Write an expository essay about “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.” 1. Explain who wrote the poem, how long it is, and what the language is like.

2. Then briefly summarize what the poem is about.

3. Write your essay using all the notes and ideas in the lesson, including your own notes and fact sheet.

4. Describe the poet’s message or point in “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me.”

5. Do you think the author's purpose was met in this poem? Why or why not?

When should readers refer to a dictionary instead of relying on context clues? select all that apply.when they have timeeach unfamiliar word they findwhen the surrounding words are unfamiliarwhen an unfamiliar word appears frequently

How to prevent onions from making you cry chill the onions in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before peeling or chopping them. sulfuric vapors move slower in the cold—think about how garbage smells worse during hot weather. leave the onion root intact until the last possible moment to prevent irritants from escaping into the air. the root contains the largest concentration of sulfuric compounds in an onion. chop or cut the onion with a sharp knife. fast, clean slicing puts less pressure on the onion tissue and minimizes the release of sulfuric compounds. a sharp knife also allows you to expedite your slicing and reduce your exposure to the onion fumes. open a window or light a scented candle close to your chopping station. the hot flame of a candle will attract tear-causing vapor and will reduce the amount of vapor circulating in the air. what can be done to these instructions to make them easier to read at a glance? deleting everything except the first sentences of each numbered step eliminating the numbers and using bullets using illustrations instead of text changing nothing

Which of the following does not apply to an informative text? select all that apply. persuasive techniques supporting evidence opinions narrative text