Questions

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Will you please explain the requirements for the 'Scholarly Learner' and learning style inventory? --Simone

__Answer__: I have a special form I need to give you.
Could this be a session at a college or similar activity? --Simone

__Answer__: Which requirement are you asking about?
What is a classic book? Is A Series of Unfortunate Events one? Please tell me. --Tianna ====__Answer__: A classic is a book that was //withstood the test of time.// In other words, it is still popular even after 50 or more years have passed since the book was first published. Here are some examples: ====
 * Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell
 * Centerburg Tales, by Robert McCloskey
 * Charlotte’s Web, Stuart Little, and Trumpet of the Swan, by E.B. White
 * Hans Brinker, by Mary Mapes Dodge
 * Just So Stories, by Rudyard Kipling
 * Lassie Come Home, by Eric Knight
 * Little House in the Big Woods, and other books, by Laura Ingalls Wilder
 * Misty of Chincoteague and Brighty of the Grand Canyon, by Marguerite Henry
 * Mr. Popper’s Penguins, by Richard Atwater
 * Peter Pan, unabridged edition by James Barrie
 * Sounder, by William H. Armstrong
 * Tales and Stories by Hans Christian Andersen, by Hans Christian Andersen
 * The Arabian Nights Entertainments, (and other stories) by Andrew Lang (Editor)
 * The Borrowers, by Mary Norton
 * 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
 * A Christmas Carol
 * Aladdin and Other Tales from the Arabian Nights
 * Dracula
 * //In the Days of Giants//
 * King Arthur
 * Little Women
 * Robin Hood
 * Robinson Crusoe
 * //The Wind in the Willows//
 * //Alice's Adventures in Wonderland//

I thought __The Adventures of Tom Sawyer__ and __War of the Worlds__ are also classics. __Answer__: That is correct. As I stated earlier, the list above contains only examples. There are many, many more.

Which of these is available for us fifth graders this year? Does my Math Olympiad in third grade count?  9. Accelerated Learning Opportunities -- Participate in at least 3 contests that require  advanced study beyond the regular school day (i.e. Word Masters, Math League, CyberFair, and/or the Golden Cursor). -Dante __Answer__: See the box at the top of the Requirements Page that you printed out from the GATE website. The ALD degree is a 2-year program; all requirements must be completed during 4th and 5th grades. All of the contests are available to 5th graders this year.

On number thirteen of the ALD, what do we need to write up about the plays? --Travis

__Answer__: This one is easy. Display at least 6 different pieces of evidence (tickets, programs, and/or photos) in your portfolio to show that you attended the 6 cultural activities. Include one page that lists the events and dates. That's it!

Looking for a movie to watch to fulfill requirement #5? I have not seen this one, and it is not rated, but it sounds like it would be good.

//** __Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story__ **// -- Oscar winner [|Cuba Gooding Jr.] stars as pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson (portrayed as a child by [|Jaishon Fisher] and as a teen by [|Gus Hoffman]), who overcomes enormous obstacles to study medicine and save lives at Johns Hopkins Hospital. [|Kimberly Elise] plays Carson's hardworking single mother, Sonya, who faces her own hurdles on the road to helping her son succeed in this made-for-cable drama based on Carson's memoirs.

If you watch this film, please let me know your thoughts, or if you view another movie that you'd like to recommend, please list your movie here with a brief description.

Dear Mrs. Regner, I just watched a movie about a man having to overcome problems to save a planet called Pandora. Is this acceptable for #5? Aaron

__Answer__: You are a funny guy! You're sort of missing the point of the assignment. The idea is to learn about a real-life gifted individual who had to overcome significant hardships to achieve his/her goal. This needs to be an inspirational story and a true story!

Dear Mrs. Regner,

For #14, could I make a moive by myself, star in it, and invite a couple of other people to be part of it? Nikita

__Answer__: No, a home movie does not meet this requirement. You need to perform in a formal production with a large audience, such as a play, recital, or talent show. Why not plan to perform in Loma's spring Talent Show?

For #6, does a doctor count? Dani

__Answer__: Yes, a doctor would be perfect for your interview. However, do NOT do your interview until you get the interview packet. Lauren has a copy. Ask her to loan it to you. Also, remember to record your interview so that you can type the results later. Or, you may make a movie, edit it, and post it to You Tube. Mrs. Regner, when is everything due & is it due all at once or do I hand in parts as they are completed? Simone