Choose one selection from the list below and critique it's theme. first, identify it's possible themes, and then judge how well you feel the author developed the theme(s). do you agree with the theme(s)? how does the author communicate the theme(s)? cite specific events and character descriptions that support your statements. "the gift of the magi" "fabric of their lives" "to be of use" "i hear america singing" "the necklace" !

Read the following passage "you're not here to read books, you're here to learn! " the childwrangler's voice screeched as we kept our picks moving rhythmically against the school walls. we had all heard about a time, back in the dark ages, when children read books at school. they say school was even a building above ground. but that was obviously dangerous. how could society thrive if all the children sat around reading all day? when would they have time to learn about veins of coal, processing fuel, and all that stuff? school was important.what two central ideas in this story are most closely related? a. the importance of literature and the dangers of miningb. humankind's basic survival needs and independence c. the nature of learning and societal dysfunctiond. the powers of rumors and abuse of authority

Which war does jonas have a memory about? in the giver.

Use the drop-down menu to choose the best verb form to complete each sentence. if he a warmer jacket, he would not have gotten frostbite. i wish that those snakes fake. if they to go to the party, they would need a ride.