From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E.
Frankweiler

• By E.L. Konisburg

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Chapters 1 2
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Vocabulary

• Suburb
• Jostle
• Knapsack
• Commute
• Appreciation
• Injustice
• Pout

• For definitions, go to www.webster.com

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Activity

• Claudia and Jamie run away to the Metropolitan
  Museum of Art in New York City. Have you ever
  been to a museum before? Did you go by yourself
  or with friends and family? What kinds of
  exhibits did you see? Was it an art museum or
  science museum? Visit these websites about
  museums in this area. As you are looking through
  the websites, find 5 pieces of artwork that you
  like. Keep them in your head as you complete the
  activity on the next page.
• Boston Museum of Science
• Worcester Art Museum
• New England Aquarium
• Museum of Fine Arts

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Quiz

• Please click on the link below and take the quiz
  for chapters 1 2

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Chapters 3 4
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Vocabulary

• Curator
• Canopy
• Commotion
• Ornate
• Renaissance
• Perilous
• Intrigue
• Conspicuous

• For definitions, go to www.webster.com

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Activity

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art is full of
  beautiful paintings and art treasures. Claudia
  decided this would be the perfect hideaway place.
  They hid their clothes around the museum so they
  wouldn't get caught. Visit the Metropolitan
  Museum website and discover all the art it has
  inside since its too far away for a field trip.
• As you are searching the website, I want you to
  find 8 pieces of art or sculptures you like. On a
  separate sheet of paper complete the following

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Activity (contd.)

• 1.Write the name of the piece
• 2. Name of the artist
• 3. Year it was made
• 4. Where the piece is from
• 5. Tell the section of museum you found the piece
  of art
• After you have completed all 8 pieces of art,
  choose you favorite and draw a sketch of the
  painting or sculpture. Don't forget to label it
  with the correct information again.
• Have fun visiting the museum!!

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Chapters 5 6
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Vocabulary

• Stonemason
• Investigate
• Pedestal
• Telepathy
• Browse
• Sawhorse
• Footnote
• Espresso

• For definitions, go to www.webster.com

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Activity

• We learned from Jamie that he cheated while
  playing the card game War with his friend Bruce.
  He and Bruce promised not to cheat everyday when
  they left each other yet Jamie did.
• If you need to review the rules of the card game
  War, click the URL below.
• Rules of War
• In class you have played the card game War with a
  partner. Did you win or lose? How would you feel
  if you were Bruce and you never won any games?
  Would you stop gambling because you were losing
  all your dimes and nickels?
• Pretend you are Bruce and you found out your best
  friend was cheating in your card game. Write a
  letter to your friend explaining how you feel
  about cheating. Have you ever cheated playing a
  game or had this happen to you in real life?
  Would you keep your friend? Would you give them a
  second chance?

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Chapters 7 8
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Vocabulary

• Stroll
• Patience
• Sari
• Cupid
• Quarry
• Topaz
• Mastaba
• Pharoah

• For definitions, go to www.webster.com

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Activity

• Claudia and Jamie are trying to solve the mystery
  of Angel. They believe Michelangelo sculpted the
  statue. He was one the most famous artists during
  the Italian Renaissance in Italy.

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Activity (continued)

• Please search these websites about Michelangelo
  and discover the history of this wonderful artist
  and his works

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Sistine Chapel

• Michelangelo also painted one of the most famous
  ceilings in the world! The Sistine Chapel took
  four years to paint and at times he had to lie on
  his back to work. He painted many scenes from the
  Bible is still considered one of the world's
  wonders in art.
• Click here to take a virtual tour of the Sistine
  Chapel.
• Claudia and Jamie did not tour the museum the
  whole time they were gone from home. Go to the
  next page to find out where else they visited
  while in New York City.

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• Claudia and Jamie also visited the United Nations
  one afternoon in New York. The United Nations is
  an organization represented by over 150 countries
  around our world and their main goal is to
  promote peace and security in our world. The U.N.
  headquarters is in New York City. There are five
  permanent members United States, United Kingdom,
  Russia, France, and China. The members of the
  U.N. deal with concerns from war and peace to
  human rights.
• Claudia and Jamie are inviting you to tour the
  United Nations with them.
• Click United Nations and discover what they
  learned. Be sure to click on the right language
  and locate the link to cyber bus to find kid
  friendly activities

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Chapters 9 10
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Vocabulary

• Casserole
• Abrupt
• Antique
• Urgency
• Frantic
• Oriental
• Auction
• Trance

• For definitions, go to www.webster.com

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Activity

• Claudia and Jamie rode in a Rolls Royce
  limousine to return home. Have you ever been in a
  limousine? Tell me about your experiences. Why
  were you riding in a limousine? Where did you go?
  What color was it? What did it have inside?
• Write me a story using this title

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The Day I Won a Free Limousine Ride

• This story must be at least 1 page in length and
  you must follow ALL writing rules.
• This is for a grade so be CREATIVE and
  ADVENTUROUS!

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For more activities, click on the following links

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