The purpose of this selection is
to describe
to inform
to narrate
to persuade

After reading this excerpt, darren makes a text-to-text connection. which example is a text-to-text connection?

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?

What is articulating thoughts and ideas effectively using oral written and non-verbal skills a part of