How does the information in the section "Taking Kids Seriously"
support the MAIN idea of the article?

What is meant by “eternally burning black pipes”? what is this implying about the personality of the firemen?

Who is ¨ the guilty party¨ at the end of the text, and how do his actions contribute to the storys theme?

Coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do homework students to be successful in school. choose the answer that is the most effective substitute for the underlined part of the sentence. if no substitute is necessary, choose ‘leave as is.’ a) leave as is. b) coming to school each day, have the necessary materials, and do homework c) come to school each day, having the necessary materials, and to do homework d) coming to school each day, having the necessary materials, and doing homework