrestling is one of the world's most physically demanding sports. Good wrestlers have great balance, coordination, strength, stamina, and endurance. Read this Times Herald Record article on one of Middletown's wrestlers, Eddie Donohue, and answer the following questions.
1. What is every local wrestler's goal?
2. Summarize the article. Was Eddie a good wrestler when he first started? How has he changed?
3. In the article, it mentions that Eddie has an older brother who wrestled. What is his name? Was his brother a good wrestler?
4. True or False: Eddie wants to place third or fourth in sections (the Section 9 wrestling tournament.
5. Why do wrestlers have to watch what they eat?
6. If you were to meet Eddie, you would tell him...

An Inauguration Like No Other

On January 20, 2009, Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. Many memebers of the media and close to 400,000 poeple attended his inauguration. Time For Kids send two of their student reports to attend the inaugeration and to write about it. Sydney Turner wrote this article and Harrison Gilman wrote this article. Read both articles. Compare and contrast the two articles on the class blog. In addition, respond to their articles by stating your own opinions.

All About Dolphins!

Dolphins are very smart and interesting creatures. Read this article on dolphins and answer the following questions. Note: At the bottom of the article make sure you click "Expand for more" to view the entire article.

1. Look at the above picture. Do you think the dolphin is smiling? Why or why not.
2. Dolphins are classified as part of the group called porpoises. Name two other animals that are also in the porpoise group.
3. Which paragraph talks about how dolphins find food?
4. In your own words, explain echolocation.
5. How fast can dolphins swim.
6. What is the size and weight of dolphins?
7. How high can a dolphin jump out of the water?

If you finish early, read this article for fun.