Read the excerpts from the two articles on sea otters.

Article A

Sea otters live in the chilly Northern Pacific Ocean and spend almost all their lives in the water. They sleep, hunt, groom, mate, and give birth in the ocean, where they float on their backs on the water's surface. Adult sea otters spend more than a third of their day grooming their fur. This isn't for vanity; it's for survival. Unlike most sea mammals, sea otters do not have an inner layer of fat to protect them from the cold water. These creatures rely on their dense fur to protect them from the low temperatures. Sea otters have one of the thickest furs in all of the animal kingdom. An adult sea otter's coat can contain up to 1 billion individual hairs! These hairs form a protective, waterproof layer, which traps air and provides insulation. It is crucial that a sea otter's fur is kept clean to maintain this insulating layer between the water and their skin.

Article B

In the 1800s, sea otters were hunted for their fur. The fur trade between North America and Europe was booming, and sea otter fur was a popular option because of its thickness. By the mid-20th century, sea otters had been hunted to near extinction. Only 1,000–2,000 sea otters were believed to be living in the wild in 1929. Many people thought the species would soon become extinct. However, due to conservation efforts during the second half of the 20th century, sea otter populations recovered. The strengthening of the numbers of sea otters in the wild is often considered to be one of the greatest successes in marine conservation.

How do the authors of the two articles address the same topic in these excerpts?

Article A highlights the quality of the sea otter's fur while Article B focuses on conservation efforts that have saved the sea otter in recent years.
Article A focuses on the characteristics of the sea otter's fur while Article B focuses on sea otter fur being one of the reasons the animal was hunted.
Article A includes historical facts about the significance of the sea otter's fur while Article B focuses on the different ways that the population has recovered.
Article A focuses on the sea otter's vanity over its fur while Article B focuses on human vanity to hunt and use sea otter fur for coats and clothing.

_______ are protected lands in the United States that preserve ecosystem and biodiversity.
Question 5 options
:Farms
:National Park
:Ocean
:Great Lakes

When I extract a .zip file, it works fine, but then a few days later it stops working..Why does it do that?-

In "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," when James Ryder tells Sherlock Holmes his real name, Holmes mentions that Ryder is the head attendant at the Metropolitan Hotel. What is one implication of Holmes saying this in the story?

a. It suggests that Holmes learned who worked at the hotel at some point before this because he suspects that a hotel employee was involved with the crime.

b. It frightens Ryder greatly, leaving him no choice but to go with Holmes and Watson back to Holmes's house in the hopes of retrieving the stolen jewel.

c. It indicates that Holmes has already figured out how and why Ryder chose to hide the stolen jewel in one of the geese raised by his sister.

d. It makes Holmes's decide to let Ryder go free rather than have him arrested, since Ryder promises not to commit any further crimes.

fill in the blanks

1 made by an electrode, selected at random, chosen by a user

2 works by recognizing, succeeds by deleting, starts by summarizing

3 opening a device, placing a phone call, sending a text

If Justyce from Dear Martin came to you for advice on how to handle the situation he is going through, what would you tell him to do? (chapters 1-4)

How do I convince my parents to let me date now that imin 7th grade please help i have strict Mexican parents so if you know you know

what is smaller than an atom

i need help on this even more

Jen Thompson

Writing Journal

Entry #17

English 90


Friday, October 1


Something really upsetting happened at Fabric Mart today. Laura Clarkson was showing me how to complete a refund transaction, and I asked her a respectful (I thought) question about why the company does it that way. She got all snippy with me and said “Never mind, I’ll just do it myself.” There were no customers around, but some of the other employees heard her. She even made eye contact with Liz Mendoza and rolled her eyes. I felt really hurt and shocked by Laura’s tone. It’s not like I was trying to be rude to her or anything. All I want is to understand the process, and it helps me to ask why. Besides, the company says it is open to new ideas, and maybe there was a quicker, easier way to process a refund, I don’t know. If I don’t ask questions, how do I find things out? But she acted like I was either trying to get out of doing it, or criticizing her expertise, or something. I know she doesn’t have an attitude like that when our boss is around. In fact, she acts really cool if Fran is there. I tried to tell Laura that I would be happy to practice doing the refund her way, but she said “Never mind,” again, all huffy. Then she ignored me the rest of the day. I mean, how am I going to learn how to do basic stuff at Fabric Mart if I can’t get her to answer my questions because she is offended for some reason I can’t figure out? To make it worse, after work in the break room she loudly (and I mean in a really loud voice) announced that she was going to Sushi City for happy hour. Then she looked at each individual person



Which of the following best characterizes the writing style of this journal​ entry?


