What two steps should a student take before closely reading a texting?

Read the excerpt from “the railroad earth.” o well anyway i'll be learning eventually to like the railroad and sherman will like me some day, and anyway another day another dollar. the narrator of this excerpt can best be described as friendly.optimistic.wealthy.intelligent.

Peter is creative and excels with visual presentation he enjoys working in small groups and in an active environment which jobs would match his personality

Make sure the topic of your persuasive essay is not a.something someone else is writing about b.a fact c.something you have written about before