John spends time writing down topic ideas for his research project. which step of the writing process is he actively involved in?
a. editing
b. researching
c. planning
d. prewriting

What do the excerpts have in common? both point out the tragic nature of situations in which children make journeys without their parents. both describe what immigrant children must do to survive when traveling to the united states. both explain why most children want to leave central america without their parents. both indicate the tragic problems and their consequences that children in central america must face.