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Side A
Name _____________________________________________ Date _________________________
WORD
of the Day
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Use the word below in a short paragraph about reactions to an
unfair law or rule.
denounce: (v.) condemn openly; express strong disapproval of
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Sentence Mender
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Rewrite the sentence to make it correct.
“Dew you has change of a dollar, she ask”.
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Cursive Quote
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Copy the quotation in cursive writing.
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—Benjamin Franklin
Is this good advice? Explain. Write your answer in cursive on another sheet of paper.
Analogy of the Day
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Complete the analogy.
Dirty is to filthy as __________________________ is to exhilarated.
 A. clean
 B. ecstatic
 C. happy
 D. miserable
Explain how the analogy works: _______________________________________________________
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Side B
Y Ready, Set, READ!
Read the story. Then answer the questions.
If it weren’t for a cluster of parked cars, we’d never have found the cave.
Its entrance was mostly hidden. All we could see was a slit of darkness maybe
30 feet down a rocky slope. This was not going to be one of those safe, well-lit
caves with handrails and cleared pathways. We turned on our flashlights, and
warily clambered down.
The initial descent was rough. It took several minutes of climbing down
jagged rocks before we found ourselves in total darkness. And I mean total.
We couldn’t see our hands without a flashlight. It was cold, too. We untied our
flannel shirts from our waists and put them on. Then we began to explore.
The going got more level but never much easier. The cave
opened up to the size of a subway tunnel. We walked cautiously,
since many surfaces were sharp and others wet and slippery.
We were scared, too. We feared falling or losing our way. And the
thought of meeting up with any inhabitants of the cave was worrisome.
We never did see another person the whole time we spent underground.
The journey back out was just as hazardous as the one going in. Carefully,
we navigated our way, seeking the best route, struggling to keep our balance.
Eventually we made it. We cheered and high-fived as we emerged into the
light. What an awesome adventure! We had an amazing time—didn’t we?
1. What do you think warily means?
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2. What do you think the writer means in the last sentence?
Example
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3 BrainTeaser
Hinky Pinkies are two-syllable word pairs that rhyme to fit clues.
arctic tooth = polar molar
Solve these Hinky Pinky riddles.
1. What is beautiful sprinting? ______________________________________
2. What is a war among steers? ______________________________________
3. Who is a crabby New York ballplayer? ______________________________________
4. Who steals cantaloupes? ______________________________________
5. What is the central violinist? ______________________________________
6. What is a finer cardigan? ______________________________________
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Answers
Jumpstart 9
Word of the Day: Check students’ paragraphs for accurate usage of the term.
Sentence Mender: “Do you have change for a dollar?” she asked.
Cursive Quote: Check students’ handwriting for accuracy and legibility. Responses will vary.
Analogy of the Day: C; (degree of meaning analogy) Check that students’ answers are
reasonable.
Ready, Set, Read! 1. Warily means watchfully, proceeding with great caution. 2. Answers
will vary; sample answer: The adventure was more fun after the ordeal was over than it was
during the challenging and scary exploration.
Brainteaser: 1. stunning running 2. cattle battle 3. cranky Yankee 4. melon felon
5. middle fiddle 6. better sweater
Connections to the Common Core State Standards
As shown in the chart below, this activity will help you meet your specific state reading
and language arts standards as well as those outlined in the CCSS. These materials
address the following standards for students in grade 6. For details on these standards,
visit the CCSS Web site: www.corestandards.org/the-standards/.
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Language
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Informational Text
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