Books similar to al capone does my shirts tales from. She lives in the san francisco bay area with her family. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko is a newbery award winning novel that made its debut in 2004. Moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraza tiny island off the coast of san francisco that houses some of the countrys most dangerous criminals.
Al capone does my shirts chapter 10 moose is killing time at home when a neighbor named mrs. What is the song that plays in the hallmark movie chance at romance part of the lyrics are. The move was caused by the fathers new job positions as an electrician and as a guard in the well known alcatraz prison. Capone was a prisoner at alcatraz from 1935 to 1939. The flanagan family is believable in the way each member deals with natalie and her difficulties, and moose makes a sympathetic main character. Sinatras final major interview larry king live may , 1988 duration. The girl has freckles and full lips like a movie star. Plus, there are a ton of murderers, rapists, hit men, con men, stickup men, embezzlers, connivers, burglars, kidnappers and maybe even an innocent man or two, though i doubt it. We are collecting examples of figurative language from al capone does my shirts. Answer the following questions while reading the novel al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Putnams sons, 2004, isbn 0399238611 hardcover puffin, 2006, isbn 0142403709 paperback scholastic literature circle guide made available courtesy of scholastic book clubs. Al capone does my shirts is a historical fiction novel for young adults by author gennifer.
Al capone does my shirts is a work of historical fiction about a family who moves to alcatraz in 1935 in the middle of the great depression. I especially love interactive notebooks, anchor charts, handson activities, great books, and making learning fun. Parents need to know that newbery honor book al capone does my shirts is set on alcatraz island when it was an operating prison. In 1980 she ran a friends successful campaign for the state assembly and headed his district office for 11 years got paid. Al capone does my shirts is a historical fiction novel for young adults by author gennifer choldenko. I finally stopped reading when the brother was made to see his specialneeds sister. A few mentions of private parts slowed down my enthusiasm for the book. Hes about mooses age, and hes described as looking like the.
Gennifer choldenko is the new york times bestselling and newbery honor awardwinning author of ten childrens books, including notes from a liar and her dog, if a tree falls at lunch period, no passengers beyond this point, al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, and al capone does my homework. The theme of al capone does my shirts is that each of us is affected by everyone else and affects everyone else. Use the following questions and activities to get more out of the experience of reading al capone does my shirts. Al capone does my shirt important quotes supersummary. Al capone does my shirts discussion guide scholastic. Choose from 500 different sets of al capone does my shirts flashcards on quizlet. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko 9780307582355. This story showcases a family who struggle with staying strong while facing the adversity of raising a child with a disability, and the. Al capone does my shirt important quotes today i moved to a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water chapter 1, p. But if i had been in prison with him, i would have kept my distance. My favorite part was also when al capone put the note in his shirt. Today i moved to a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd and surrounded by water.
Capone died before your time on alcatraz, of course. There are references to imagined violence, but the bad guys are mostly part of the dramatic backdrop. The mob boss was in residence at the prison from 34 to. This historical tidbit explains the catchy title of al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko putnam. Al capone does my shirts summary moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraza tiny island off the coast of san francisco that houses some of the countrys most dangerous criminals. Idiot hes asking for the sequel to al capone shines my shoes not al capone does my shirts ep347. Al capone does my shirts is a novel by awardwinning author gennifer choldenko. The 5th grade teacher had just got in a copy of al capone does my homework and i read enough of it to be intrigued so when i got home i downloaded the first in the series. Learn al capone does my shirts with free interactive flashcards. Caconi knocks at the door, saying they have a phone call. Oct 07, 2018 the 5th grade teacher had just got in a copy of al capone does my homework and i read enough of it to be intrigued so when i got home i downloaded the first in the series.
