Continuing in that major at Indiana University, from which she graduated, Collins also earned a degree in Telecommunications. However, she spent most of her childhood in the eastern part of the US and her family managed to remain in Alabama long enough for her to attend Carver High School and be a Theater Arts major at the state’s School of Fine Arts. Air Force, causing the family to move frequently. Also on that date, Suzanne Collins was born. CIA Director John McCone gave warning to President Kennedy that the Soviets were increasing shipments to Cuba, marking the beginning of the Cuban Missile Crisis. As part of President Herbert Hoover’s 88th birthday, The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library was opened. Gregor the Overlander is an epic story of fantasy and destiny.A few great things happened in America on August 10, 1962. It's not until a prophecy is revealed that Gregor finds himself involved in plans to save the Underland. A conflict between the human city of Regalia and the rats is creating panic among the inhabitants. The Underland is filled with humans whose skin is almost see-through, giant bats, rats, mice, and fireflies. After his sister falls through a grate in the basement, Gregor follows her deep underground into a new world. Gregor is home alone in New York City watching his baby sister and grandmother. Gregor the Overlander is a story of a fantastical world deep beneath the surface of the earth. Aligned to your State Standards, additional crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included. Compare the Overland and Underland in a graphic organizer. Students create their own Underland and write a short story about how to get there. Students explore the concept of betrayal and reflect on a time in which they experienced this. Choose the definition that matches the underlined vocabulary word from the text. Recall in detail the complete prophecy as told to Gregor. Determine what a metaphor is and find an example from the story. Write the true version of false statements from the book. Students give meaning to sentences from the novel.
Surpass all expectations with thought-provoking activities. Fall underground to a magical land where a prophecy is soon to come true.
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