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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 a teacher, a class, or an assignment.
rigorous: (adj.) severe; strict; harsh; thoroughly logical and scientific
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Sentence Mender
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Rewrite the sentence to make it correct.
We dissented the stares rapid-like during the firedrill.
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Cursive Quote
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Copy the quotation in cursive writing.
Wo¢r™r¡ies¡ ªg¡o¢ d¡o¢w¢n¡ b´¡t¡te™r¡ w¢i¡th¡ s¡o¢u¡p¡ ¡th¡a£n¡ w¢i¡th¡o¢u¡t¡.
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—Jewish proverb
Is this a serious piece of advice? What do you think? Write your answer in cursive on
another sheet of paper.
Analogy of the Day
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Complete the analogy.
Bird is to nest as __________________________ is to library.
 A. auditorium
 B. book
 C. building
 D. talking
Explain how the analogy works: _______________________________________________________
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Side B
Y Ready, Set, READ!
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
High heels have been around for centuries. At first, they were
functional. The advantage of having them was appreciated by
horseback riders who used them to secure their boots in stirrups.
And elevated heels helped people in the Middle Ages get a few
inches above the abundant waste in the streets. But it was in France
in the 17th century that heels came into fashion. Men led the way.
This fad was begun by the Sun King, Louis XIV. He was
powerful, but he was short. He decided to add inches to the heels
of his shoes. To imitate him, the nobles had their boot makers do
the same. When Louis had his shoes raised even higher, so did they.
Starting in the next century, women’s heels began to surpass men’s
heels in height and became commonly worn. American women followed
the lead of the French and wore what was known as the “French heel.” Over
time, their heels got higher and narrower while those that men wore got shorter.
By the early part of the 20th century, the term “high heel” did not refer to a
shoe’s height, but to a female footwear fashion. And that’s how it is today.
Louis XIV
1. How did elevated heels benefit people in the Middle Ages?
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2. Explain why Louis XIV had his shoes raised even higher.
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3 BrainTeaser
Put a  in the box to show
whether the word names
one thing or more than
one. If you can’t tell,  the
last box.
Word
1. goose
2. mice
3. radio
4. women
5. scissors
6. grapefruit
7. headquarters
8. cattle
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1 thing
2 or more
Can’t tell
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Word of the Day: Check students’ paragraphs for accurate usage of the term.
Sentence Mender: We descended the stairs rapidly during the fire drill.
Cursive Quote: Check students’ handwriting for accuracy and legibility. Responses will vary.
Analogy of the Day: B; (object-location analogy) Check that students’ answers are
reasonable.
Ready, Set, Read! 1. Heels lifted them above the filth in the streets. 2. Answers will vary;
sample answer: He wanted to ensure that he was taller than his nobles.
Brainteaser:
Word
1 thing
1. goose
2 or more
Can’t tell

2. mice

3. radio

4. women

5. scissors

6. grapefruit

7. headquarters

8. cattle

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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6.L.2
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Language
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6.RI.7
6.RI.6
6.RI.5
6.RI.4
6.RI.3
6.RI.2
6.RI.1
6.RL.10
6.RL.6
6.RL.5
6.RL.4
6.RL.3
Reading:
Informational Text
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Reading:
Literature