Read the sentences from the "Ellis Island Oral History Project" excerpt. Oh, I, it was so beautiful to see her. Ten years I didn't see her. I mean, she looked different, and I was so grown up. I was only eight years old when she left and then I was eighteen. I was young lady. Well, I came and she was hugging me. We both cry.

What is the central idea of the sentences?

It is not easy to avoid those closest to us.
Time does not affect one's overall appearance.
Reunions awaken memories and emotions.
It is possible to remember childhood events.

What do we know about the mother in "two kinds"? select all that apply. she came from china. she had two daughters who died. her mother, father, and first husband are dead. she is part japanese.

Before ending this lesson, take a moment to review an informative research essay you have written. you’ve probably already written a conclusion to the essay. but is it the best conclusion it can be? does it properly summarize the main subtopics of your essay? does it state in one or two sentences the “so what” of your topic. if your topic was abraham lincoln, your essay shouldn’t be just about abraham lincoln. it should answer, “so what about abraham lincoln? ” take five or ten minutes, and looking only at that single paragraph, revise your conclusion

Which sentence best summarizes this excerpt from book 21 of the odyssey?