The move was caused by the fathers new job positions as an electrician and as a guard in the well known alcatraz prison. This book is much more about moose and natalies relationship than it is. The family must live on the island and obey numerous strict. Now she makes a noise deep in her throat and bolts up. Al capone does my shirts characters will help you with any book or any question. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko 9780307582355. Moose matt flanagan the protagonist goes through remarkable growth and maturation over the course of the story. Jan 23, 2015 al capone does my shirts discussion guide ch. 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. Marinoff school, where kids wear their clothes inside out and there isnt a.
G ennifer choldenko is the author of the newbery honor winner and new york times bestseller, al capone does my shirts, and its sequel, al capone shines my shoes, as well as notes from a liar and her dog and a number of picture books for children. Al capone does my shirts, al capone shines my shoes, al capone does my homework. Moose and the cons are about to get a lot closer in this muchanticipated sequel to newbery honor al capone does my shirts its 1935. I just downloaded the second one and will likely finish it over the weekend. Al capone does my shirts book report by alayja reynolds on. The only nasty thing moose does in the whole book is give his sister extra treats to spite his momafter getting kicked of the baseball team. But, with some ingenious plans and the help of his new friends, things get quite exciting for moose particularly when his sister natalie get involved. His main focus seems to be on the injustice of his situation.
What i liked most was how detailed the characters were because it allowed me to connect to the story better. Of the children on alcatraz, who did moose find to be a very good baseball player. In what decade does al capone does my shirts take place. Terms in this set 66 of the children on alcatraz, who did moose find to be a very good baseball player.
Al capone does my shirts is set on alcatraz island in 1935. Al capone does my shirts is a historical fiction novel for young adults by author gennifer choldenko. What are some traits of moose in al capone does my shirts. Jul 15, 2017 al capone does my shirts is a wonderful book for children about life on alcatraz island in the 1930s, which is the time the infamous gangster al capone was incarcerated there. In small groups, share the paragraphs containing the words and try to figure out the meanings of the words. Apr 20, 2006 all moose wants to do is protect natalie, live up to his parents expectations and stay out of trouble. This guide includes background information and discussion prompts to further students understanding of the book.
He reads her the index from mcgregors illustrated animal book he reads the wrong. Matthew moose flanagan has moved to alcatraz island when his father gets a job as. Twelveyearold moose flanagan, his sister, natalie, and his parents have just moved into their new home and their new lives on alcatraz island. Well this is what happens to not only moose and the flanagan family, but the inmates in the book al capone does. At the beginning of the novel, he is selfabsorbed and miserable in his new surroundings and speaks of his autistic sister, natalie, in notso polite terms. In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from santa monica to alcatraz island. Twelveyearold moose flanagan is not happy about his familys move to alcatraz island in january 1935. Flanagan has accepted to work as a guard at the notorious prison.
When moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz island, home to the prison and some wellknown criminals, he is not hoping for much. All moose wants to do is protect his sister natalie, live up to his parents expectations and stay out of trouble. In the 1930s moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz, or devils island, so his father can take a new job as an electrician and a prison guard at the famous. Mar, 2017 written by gennifer choldenko, al capone does my shirts tells the story of moose flanagan and his family who move to alcatraz island where his father has gotten a job the family wants to live near san francisco, so moose s sister can attend the esther p. Al capone does my shirts is a wonderful book for children about life on alcatraz island in the 1930s, which is the time the infamous gangster al capone was incarcerated there. Al capone does my shirt summary and study guide supersummary. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are. The flanagan family moves to alcatraz island, just off san francisco, because mr. Its easy to empathize with moose, who both loves and resents his sister and fears upsetting his desperate mother. Sep 08, 2009 al capone does my shirts audiobook written by gennifer choldenko. Moose flanagan just moved from santa monica to devils island a. Summary the year is 1935 and moose flanagan s father is desperate for a job.
Al capone does my shirts book report by alayja reynolds. The newbery honor book and new york times bestseller that is historical fiction with a hint of mystery about living at alcatraz not as a prisoner, but as a kid meeting some of the most famous criminals in our history. Caconi knocks at the door, saying they have a phone call. Moose has to take care of natalie and go to school.
See more ideas about al capone, teaching and book study. Twelveyearold moose flanagan tells about his travails on the rock, where his father has taken a job. As students read the novel, encourage them to list unfamiliar words and make note of the page number where each word is located. Al capone does my shirts shines when it grapples with moose s family on alcatraz.
Al capone does my shirts teaching ideas book units teacher. 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 audiobook written by gennifer choldenko. Al capone shines my shoes by gennifer choldenko books on. His father has taken a job as an electrician at the famous prison, and his mother hopes to enroll moose s sister natalie in a san francisco school that specializes in helping children who would now be diagnosed as autistic. Al capone does my shirts book trailer by deanna sylvia. His father has secured a job at the prison and his. Al capone does my shirts book trailer by deanna sylvia youtube. I go home like im supposed to, but the second my mom leaves, i let natalie get her buttons and i give her as much lemon cake as she wants. L et me start off by saying that this book is a masterpiece. Al capone does my shirts book by gennifer choldenko. The family is trying to find a school for natalie and trying to make the struggles with natalie. In this novel, moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraz island, where moose s father has gotten a job as both electrician and prison guard for the prison situated on the island. Al capone does my shirts by nelson corona teen ink.