A.

academic

B.

professional

C.

formal

D.

informal




What should appear at the top of every journal​ entry?

A.
the date

C.
the entry number
D.
your​ instructor's name


What should Jen do with this journal​ entry?

A.
use it as inspiration for a later writing project
B.
send it to her boss with a request that Laura be terminated
C.
send it to Laura so she can understand how mean she is being
D.
nothing

Which line in this note card is part of the bibliographic information that will help the student find the source later?

Using the excerpts from the Story of My Life by Helen Keller and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, compare and contrast the themes presented by the authors. Using the excerpts from the Story of My Life by Helen Keller and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, compare and contrast the themes presented by the authors.

I feel like this should be easy, but what are some things that the United Nations (U.N) should adress?

I was thinking things like global warming or somethin like that, but that's not what they deal with(right?)

Please help, and no links please!!

What is the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
A. to create a desire to visit the Colorado River
B. to challenge adventurers to conquer the Colorado River
C. to paint a stark and factual picture of the Colorado River
D. to convey a feeling of awe for the Colorado River

What should appear at the top of every journal​ entry?

A.
the date

C.
the entry number
D.
your​ instructor's name

ALICE IN WONDERLAND/ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
Do you think the novels and the play have the same audience in mind? What ages do you think the playwright and the novelist had in mind when developing their works?

How does the dialogue in paragraph 24 contribute to the humor of the scene?

Cite: Common Lit

Story: Fourteen

Story by: Alice Gerstenberg

Paragraph 24:

MRS. PRINGLE: The Prince of Wales! Oh! What wouldn’t I give to have the Prince of Wales in my house! New York has lost its heart to him. I was just telling Mr. Farnsworth yesterday that I’d give anything to have the Prince here. I would establish my social position for life! And I’ve such a reputation for being a wonderful hostess. [The telephone rings.] Dear me! — the phone — Hello — Mrs. Sedgwick — Yes — this is Mrs. Pringle — What? No — Oh! Caught in a snow drift — can’t get another car? [She puts her hand over the telephone and speaks delightedly to ELAINE.] Good! The widow can’t come — that leaves us twelve — remove two plates, Dunham. [DUNHAM removes two plates. and ELAINE changes the table-cards. MRS. PRINGLE continues into the telephone.] Oh! That’s a shame! I’m heartbroken. Oh! My dear, how can we get along without you! But have you really tried? Oh, I’m reduced to tears. Good-bye, dear. [She hangs up the receiver, and takes it down again.] Well, I’m glad she dropped out — Central — give me Lakeview 5971 — Dunham, with two less, you can save two cocktails and at least four glasses of champagne. [Into the telephone.] Has Mr. Morgan come in yet? Well, don’t give him the message I telephoned before about crossing the street to Mrs. Pringle’s for dinner. It’s too late — you understand? [She hangs up the receiver.] Well, anyway, I’ve invited Clem, returned my indebtedness and saved my champagne besides —

Use what you’ve read in the passage to answer this question.

In this article about extreme travel destinations, the writer chose to include these three places because they share certain general qualities. Write a list of qualities shared by these places. Use evidence from the text and your own ideas to support your list.

It's ________ is one of the causes of drought and famine in the Sahara region of Africa.
a) geography
b) geothermal

What boxes do the Xs go in? There can be any number of Xs. Only one x per box though.

can someone write me a short story?

Using the excerpts from the Story of My Life by Helen Keller and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, compare and contrast the themes presented by the authors. Using the excerpts from the Story of My Life by Helen Keller and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, compare and contrast the themes presented by the authors.

THE PARAGRAGH!!!
Everyone has heard the adage "Laughter is the best medicine." Researchers are finding that writing about one’s feelings can be effective medicine, too. People have been recording their feelings in diaries for centuries. Recent studies, though, suggest that such writing not only improves a person’s mood; it can also have a significant influence on their physical condition. Therefore, physicians should incorporate patient journaling as part of their treatment for any complaint or disease.

