One of choldenkos sisters suffered from severe autism and inspired the character of natalie in this book. Chapterbychapter reading comprehension questions for al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko are given. Basing her story on the actual experience of those who supported the prison in the 30swhen al capone was an inmatecholdenkos pacing is exquisite, balancing the tense family dynamics alongside the oftenhumorous and riveting school story of peer pressure and friendship. The two sequels in choldenkos tales from alcatraz novels were also challenged. Apr 20, 2006 gennifer choldenko is the new york times bestselling and newbery honor awardwinning author of ten childrens books, including notes from a liar and her dog, if a tree falls at lunch period, no passengers beyond this point, al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, and al capone does my homework. Answer the following questions while reading the novel al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Books similar to al capone does my shirts tales from. Why does scout seem so interested in talking about al capone.
What joke does scout make about the criminals playing baseball. Yes was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko paperback. Click download or read online button to get al capone does my homework book now. Al capone does my shirts book talk monday, december 9, 20. Al capone shines my shoes and al capone does my homework. The story is told in first person style, through moose, a twelveyearold boy. Theres my sister, natalie, except she doesnt count. This story showcases a family who struggle with staying strong while facing the adversity of raising a child with a disability, and the. Consequently, he takes a job as an electrician and guard at the highsecurity prison on alcatraz island near san francisco. She lives in the san francisco bay area with her family. Al capone does my shirts end of the novel project created by. Al capone does my shirts is also a winner of some big awards as well.
Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko overdrive. Al capone does my shirts gennifer choldenko the story of a 12 year old boy and his sister who is autistic. Al capone does my shirts by choldenko gennifer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This novel offers an excellent opportunity to explore the challenges this novel offers an excellent opportunity to explore the challenges of life during the great depression, and the further obstacle of living within the compound of a. Use the questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. When moose flanagan moves to alcatraz island so his father can work as a prison guard, hes concerned about leaving his friends and his baseball team behind. What would you do similarly and differently to moose if you found yourself in the same position. The early drafts of the manuscript sounded like every 1930s book, radio program or movie id ever heard all rolled into one. In 1935 twelveyearold moose flanagan moves with his parents and autistic sister to alcatraz island where his father takes a job as a prison guard and electrician. Free al capone does my shirts worksheets and literature unit. It would be good idea to answer the questions one chapter at a time, while you are reading. Choldenko began her writing career with a job as a. Al capone does my shirts has become an instant classic for all kids to read.
About the wonderfully weird world of being an adolescent, no matter what decade or prison compound you live in. If we talk about the main story and the main theme of the book, it is going to tell us about the moose flanagan and his family. Al capone does my shirts is a novel by awardwinning author gennifer choldenko. Then, sirs discover andor kids search will be the most helpful for your research. Everything you need to know about pointe shoes al capone does my homework al. Putnams sons, 2004 a twelveyearold boy named moose moves to alcatraz island in 1935 when guards families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Plus, there are a ton of murderers, rapists, hit men, con men, stickup men, embezzlers, connivers, burglars, kidnappers and maybe even an innocent man or two, though i doubt it. Alcatraz is the prison that formerly housed americas most infamous, dangerous and ruthless convicts, including machine gun kelly and al capone. In this novel, moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz island, where mooses father has gotten a job as both electrician and prison guard for the federal prison situated on the island. Summer reading al capone does my shirts, by gennifer choldenko part 1.
Al capone does my shirts is a historical fiction novel for young adults by author gennifer choldenko. Al capone does my shirts is set on alcatraz island in 1935. I could see the outcome of the book way before the ending. A delightful book of imaginary footwear for coloring, decorating, and dreaming pointe shoes for beginners. It would be good idea to answer the questions one chapter at.
In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from santa monica to alcatraz island. You get to alcatraz by being the worst of the worst. Alcatraz is the evocative backdrop for this highly original novel, set in 1935, in which 12yearold moose tells about his trevails on the rock, where his father works. Al capone does my shirts kindle edition by choldenko. And its loosely based on historical events so theres loads. Literature circle questions use the questions and activities that follow to get more out of the experience of reading al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Al capone does my shirts bundled unit from different drummer secondary resources on 37 pages this comprehensive unit consists of comprehension questions for each chapter in al capone does my shirts as well as comprehension quizzes and activities for the students to complete. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko scholastic. Based on the title of the book, what did you think this book would be about before you read it. The convicts pdf we have are the kind other prisons dont want. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. But apparently nobody cares, because now im moose flanagan, alcatraz island boyall so my sister can go to the esther p. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world.
