Tuesday, November 10, 2015

J.K. Rowling Quiz


J.K. Rowling Quiz

1.       The “J.K.” Rowling’s name stands for

a.       Jessica Kate

b.      Joan Katherine

c.       Joanne Kathleen

d.      Jane Kaysey

2.       How do you pronounce “Rowling”?

a.       Rhymes with “growling”

b.      Rhymes with ”bowling”

c.       Rhymes with” crawling”

d.      Sounds like “ruling”.

3.       What is the significance of “Chipping Sodbury” in Rowling’s life?

a.       It is the game that inspired Quidditch

b.      It is her favorite kind of British meal

c.       It is the train station nearest her house

d.      It is the name of the place where she was born

4.       Before becoming a full-time writer, Rowling worked as a

a.       Teacher

b.      Baker

c.       Weather forecaster

d.      Bookstore clerk

5.       Rowling’s oldest daughter is names

a.       Susan

b.      Jessica

c.       Hermione

d.      This is a trick question.  She doesn’t have a daughter

6.       Rowling lives in

a.       Cambridge, England

b.      Dublin, Ireland

c.       Edinburgh, Scotland

d.      Los Angeles, California

7.       Where does Rowling most like to write?

a.       Cafés

b.      Hotels

c.       Her Kitchen

d.      Anywhere outdoors

8.       Rowling has a pet

a.       Rabbit

b.      Cat

c.       Dog

d.      Owl

9.       As a child, Rowling

a.       Loved books like Hermione

b.      Wore glasses like Harry

c.       Wished she could fly

d.      All of the above

10.   What does Rowling say is the only thing she won’t eat?

a.       Eggs

b.      Beans

c.       Tripe

d.      Mayonnaise

 

11.   What is the title of the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series- Harry Potter and ……?

a.       The Deathly Hallows

b.      The Deathly Hedgehogs

c.       The Deathly Horseshoes

d.      The Deathly Nightshade

12.   Who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter films based on JK Rowling’s books?

a.       Rupert Grant

b.      Rupert Grent

c.       Rupert Grint

d.      Rupert Grunt

13.   The Hogwarts Express, in the Harry Potter series, leaves from which London station?

a.       Euston

b.      Kings Cross

c.       Marylebone

d.      Paddington

14.   In the Harry Potter series, how many players are there in a Quid-ditch team?

a.       6

b.      7

c.       8

d.      9

15.   How was Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone retitled for release in the USA- Harry Potter and …………..?

a.       The Alchemist’s Stone

b.      The Magician’s Stone

c.       The Sorcerer’s Stone

d.      The Wizard’s Stone

 



Thursday, January 8, 2015

Start your Reading with Book Adventure!

Book Adventure is launching at AITIS! 

Just sign in @ your Library class!


Library Book Bingo

Dear Parents,

The Library has Book Bingo reading activity  for Grade 3 and 4 children.  Please encourage your child/children to celebrate books by participating this activity at home.

Source: http://www.superteacherideas.com/

Library Book Bingo

Color in the square when you complete a task.  On the back of this page, write down the titles and authors of the books you read.  When you have BINGO, see your teacher for a prize!
 
Read a Magic School Bus book.
 
Read a book by Francesca Simon
 
Read a Roald Dahl’s book
Read a Classic Book
Read a poem by Shel Silverstein to a friend or family member.
 
Read a Magic Tree House Book.
 
Read a book recommended by a friend.
 
Read a book by Louis Sachar
 
Read a non-fiction book.
 
Read any type of books!
 
 
Read a non-fiction book about outer space.
 
Read a Roald Dahl’s book
Free Choice!
Read a book recommended by your teacher.
 
Read a biography.
 
Read a biography.
 
Read a book recommended by a parent.
 
Read a poem by Shel Silverstein
Read an A to Z Mysteries book.
 
Read a book by
Judy Blume
Read a book by Louis Sachar
 
Read a non-fiction book about a species of animal.
 
Read a Magic Tree House Book.
 
Read a fairy tale.
 
Read a Classic Book

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 Clifford Interactive Storybooks

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Folktales and Fables with PBS KIDS

Curious George Stories