Which two details from Passage 1 are not related to the author’s primary claim? "Even if we're getting some much-needed rain as you read these words, the drought probably won't be ending." (paragraph 1)

"The utility commission's request came Monday, a few days after Gov. Mike Easley asked local governments to start either voluntary or mandatory restrictions.” (paragraph 2)

“This area hasn't been hit as hard as many areas in the state, thanks to a good supply of water from the Yadkin River.” (paragraph 2)

“The division must recognize the needs of the governments downstream that also draw their water from the river.” (paragraph 4)

“But most of the rest of us are scarcely affected.” (paragraph 6)

Demonstrating understanding of jem's development one way to demonstrate understanding of character and theme is by writing from the perspective of a character. for this assignment, compose a short poem from the perspective of jem. your poem should detail his feelings about either a. his father, atticus or b. mrs. dubose. the poem must accurately trace the progression of jem's attitudes and beliefs, highlighting the important events and shifts in his perspective detailed above. your writing should also sound like jem, using voice and word choice that reflects the voice and word choice found in the novel. the poem can be a free poem (meaning it does not need to rhyme or follow a particular format). it should be a minimum of twenty-lines in length, have a title, and follow conventional rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.