Two Traditions of Dance

After reading about the two types of dance in Two Traditions of Dance decide if you would rather watch a Noh or a modern dance. Explain how you made your decision based on the facts from the book.

Olympic Medals

Look at the graph on pages 2 and 3 in Time for Kids. Why do you think these five countries are the ones with so many gold medals? What do you think the athletes in these countries do that make them win so many gold, silver, and bronze medals?

Olympics

The winter Olympics is going to be starting next month. Why are the Olympics an important event? What event within the winter Olympics do you like the most and why? Which event would be the most difficult to prepare for? Which event would be the easiest to prepare for? Make sure you explain your thinking.

Time for Kids - Pictures of 2009

Look over the photographs and read the captions on pages 4, 5, 6, and 7 in your magazine. Which of these evetns do you think was the most important? Why?

Make sure your response is several sentences and includeds evidence of higher thinking.