The story is about moose flanagan and his family who live on the grounds of alcatraz, a high security prison. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading al capone does my shirts. Capone on the ferry when she comes to visit her famous son at alcatraz, al. Al capone does my shirts discussion guide scholastic. Al capone does my shirts state library of louisiana. Natalie flanagan in al capone does my shirts shmoop. Moose becomes obsessed with finding a convict baseball before piper does, and he takes natalie with him to search for one every day. Al capone student blog al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko in 1935, 12yearold moose flanagan and his family move from santa monica to alcatraz island because his father gets a job as an electrician at the prison. Moose s mother is a tough one, and her son describes her as a onewoman commando unit. Consequently, he takes a job as an electrician and guard at the highsecurity prison on alcatraz island near san francisco.
Flanagan becomes less rigid in her thinking about natalie as she realizes how invested moose. The book i read is called al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko. Al capone does my shirts kindle edition by choldenko, gennifer. She was born in santa monica, california and now lives in the san francisco. When moose meets piper, the cute daughter of the warden, he knows right off shes trouble. 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.
In this story, moose flanagan and his family move from. In this school, kids have macaroni salad in their hair and wear their clothes inside out and there. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko dtdl battle of. I ran across al capone does my shirts and i had heard of it before and forgotten about it so decided to check it out. Only study these after you have completed the book. Classroom lesson plans for al capone does my shirts week 1. Dad has a new job working for the prison, and moose has a new job trying to make a place for himself and coping with natalie who is autistic. His parents want to do the right thing but repeatedly fail their son. Al capone does my shirts book report 2010 the book i read. Al capone does my shirts was a suspenseful book that i really enjoyed reading.
Alcatraz is the prison that formerly housed americas most infamous, dangerous and ruthless convicts, including machine gun kelly and al capone. For example, when natalie started to become anxious or upset i would find myself feeling the same way. The flanagans are a loving family, consumed by mooses sister, natalie, who has autism. I am glad that i did because it was a really good read. 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. Its 1935 and moose flanagan is twelve years old and his family is moving to alcatraz island because his father got a job working as an electricianguard. On the one hand, he talks about how hes proud of my mother 11. Al capone does my shirts study questions spoiler alert. Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko audiobooks.
Al capone does my shirts by gennifer choldenko goodreads. According to matthews father, who did the familys laundry and darned their socks while they lived on alcatraz. In 1935 moose flanagan, a likeable 12yearold boy, moves with his family to alcatraz island. Al capone does my shirts is a novel by awardwinning author gennifer choldenko. 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. 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 is a novel by author gennifer choldenko. See more ideas about al capone, literature circles and book study. View notes al capone does my shirts book report 2010 from english 101 at lake area technical institute. Matthew moose flanagan has moved to alcatraz island when his father gets a job as a prison guard in 1935, during the. Jan 01, 2004 i ran across al capone does my shirts and i had heard of it before and forgotten about it so decided to check it out. Alcatraz is the evocative backdrop for al capone does my shirts a highly original novel set in 1935. Nothing is the way its supposed to be when you live on an island with a billion birds, a ton of bird crap, a few dozen rifles, machine guns, and automatics, and 278 of americas worst criminalsthe cream of the. The carol burnett show official recommended for you.
Written by gennifer choldenko, al capone does my shirts tells the story of moose flanagan and his family who move to alcatraz island where his father has gotten a job. Al capone does my shirts is a delightful, insightful and heartwarming novel that appeals to adults as well as children. The book was named as a newbery honor selection and in 2007 it received the california. This story showcases a family who struggle with staying strong while facing the adversity of raising a child with a disability, and the. It tells the story of 12yearold moose flanagan, whose family moves to alcatraz in. 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.
This novel offers an excellent opportunity to explore the challenges this novel offers an excellent opportunity to explore the challenges of life during the great depression, and the further obstacle of living within the compound of a maximumsecurity prison. I would love to share this book with my class and i am looking forward to reading the second book al capone shines my shoes i have a feeling i would. Al capone does my shirts book report 2010 the book i. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. For example, when natalie started to become anxious or upset i. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Matthew moose flanagan in al capone does my shirts shmoop.
Since neither of his parents are home, moose answers. The tone in al capone does my shirts is one of sadness, combined with touches of humor. After scout tries to work around his schedule, he gets frustrated with moose. Matthew moose flanagan timeline in al capone does my shirts.
The family wants to live near san francisco, so moose s sister can attend the esther p. Moose flanagan lives on alcatraz with his family, the other families of the guards, and a few hundred noname hit men, con men, mad dog murderers and a handful of bank robbers too. Today i moved to alcatraz, a twelveacre rock covered with cement, topped with bird turd. Moose flanagan and his family move to alcatraza tiny island off the coast of san francisco that houses some of the. Moose knows that its hard for natalie to get into a special school but al capone can help. Moose flanagan and his family have just moved to alcatraz island so that his father can take a job as a prison. Al capone does my shirt major character analysis supersummary. Al capone chapters 140 summaries flashcards quizlet. Al capone does my shirts has become an instant classic for all kids to read. May 20, 2012 sign in to report inappropriate content. Why it hasnt been acknowledged as one is a mystery i have yet to solve.