Janet's birthday was coming up. Janet's mom told her she had a big surprise for her. Janet was so curious about what it would be. Her mom just smiled. She said that Janet would have to wait and see. Janet loved dogs. She knew that her mom didn't want a dog. Janet thought the surprise might be a stuffed animal. She hoped it would be a stuffed dog. She thought she would name it Spot. The night before her birthday, Janet could hardly sleep. She read a book under the covers instead. The next morning, the house was quiet. Janet's mom was usually up early. She wasn't in the kitchen. Janet's brothers weren't there either, Suddenly, Janet heard a sound behind her. Her mom and brothers de ella Jumped out. "Surprise!" they shouted. "Happy birthday, Janet!" In her brother's arms de ella was a basket. In the basket was a small puppy! Janet was so happy, She almost started to cry. in compound sentence

Which of the following describes a method of using chronological order?

Does anyone read this story in 9th grade "when mr. pirzada came to dine"

What theme is the main theme of this excerpt from the metal pig by hans christian andersen? in the garden of the grand duke's palace under the roof of one of the wings were a thousand roses bloom in winter, a little ragged boy had been sitting the whole day long. the boy might serve as a type of italy lovely and smiling and yet suffering. he was hungry and thirsty but no one gave him anything and when it became dark and they were about to close the gardens, the porter turned him out. a long time he stood musing on the bridge which crosses the arno and looking at the glittering stars that were reflected in the water which flowed between him and the wonderful marble bridge trinita. he then walked away towards the metal pig, half note down, clasped it with his arms, and, putting his mouth to the shining snout, drink deep droughts of the fresh water. close-by lay a few salad leaves into chestnuts, which register for his supper. no one was in the street but himself. it belonged only to him. he boldly seated himself on the pig's back, leaned forward so that his curly head could rest on the head of the animal, and, before he was aware, fell asleep. it was midnight. the metal pig raised himself gently, and the boy heard him say quite distinctly, hold tight little boy, for i am going to run, and way he started for most wonderful ride first they arrived at the p as the del granduca and the metal horse which bears the dukes statue made allowed