Think and respond questions:

from trapped from ice

1.what do you learn about sir ernest shackleton's chararacter

from his actions?

2.why do you think the author included dates at the top of some of the pages in the selection

3 what do you think was the authors purpose for writing this selection?

4.would you have wanted to be a member of the crew on this grueling adventure?

5.which strategy did you use while reading this selection?

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The civil war has been given many names: the war between the states, the war against northern aggression, the second american revolution, the lost cause, the war of the rebellion, the brothers' war, and the late unpleasantness. famous poet walt whitman called it the war of attempted secession. confederate general joseph johnston called it the war against the states. by whatever name, it was unquestionably the most important event in the life of the nation. which name do you feel best fits this war from the list above? maybe you have another name you think would be even better? give the name you feel fits this war best, and in a sentence or two, explain your reasoning.

Micah is studying child behavior in playgrounds throughout the world. he wants to see how the children react when teachers select the same child to be the first to use each piece of equipment. which approach is micah is using?

The american public was excited by the invention of the railroad system. true false