Read the first sentence of Chapter One of Jack London’s The Call of the Wild. Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would have known that trouble was brewing, not alone for himself, but for every tide-water dog, strong of muscle and with warm, long hair, from Puget Sound to San Diego.

What is a good prediction question to ask after reading this sentence?

A. What breeds of dogs populate Buck’s farm?
B. Who delivers the daily news to Buck’s family?
C. When will Buck travel to other Western cities?
D. How will Buck be affected by the unsettling news?

At the edge of the lawn, behind the building, there was a line of underbrush and trees sloping down a hillside. beyond that, there was a playground next to a day-care center. they could hear shouts of children in the air, and when they looked through the underbrush, they could see bundled-up four-year-olds swinging on swings and racing around a playhouse. the operation would be carried out near children.     –the hot zone,richard prestonwhat is the author’s purpose for including this paragraph? check all that apply.to express his thoughts clearlyto inform readers about the location  to persuade readers to become scientiststo entertain readers by showing how dramatic the situation isto encourage readers to protect children