Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Computer Lab January 8

Comprehension Questions for The Five Orange Pips, Chapter 1
  • In what year does the story take place?
  • Who comes to visit Sherlock Holmes and Watson?
  • Describe Joseph Openshaw.
  • Where did Uncle Elias receive a letter from? What was inside?
  • What do the orange pips symbolize (mean)?
  • What happened to Uncle Elias after he received the letter?
  • What do you think will happen in Chapter 2 "More Pips?"
Further research questions about the story.
Find out more about the story by visiting the website given.
  • When and where was the author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle born? Find the answer here.
  • Describe Sherlock Holmes' appearance. Search Google Images for "Sherlock Holmes"
  • What kind of landscape does Pondicherry have? See these pictures.
  • Where is Pondicherry located in India? It is #72 on this map
  • When was The Five Orange Pips published? Find the answer here.
  • The villain in this story is a secret organization. What is its name and why was it founded in 1865? Find the answer here.

Christmas Cartoons

Check out the Christmas cartoons we made in our last computer lab class! Hope everyone had a nice winter vacation!

Ayumi Santa's Mistake
Mika Santa Claus' Lesson
Chisato T I'm so cold too
Noriko Bear strains sleigh
Hiroki Let's Enjoy Party
Saori Generational Change
Kizuku White Christmas
Tatsuya Terror Christmas
Chika One Christmas Day
Yoshito Stomachache
Natsuki Amazing Encounter
Hifumi Who are you?
Maki Christmas Day
Kenshiro Christmas Present
Your Name Here Your Title Here
Takayuki Happy Christmas
Miki Aliens Attack
Yusuke Bad Santa Claus
Taku Dream Party
Chisato F Christmas