Cholodenko, G. (2013). A Tale from Alcatraz: Vol. 3. Al Capone does my homework. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers.
Summary: Moose Flanagan and his friends are off to solve a new mystery. Who started the fire in their apartment? Mrs. Trixle thinks it's Natalie. Also, lots of money has been coming onto Alcatraz. Where's it coming from? Moose, Annie, Jimmy, Natalie and Piper are at it again.
Review: My favorite of the Al Capone series so far. A real dilemma for kids to deal with when someone who is different gets blamed. Lots of parallels in real life. Moose is growing up in this book and it's fun to see how he's maturing.
Diversity: Moose's sister, Natalie, has Autism though at the time there isn't a name for it.
Diversity: Moose's sister, Natalie, has Autism though at the time there isn't a name for it.
Suggestions for Teachers: Great book to study ally-ship in an ELA classroom and connect to CA history as well. Lots of parallels for students when studying difference and family.
Reading Level:
- Quantitative: Lexile 600L, ATOS Book Level 7.00-9.98, Flesh-Kincaid 6.51-10.34, 7.04-9.57 RMM
- Qualitative: This text is moderately complex; the organization is chronological and straightforward. The language is largely contemporary. Knowledge of Alcatraz and Al Capone will make this text more accessible to readers.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.2
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3
Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9
Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
Subjects/Themes: family, acceptance, difference, mystery
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