Vale Middle School Reading Article
'Doomsday' 2012 Prediction Explained: Mayan Calendar Was Cyclical
3. What is the purpose of this article? Answer in 2-3 sentences. Include reasoning to back up your
thoughts.
4. This is a very short, concise article. Did the length provide enough information to prove that the Mayan
prediction is inaccurate, or do you need more information? Answer in a paragraph.
EXTRA CREDIT: VISIT THE “CURIOUS: ASK AN ASTRONOMER” WEBSITE. READ ONE
QUESTION AND ANSWER. WRITE THAT QUESTION AND ANSWER IN YOUR OWN WORDS
ON THE BACK OF THIS PAGE IN NO MORE THAN 2 SENTENCES.
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