Now that you have brainstormed some natural phenomena, decide which one you will write about. Write a sentence to state your choice.

Read the excerpt from part 2 of the odyssey. what theme is supported by the excerpt? 1. it is important to see new sights. 2. people should indulge their curiosities. 3. it is wise to follow the counsel of trusted friends. 4. people should trust their instincts.

The perimeter of a picture frame is 24 inches. if the width of the picture frame is 5 inches, what is the length of the picture frame?

Constructed response paragraph: after reading “the case for short words,” do you think the author makes a convincing case that short words are effective? explain your answer and support it with evidence from the selection.