Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this narrative. which quotation from "about russell" best supports the inference that the author is worried about her brother's welfare? "russell didn't talk, let alone look at me. the chess set was still standing there, pieces and all." "in our minds, russell’s future was bright and without limitation, starting with a full scholarship to mit or northwestern." "i was just so my brother would give me the time of day." "a nickname! actual friends! rosalind and i thought. we were thrilled russell had come out of his shell."

Imagine you have 24 hours to change into any sea creature. which creature would you choose to be? describe what you life would be like during your time under the ocean.

Read the excerpt from dominique’s personal narrative. tired of waiting for the bus, which was late for the fifth day in a row, i sat leafing through an old magazine i had stuffed in my purse the previous night. it was terribly warm for a september afternoon, and the sun cast fleeting shadows on the bus stop sign with each car that passed. i wondered when the weather would get cooler and when the new bus driver would start arriving on time. it was about then that i first noticed the apparent agitation of the man sitting next to me. finally, the bus arrived and ambled to a gradual stop directly in front of the restless man. the doors widened, and the bus driver greeted the man with his usual banter in his usual monotone. "good afternoon. how are you today? ” when writing the next few lines of dialogue, dominique should be certain that the lines provide clues about what will happen later on in the narrative. contain made-up details that make the story more exciting. include everyday language that seems real and natural. use precise words that make both men sound educated.

Examine the public service ad. how does this ad transmit a cultural value? by sharing relevant high school graduation statistics by promoting a new type of educational program by reminding the public of the need for new schools by encouraging people to strive for more education