Cricket Quotes
RED Talks
Winslow Sixth-Grade
Room 250
The Write Stuff
100

"Watch out! A cat!" 

Who is Chester Cricket? 

100

In the 80s, this kid did some spying for the Queen of England. 

Who is Mac Barnett? 

100

Sixth-graders' official library time occurs at the beginning of this period. 

What is fifth period or study hall? 

100

Mr. S. modeled his classroom after this iconic stadium. 

What is Fenway Park? 

100

Every Friday, we free write for this many minutes. 

What is five? 

200
"Good morning Mr. Smedley. Guess what I have!" 

Who is Mario Bellini? 

200

In this book, students go to class on the thirtieth story. It's Louis's favorite class. 

What is Sideways Stories from Wayside School?


200

You can do it! Sixth-graders need to read this many books by June (more is okay, too). 

What is ten? 

200

It's not too scary. Check here for homework assignments. 

Where is the Green Monster? 

200

If your lit letter has this many paragraphs, you're on the right track. 

What is three? 

300

"Ah... Oh... Mmm..."

Who is the Old Chinese Gentleman? 

300

This story is a futuristic retelling of a classic fairytale. 

What is Cinder? 

300

Careful now! During period two, there are this many sixth-grade teachers in the wing. 

What is seven? 

300

The signposts are numbered using this not-as-random-as-it-looks system. 

What are retired (jersey) numbers? 

300

Mr. S. describes this editing mark as an eleven with a slouchy chef hat. 

What is the new paragraph mark? 

400

"There's a fortune in this. I wish one of us was big enough to pass the hat." 

Who is Tucker Mouse?

400

The author of this book about a revenge seeking kid's elevator ride shares his name with a Winslow alumnus. 

What is a Long Way Down?

400

There are one hundred eight of these in the sixth-grade wing. 

What are lockers? 

400

Why don't we dance more in class? It's because this second-grade teacher might get annoyed, she's right below us! 

Who is Mrs. Martin? 

400

We also call this the thesis statement, the main idea, a topic sentence. 

What is the Big Three? 

500

"My opinion is that it's Chester's life and he should do what he wants." 

Who is Harry Cat? 

500

In this book, abbey mice and other creatures defend their home against Cluny the Scourge. 

What is Redwall? 

500

This is the only fall junior high sport that sixth-graders aren't allowed to play.

What is football? 

500

This WEEI radio broadcaster is also in charge of making announcements from our intercom. 

Who is Joe Castiglione? 

500

Sneak peek! Onomatopoeia is when words mean this. 

What is how they sound?