This novel study divides al capone does my shirts into eight sections for study. Free al capone does my shirts study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Al capone does my shirts was written in 2004 by gennifer choldenko. This study guide consists of approximately 25 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of al capone does my shirts. The true story of the cow who jumped over the moon.
Apr 30, 2004 al capone does my shirts choldenko, gennifer on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The book was named as a newbery honor selection and in 2007 it received the california. Books by gennifer choldenko author of al capone does my. Al capone does my shirts answers are provided in a teacher edition.
Its 1935, and moose flanagan is twelveyearsold when his father takes a job as a prison guard on alcatraz. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Al capone does my shirts audiobook by gennifer choldenko. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko dtdl battle of the books 2011 there was a skirmish over natalies button box and she screamed early in the morning in a residential. Here is the place for me to share some of the things i love. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko abebooks passion for books. Al capone does my shirts is a novel by author gennifer choldenko. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko dtdl battle of the books 2011 why does moose start leaving natalie alone for short periods of time. But talking about the very best among all of them, there are not a huge amount of such books available. Al capone does my shirts state library of louisiana. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. This guide was created by pat scales, a former middle and high school librarian in greenville, sc.
Heres our list, where we found it, and our interpretation. Today i moved to alcatraz, a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water. Gennifer choldenko is the new york times bestselling and newbery honor awardwinning author of ten childrens books, including notes from a liar and her dog, if a tree falls at lunch period, no passengers beyond this point, al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, and al capone does my homework. Bring on the tough stuff theres not just one right answer. Being on a tiny prison island is an onceinalifetime opportunity. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading al capone does my shirts. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko book 1 of the al capone series.
Moose is less than thrilled about being away from home, stuck on a cement rock where most of the population is behind bars. The original edition of al capone does my shirts is published in the uk by bloomsbury publishing plc. In this novel, moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz island, where mooses father has gotten a job as both electrician and prison guard for the prison situated on the island. Dec 05, 2015 sixth graders at hillel day school created book trailers as the culminating project of their literature circle. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko dtdl battle of. Al capone does my shirts teaching ideas book units teacher.
Al capone does my shirts and millions of other books are available for instant access. Gennifer choldenko writing styles in al capone does my shirts. This is a novel study for al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Al capone does my shirts\ by gennifer choldenko 9 9 prepare your notebook. Gennifer choldenko has written three picture books and three novels, and won a 2005 newbery honor for her second novel, al capone does my shirts putnam. Al capone does my shirts 6 chalkboard or a book in sight. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. The move was caused by the fathers new job positions as an electrician. The kids who live there and their classmates are enchanted with the prisoners and their dramatic backgrounds. In this school, kids have macaroni salad in their hair and wear their clothes inside out and there isnt a chalkboard. And there are twentythree other kids who live on the island because their dads work as guards or cooks or doctors or electricians for the prison, like my dad does.
When moose flanagan moves to alcatraz island so his father can work as a prison guard. Get e books al capone does my shirts on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Al capone does my shirts gennifer choldenko, author. Gennifer choldenko has 21 books on goodreads with 101823 ratings. Al capone does my shirts by choldenko, gennifer ebook. Al capone shines my shoes shoes, shoes, shoes mulberry books shoes, shoes, shoes. The family wants to live near san francisco, so mooses sister can attend the esther p. I ran across al capone does my shirts and i had heard of it before and forgotten about it so decided to check it out. Alcatraz has been shuttered for decades at this point, though, and the great depression is something your grandma probably knows way more about than you, so while al capone does my shirts is first and foremost ya lit, it will feel right at home tucked amongst other historical fiction books, too. Written by gennifer choldenko, al capone does my shirts tells the story of moose flanagan and his family who move to alcatraz island where his father has gotten a job. Print the al capone does my shirts literature circle questions printable. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko genre historical fiction interest level grades 68 grade level equivalent.
