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This packet includes: • "Alcatraz Island" Informational Passage (2 differentiated versions) • 5 Days of Close Reading Activities. • Guide Sheet. • Annotation Guide. • Answer Keys. This packet is perfect for learning about this important California landmark, a California history unit, or a fun informational reading unit!
Mar 21, 2013 · How to Escape Alcatraz. 3. Alcatraz is named for sea birds. Before criminals became its denizens, the windswept island was home to large colonies of brown pelicans. When Spanish Lieutenant Juan ...
The word Alcatraz means ‘strange birds’ or pelicans. This island was named ‘de los alcatraces’ by a Spanish explorer Lt. Juan Manuel de Ayala in 1775. He was the first person to map the San Francisco Bay. Early History: –. It has not always been a military prison. Initially, it was a fort.
Oct 27, 2009 · Alcatraz is a former federal prison located on an island in San Fransisco Bay. The prison once housed some of America’s most difficult and dangerous felons during its years of operation from ...
Alcatraz Island Hundreds of accounts tell spcoky ghost stories about a mcky island off the cæst of Nor-them Califomia_ Alcatraz Island was a fort and prison, Today it is a Historic Landmark. The island has a long. interesting history Of legendary characters and e The first mentions of Alcatraz Island are from I "5. The Spanish were exploring the
Alcatraz Penitentiary Facts for Kids. From 1934 to 1963, Alcatraz Island, situated in San Francisco Bay, served as a federal prison housing some of the most challenging and dangerous criminals in the United States. Alcatraz Penitentiary was host to many infamous inmates, including Al “Scarface” Capone (1899-1947), a legendary mobster, and ...
Description. Introduce or review the history of San Francisco's notorious Alcatraz Island with this engaging puzzle worksheet activity. The words are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this a challenging word search. A great activity for early finishers or just for something instructive to take home and work on.