It is true that not all people benefit from diary-writing. Studies are still exploring how individual differences influence the health-related effectiveness of writing. It is also true that not all writing benefits a person's health. For example, it's not enough to simply write, "I feel bad" or "I hurt." To gain any health benefit, the writing must be expressive. In other words, a person must explore their feelings instead of only stating them. They must write sentences that begin along the lines of "I feel sad because..." This is the type of writing, often called journaling, that can improve one's health.

One way journaling improves health is by reducing stress and anxiety. Brain science has determined that each side of the human brain has different strengths. The left brain is rational and analytical. The right brain functions as a creative and emotional center. Journaling about stressful or anxious situations accesses the right brain. Doing so enables a person to clarify feelings and solve problems. Consistent journaling also helps the writer discover patterns of thought and behavior. According to Richard Petty, a professor of psychology at Ohio State University, "However you tag your thoughts—as trash or as worthy of protection—seems to make a difference in how you use those thoughts." Expressive writing can help not only identify but also change the way a person tags their thoughts. A 2011 study conducted in Spain, for example, found that writing helped teens get rid of negative thoughts. In the study, teens wrote down their negative thoughts about their bodies. This cleared the thoughts from their minds. Then they threw away what they wrote. As a result, the teens felt less stress and anxiety about their appearances.

Research suggests that journaling can also improve a person's physical well-being. It has proven to be particularly beneficial to people who have chronic diseases, such as asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease characterized by swelling in the joints. In one study, psychologists at the University of Texas at Austin asked patients to write expressively for twenty minutes a day for three consecutive days. In a medical check-up four months later, those patients had fewer and less severe symptoms. The control group, which had the same disease but did not write expressively, did not show such improvement.

In addition to reducing symptoms of existing diseases, expressive writing can also strengthen the body's ability to fight off disease. A person's immune system is responsible for fighting off viruses and other causes of illness. Doctors in New Zealand found that journaling strengthened immune function in patients with immune system disease. Another study linked journaling to a stronger response to a vaccine for a type of blood disease called Hepatitis B. The stronger response means the body will be more effective in fighting off the illness.

Journaling, therefore, can improve one's physical and emotional health. Further research is necessary to solidify how and why expressive writing has such an impact. Nevertheless, it is an option that all medical professionals should consider. Although journaling is not a replacement for traditional treatment methods such as therapy and medication, it is a supplemental tool to improve the effects of that treatment. It is not out of the question, then, to imagine a day when doctors might instruct a patient to "write two paragraphs and call me in the morning."
QUESTION!!!


Read the sentence below, which states the claim of the argument.

Therefore, physicians should incorporate patient journaling as part of their treatment for any complaint or disease.

Which of the following sentences is evidence that the author uses to support the claim?

A
“It is also true that not all writing benefits a person's health.”

B
“Journaling about stressful or anxious situations accesses the right brain.”

C
“In addition to reducing symptoms of existing diseases, expressive writing can also strengthen the body's ability to fight off disease.”

D
“Another study linked journaling to a stronger response to a vaccine for a type of blood disease called Hepatitis B.”

How is this quote important:


“ The world where the result devours the cause, and the cause devours the result. The world where all possibilities exist, and the individual possibility supports and maintains each other. A perfect, immortal epic where a story manufactures a story all on its own.”

Which of the following steps should come before the others listed here in writing an illustration​ paragraph?

A.
choose examples that the readers can identify with

C.
develop a concluding statement

D.
develop a topic sentence

Before selecting​ examples, a writer must know what the controlling idea of the paragraph will be.

What does this remind me of in my life?
What is this similar to in my life?
How is this different from my life?
What were my feelings when I read this?

These are questions you ask yourself when making what type of text connection?

text to self
text to world
text to text
text to friend

why do you think Hal, Mercedes, and Charles set out for the Klondike when they were so inexperienced? GIve at least 3 examples as to why they were unsuccessful

A writer would be most likely to write an illustration paragraph when answering an essay exam question that requires

A.
giving instructions on how to carry out a certain experiment.
B.
comparing and contrasting two concepts.
C.
describing how events unfolded over time.
D.
giving specific examples to support the main point.

Are the boxed words a PHRASE?

Will you look for her [on the porch?] <---- boxed words

A. Yes
B. No

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

What is the rhyme scheme of this poem?
A) AABBCC
B) ABABCB
C) ABABCC
D) ABCABC

From whose perspective is the story being told?
A The fisherman's perspective
B The narrator's perspective
C The princess's perspective
D The shark king's perspective

and explain why