Heres our list, where we found it, and our interpretation. Al capone does my shirt summary and study guide supersummary. For the real deal on al capone, infamous criminal, check out the shoutouts section, as well as. The kids who live there and their classmates are enchanted with the prisoners and their dramatic backgrounds. Test out what you remember from part two of the book by taking the quiz below. In 1935 twelveyearold moose flanagan moves with his parents and autistic sister to alcatraz island where his father takes a job as a prison guard and electrician. Rod steiger in al capone 1959 neville brand in the tv series the untouchables and again in the film the george raft story 1961 jose calvo in due mafiosi contro al capone 1966. Moose flanagan and his family have just moved to alcatraz island so that his father can take a job as a prison. In this story, a family works to settle into life on the island of. Stay connected to your students with prezi video, now in microsoft teams. Sep 10, 2018 al capone does my shirts is a humorous novel that can also bring a tear to the readers eye as moose learns that family is worth fighting for.
Right at the start of the novel, moose s sour attitude towards his new home is obvious. When al capone did time and laundry on the rock sfgate. The book was named a newbery honor selection, an ala notable childrens book, and in 2007 it received the california young reader medal. In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from santa monica to alcatraz island. Here is the place for me to share some of the things i love. Since neither of his parents are home, moose answers. Al capone does my shirts 28 questions by supergirllynx last updated. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko librarything.
Fascinated by the nearby cons especially al capone moose, piper and the other island kids pull crazy stunts to get near the criminals and impress nonisland kids. Keep reading and come back for more revision quizzes. Al capone shines my shoes and al capone does my homework. And there are twentythree other kids who live on the island because their dads work as guards or cooks or doctors or electricians for the prison, like my dad does.
At first i thought al capone did his laundry but then i thought he had to reply somehow so that was one way. The original edition of al capone does my shirts is published in the uk by. See more ideas about al capone, teaching reading and book study. Buy an italian dinner in north beach, a double feature at the movies, a month of swims at the pool. This activity allows students to explore how alcatraz was formed as a prison and research how al capone. Family dilemmas are at the center of the story, but history and settingincluding plenty of references to the prisons most infamous inmate, mob boss al caponeplay an important part, too. This guide includes background information and discussion prompts to further students understanding of the book. Al capone does my shirts teaching resource sheets pearson. What follows after are the series of escapades that moose experiences which exposes him to several scrupulous deals making him compromise his integrity. Al capone does my shirts he has an autistic sister called natalie. Moose is less than thrilled about being away from home, stuck on a cement rock where most of the population is behind bars. Al capone does my shirts sample book unit created by gay miller welcome to book units teacher i love teaching. Apr 25, 2004 this historical tidbit explains the catchy title of al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko putnam.
Al capone does my shirts is a humorous novel that can also bring a tear to the readers eye as moose learns that family is worth fighting for. Piper talks him into being part of her moneymaking schemes, like having inmates on the. Alcatraz is the prison that formerly housed americas most infamous, dangerous and ruthless convicts, including machine gun kelly and al capone. Books challenged or banned in 20152016, by robert p. How were each of the kids punished for their part in the laundry scheme. A project on the book al capone does my shirts blog. The story is about a boy named moose who lives on alcatraz because his father works. See more ideas about al capone, chicago outfit and real gangster.
I just downloaded the second one and will likely finish it over the weekend. He was known for his leading role in illegal activities. Moose is less than thrilled about being away from home, stuck on a cement rock where most of the population is. In this novel, a group of children living on the island of alcatraz become determined to meet al. Al capone does my shirts, written by gennifer choldenko, is a great piece of childrens literature. Even though i didnt expect al capone to put the note in his shirt i knew somehow al capone had so thing to do with shirts because of the title of the book. This story showcases a family who struggle with staying strong while facing the adversity of raising a child with a disability, and the reality of the great depression. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko dtdl battle of.
Al capone does my shirts, by gennifer choldenko part 1. In this novel, moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz island, where mooses father has gotten a job as both electrician and prison guard for the federal prison situated on the island. I stayed away from connected criminals because they often have influence over the police or the guards. The two sequels in choldenkos tales from alcatraz novels were also challenged. Al capone is mentioned and met by the main character moose in the book al capone does my shirts. Al capone chapters 140 summaries flashcards quizlet. Theres my sister, natalie, except she doesnt count.