In some parts of the U. S., snowy weather sometimes forces schools to close for a snow day. Now, some school districts have "e-days" instead. On an e-day, students still stay home from school, but they attend classes and do schoolwork online. Some people like this plan because school days don't have to be made up later in the year. But completing schoolwork online can be a problem for some students. What do you think? Should snow days be days off for students and teachers, or should students be required to attend e-classes?

Electricity powered home and factories. how did electricity change americans' lives

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?

Which of the plot elements below usually comes first in a story? climax exposition rising action resolution