ESU 11 2016-2017 Battle of the Books
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  • Summer of the Monkeys
  • The Trouble in Me
  • Tuck Everlasting
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Beneath
             Grades 3-8

Pat O'Toole has always idolized his older brother, Coop. Coop is... different. He doesn't talk on the phone, doesn't use email, and doesn't have friends. He's never really cared for anything but the thrill of being underground, and for Pat of course. So it's no surprise to anyone that after a huge fight with their parents, Coop runs away. One year later, Pat receives a package containing a digital voice recorder and a cryptic message from his brother. He follows the clues to New York City and soon discovers that Coop has joined the Community, a society living beneath the streets. Now it's up to Pat to find his brother -- and bring him home.

Level 4.3; 6 Points
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Author Roland Smith always knew he wanted to write, but he started out in a rather unconventional place - the local zoo. He wrote Sea Otter Rescue while saving otters in the aftermath of the Exxon Valdezoil spill in 1989.

Who could have guessed that he'd move to the motives of a young person who moves underground to escape his family and life? He weaves this book in interesting ways that describe why many people would want to escape. Enjoy the book and the following activities.


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Activity One

Beneath is going to be made into a movie. Make a list of 3-5 characters. What famous actor will play each character and note in your answer what qualities make that actor the best choice. Your description needs to be at least a half page long with descriptions so I'll know exactly what you're talking about!!

Activity Two

Listen to the Book Trailer above created by a teacher. The book started out with Pat receiving many taped recording by Coop. Knowing how the books ends, what recording would you have sent to their parents to tell them everything was all right? You can either choose to make a video recording or an audio recording, it's up to you. Your recording needs to be at least 30 seconds long.
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Activity Three

Coop, Pat and Kate go through a unique experience on their journey up through the tube. Create a picture showing me what that would have looked like, and it should also show exactly how they escaped, especially at the end of the journey. I'll know whether you've read the book or not by the picture you create🤗
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