Which of the following factored into shaping Johnny's shy, nervous personality?
His verbally abusive mother
O His drunk, belligerent, physically abusive father
O Being jumped by the Socs
All of the above

Imagine you want to publish a letter in your local newspaper about the people in the article you chose. In your letter, you plan to explain how fortunate the people are to live in a country with a limited government.

Now, write a two- to three-paragraph letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter, explain why limits placed on governments allow people to exercise their rights. Use what you have learned in this lesson and specific examples from the article to support your ideas. In your writing, be sure to include these elements:

an introductory statement

transitions

a concluding statement

proper grammar and spelling

supporting details from the article

Explanation:

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).