Toraemon grabbed the oars and pulled, while Jusuke tried to lower the sail. But the wind beat it against the mast until it was torn into shreds. The wind pushed the sea into great mountains of water; it tore the oars from the men's hands and flung them into the sea; and finally, it snapped the mast, then ripped the rudder away from the boat.

—Heart of a Samurai,
Margi Preus

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Your school is considering adopting a policy that requires all students to complete 100 hours of community service during there high school careers in order to graduate. the district asked for student input at the next school board meeting as to whether or not they should adopt this policy. research the topic, decide whether you are in favor of or against the new policy, and write a five-paragraph persuasive speech that you will deliver to the school board members and your principle need answer for my

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