Free download or read online al capone does my shirts pdf epub book. I am glad that i did because it was a really good read. Al capone does my shirts would you consider the audio edition of al capone does my shirts to be better than the print version. Al capone does my shirts moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraza tiny island off the coast of san francisco that houses some of the countrys most dangerous criminals. Parents need to know that newbery honor book al capone does my shirts is set on alcatraz island when it was an operating prison. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko abebooks. Today i moved to a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water. Al capone does my shirts a book written for young adults but nonetheless a great read, set in the on alcatraz island. And there are twentythree other kids who live on the island because their dads work as guards or. By purchasing this title, you may be eligible to receive an ebook credit toward select titles. Childrens literature the bulletin of the center for childrens books quote of the month from gennifer choldenkos al capone does my shirts.
Marinoff school, where kids wear their clothes inside out and there isnt a book. I peek out the front window of our new apartment and look up to see a little glass room lit bright in the dark night. I especially love interactive notebooks, anchor charts, handson activities, great books, and making learning fun. They live on alcatraz, so their interactions there are the background of the story. Free al capone does my shirts worksheets and literature.
Trying to answer 114 questions all at once after finishing the book is. During his first night on alcatraz island, how does moose flanagan sleep. Al capone does my shirts kindle edition by choldenko, gennifer. Pdf al capone does my shirts book by gennifer choldenko. Summary the year is 1935 and moose flanagans father is desperate for a job. Encyclopedia source that covers a variety of topics related to al capone does my shirts when you get to the database, click list all. Al capone does my shirts sample book unit created by gay miller welcome to book units teacher i love teaching. Write the title and author of the book on this page. Everyone and anyone who likes books should read this swiftly paced tale and should put aside a few hours for it as once you are into it. Read al capone does my shirts online free book in epub. The voice for al capone does my shirts did not come easily. This story showcases a family who struggle with staying strong while facing the adversity of raising a child with a disability, and the reality of the great depression. Book trailer for methods of teaching childrens literature te 301 saginaw valley state university fall 2011 trailer for the novel, al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko.
Al capone does my shirts \ by gennifer choldenko 9 9 prepare your notebook. Al capone does my shirts received a newbery honor citation in 2005 among other accolades. So he can search the bushes by the baseball field to find a convict baseball pg. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Al capone does my shirts is not just a book about moose and natalie and alcatraz. How many jobs does mooses dad work on the island and what are they. Jan 01, 2004 i was looking around on overdrive trying to find some cute mg books to read because i was just in the mood for something light and fun. Set in 1935, when guards actually lived on alcatraz island with their families, choldenkos second novel brings humor to the complexities of family dynamics and illuminates the real struggle of 12yearold moose flanagan, a kid trying to free himself from the good boy stance hes taken his whole life. What predictions do you have about scout and mooses. All materials on this site may be copied for classroom or library. Al capone does my shirts, by gennifer choldenko part 1. Funny and clever an amusing book about interesting characters placed in a different and unlikely setting an trying to make the best of their situation. They used ipads to film, imovie to edit, and some used green screen effects, too. Capone was a prisoner at alcatraz from 1935 to 1939.
We are collecting examples of figurative language from al capone does my shirts. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2004, and was written by gennifer choldenko. Books challenged or banned in 20152016, by robert p. Gennifer choldenkos most popular book is al capone does my shirts tales from alcatraz. The book was named as a newbery honor selection and in 2007 it received the california young reader medal. Al capone does my shirts is a book that will keep students turning pages. Al capone does my shirts extension activity a twelveyearold boy named moose moves to alcatraz island in 1935 when guards families were housed there, and has to contend with his extraordinary new environment in addition to life with his autistic sister. Marinoff school, where kids wear their clothes inside out and there isnt a book in sight. I never knew prisons could be picky, but i guess they can. The book was named a newbery honor selection, an ala notable childrens book, and in 2007 it received the california young reader medal. Al capone does my shirts 2 welcome to the rock today i moved to a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 225 pages and is available in paperback format. In 1935 twelveyearold moose flanagan moves with his parents and auti.