Every Sunday morning in the summer I pushed back the curtain to watch the sunrise stealing down a steeple which stands opposite my bedroom window. First the weather vane flashed; then a fainter luster gave the spire an airy aspect. Next, it encroached on the tower and caused the index of the dial to glisten like gold as it pointed to the gilded figure of the hour.

Which method of development was used in this paragraph?

A. Example
B. Comparison and Contrast
C. Sequence of Events
D. Cause and Effect

Write 3 sentences about an animal of your choice

Which statement contains an opinion? the ants serve to protect the acacia from other plants and herbivores. the acacia depends on pollinators for the exchange of genetic material. the acacia has no chemical defenses to discourage herbivores. the ants provide the acacia with the best protection from other plants and herbivores.

Read this excerpt from i never had it made. "it's all that ought to count," he replied. "but it isn't. maybe one of these days it will be all that counts. that is one of the reasons i've got you here, robinson. if you're a good enough man, we can make this a start in the right direction. but let me tell you, it's going to take an awful lot of courage." he was back to the crossroads question that made me start to get angry minutes earlier. he asked it slowly and with great care. "have you got the guts to play the game no matter what happens? " "i think i can play the game, mr. rickey," i said. the next few minutes were tough. branch rickey had to make absolutely sure that i knew what i would face. beanballs would be thrown at me. i would be called the kind of names which would hurt and infuriate any man. i would be physically attacked. could i take all of this and control my temper, remain steadfastly loyal to our ultimate aim? which is the central idea of this excerpt?