Reading Assignment: 1/14-1/18

Please read Chapter 15, "Fact and Gossip," Chapter 16, "The Third Bomb," and Chapter 17, "Some Solutions," and answer two of the following three questions: 1. Why did Doug suspect that the murderer may have been a doctor? 2. Who do you think the bomber is? Explain your choice. 3. What does Theo discover when he analyses his clue? Good luck, and remember to keep taking notes! :) ~Mrs. Mignosa

Visit the following website to learn more about the characters and play games: ttp://library.thinkquest.org/CRO214945/basics/book_main.html

*Image from: http://www.kgt.de/projekte/klasse5b/frederik/Bomb.jpg

Reading Assignment: 1/7-1/11

We're almost halfway through the story, and the clues are piling up... will you be the one to solve Samuel Westing's murder? Learn more and make your next prediction by reading Chapter 12, "The First Bomb," Chapter 13, "The Second Bomb," and Chapter 14, "Pairs Repaired." 1. Why does Judge Ford's finger suddenly stop at the top of the list of detectives in the yellow pages? 2. According to the fireman why was it not unusual to have had two explosions within two days in the same building? 3. Why did the doorman refuse to accept a tip from the judge? Good luck! ~ Mrs. Mignosa

*This website explains how to take shorthand like Sydelle Pulaski; it may help you solve a clue in the story... :) http://www.geocities.com/shorthandshorthandshorthand/

*Image from: http://www.linderimage.com/images/firetruck_p.jpg

Reading Assignment for 12/17-12/21

The game is afoot! Being observant of the characters and taking careful notes is the key to unraveling the mystery! Please read Chapter 9, "Lost and Found," Chapter 10, "The Long Party," and Chapter 11, "The Meeting," and answer two of the three questions: 1. Why is Lost and Found a good name for this chapter? 2. Why does Angela become upset when everyone continually asks about Denton? 3. What did Chris suddenly realize as he read the note on the elevator wall? Then, tell us who you're suspicious of in the murder of Samuel Westing. :) ~Mrs. Mignosa

*Visit the following website to see all of the lyrics to America the Beautiful. This song is crucial to solving the mystery, so read it carefully and look for clues: http://www.scoutsongs.com/lyrics/americathebeautiful/html.

*Image from http://ftp.mayfair.org/macademy/lost%20and%20found.jpg

Reading Assignment for 12/10-12/14

Please read Chapter 6, "The Westing Will," Chapter 7, "The Westing Game," and Chapter 8, "The Paired Heirs," and answer two of the three questions listed here: 1. Explain Mr. Hoo's comment, "The poor are crazy, the rich just eccentric". 2. Why was Chris happy to be selected to play the game? 3. How was Turtle Wexler able to profit from the storm? Don't forget to make notes about the characters as you read! :) Finally, make your latest prediction as to who the murderer of Samuel Westing is. Good luck! ~Mrs. Mignosa

*Visit the following site to practice your word-scrambling skills: http://www.classbrain.com/artgames/publish/article_54.shtml (Click on the site and select a category).

*Image from http://www.gamebooks.org/scans/Goosebumps/24-word1.gif

Reading Assignment for Dec. 3rd-7th

Please read Chapter 3, "Tenants In and Out," Chapter 4, "The Corpse Found," and Chapter 5, "Sixteen Heirs, and answer two of the following questions:

1. Describe Mrs. Wexler's relationship with her two daughters.

2. Sam's obituary mentions that he was a dedicated gamesman and a master of chess. Why might this be significant?

3. What did the design on Sydelle Pulaski's dress remind Turtle of right at that moment?

**Remember to include evidence from the story to support your answers, and don't forget to make your latest prediction as to who the murderer is.

happy sleuthing! :)

*Visit the following link to practice your own chess-playing skills! :) http://www.chesskids.com/ckbook/firstgames.htm
*Image from http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2558/1504/1600/chess_travel_4.jpg

First Reading Assignment

Please read chapter 1, "Sunset Towers," and Chapter 2, "Ghosts or Worse," and remember to take notes as you read... even the smallest detail can reveal the murderer! Next, answer the following questions for this week's posting: At the end of Chapter One, we are told that one of the tenants was a mistake; which tenant do you think this is and why? Also, what does Chris notice through his binoculars? Don't forget to make your first prediction: who is the murderer?!? Good Luck! :) ~ Mrs. Mignosa

*Image From: http://www.thesandcastleinn.com/images/lake-mi-sunset.jpg

Character Web

The Westing Game is full of a remarkable cast of characters with unusual characteristics; in order to solve the mystery and win the $1,000,000 left in Samuel Westing's will, you will need to closely observe each and every one of these characters. The best way to do this is to make notes of their characteristics and look for clues in their alibis and behavior. Please visit the link shown below to create a table of all sixteen characters; make notes as you read, writing down all clues, and remember: even the smallest detail can play a big part in unraveling the mystery of The Westing Game! Good luck, and happy sleuthing! :) ~ Mrs. Mignosa

http://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/graphic/neworg/wheel.html; print out two of the concept wheels and use one "spoke" for each character. Remember to take careful notes! :)