1. Astronomically speaking, a day is the time it takes for the earth to___________, and a year is the time it takes for the earth to _________. You may also draw a labeled diagram if you prefer.
2. (Copy.) alpha : __________ :: omega : end
3. Many people compared the 9/11 attacks to what other event in our nation's history? (Be sure to include who, what, when, where.)
4. Even though the ___________ (what) was signed in _____________ (where) on __________ (when), most historians agree that the US really became the nation it is when the Constitution was ratified in 1787.
5. (Copy.) 34/50 = ______% = _______ (grade)
6. (Copy.) 10% of 75 = ________.

Alternative Warm Up. + 1/2 each.
Palindromes. "Racecar." "A nut for a jar of tuna." "Do geese see God?" "Otto."

1. (1) If that __  __  __  doesn't stop barking, I may have to __  __  __ him.
2. (1) The baby bird opened one __  __  __ and made a little __  __  __  __ .
3. Say yes or no, ___ ___ ___ '___     ___ ___ ___. (2 words together.)
4. The two Eskimos paddled along in a __  __  __  __  __ .
5. Are you going to __  __  __  __  __  __  __  the living room? I hate that grubby old wallpaper.
6. When you do, be sure to stand on a ladder that is __ __ __ __ __ , so it doesn't tip.

1. (2+) How does Ms. Cushman foreshadow that Alyce will be revealed as the "Devil"?
2. Find the quote that tells us Alyce was the "Devil." (Be careful!!!!)
3. Why were all the people who were caught shown mercy and not punished as severely as they normally would be?
4. What was Alyce's first "midwife" job?
5. Why does Jane the Midwife not notice that Alyce is gaining skills and respect in the village?
6. What threat does Alyce make to the boys to save the cat from torment?

Message to 6th Grade
Think about what you expected school life would be like at Laguna versus what it was in reality. How many of your expectations were correct?

Form: Poem(s)  "Once Upon A Time…" (story)  "Dear…" (letter)  SNT  Comic Strip  Quiz  Annotated map Newspaper article Other? Examples

Content: Expectation vs. Reality (3)  Something(s) good about  Laguna (2)  Advice (2)  Approximately 300 words (or equivalent).  Try to be upbeat and funny. Include at least one euphemism Include elementary school and 6th grade teacher.

Rubric: All Content Items (20)  Proofread and Fixed  (20)  Effort  (10)  Creativity  (10) Evaluation by two people(10) Total Value  (70)