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If a state decides to sue another state over immigration sanctuary laws, which court would most likely handle the case first? a state trial court a state appellate court a federal trial court a federal appellate court
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Cases heard by appellate courts are decided by a judge. a judge and jury. a panel of judges. a jury.
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Courts of general jurisdiction typically have a judge and jury. a judge only. a jury only. a panel of judges.
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A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court’s decision can take the case to another state’s court. can take the case to a different trial court. can take the case to a higher court. can take the case to a feder...
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Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must go through a jury trial. go through a selection process. be decided by a panel of judges. be decided by a single judge.
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Section 1: Understand- What do you know? Vocabulary: In the sections below, use each vocabulary word in a sentence or create an example or a memory cue for each word. Not sure what a memory cue is? Click this link to fin...
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Section 3: Evaluate- What do you think? Believe Him or Not?: In “the Cask of Amontillado,” Montressor is considered an unreliable narrator, but not everything he says is necessarily unreliable. Evaluate the events in the...
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Section 2: Analyze- What do you see? Montressor’s Mask- Wants vs. Needs: Think of Montressor’s wants and needs in “The Cask of Amontillado” as a mask. The front of the mask represents his external wants (what he says or...
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Characterization: The way an author shows what a character is like, either by telling us directly or showing us through their actions, thoughts, speech, and interactions with others Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue: Flas...
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Section 3: Evaluate- What do you think? Plot Twist-o-Meter: Rate the effectiveness of the plot twist in “The Monkey’s Paw” on a scale of 1–10 in the categories below. Highlight or bold the number you choose. How surprisi...
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Section 2: Analyze- What do you see? Dear Diary… What Just Happened?: Pretend that you are Mr. White, Mrs. White, or even poor Herbert. Write a diary entry from the night the final wish is made. Include any thoughts, fea...
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What is one rule a writer should keep in mind while doing research for an informative essay? Look for resources from commercial websites. Avoid sources that are not academic or professional. Find information on other top...
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To show how a new body paragraph relates to a previous topic, a writer should draft a strong conclusion. include an effective transition. cite sources in the proper format. find facts from an unbiased source.
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Read this citation for an informative essay. Davis, Victoria. Joining the Secret Service. Washington, D.C.: Free Print Press, 2013. This citation is for a book. a website. an online article. an online journal.
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Read this prompt for an informative essay. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides a number of services to the American public. These services protect consumers from harmful food, dietary supplements, and pharmac...
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Plotline: List the events in the plot of “The Monkey’s Paw” in the order that they happened. Just highlight the essential points. Don’t include every small detail. Exposition: the beginning of the plot where characters a...
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Plot: The events that make up a story Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue: Plotline: The structured sequence of events that show how a story is organized Sentence, Example, OR Memory Cue: Plot Twist: A surprising change in...
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During the revision phase for an informative essay, a writer should check that the topic is clear and the language is effective. identify academic, non-biased sources for research. make sure the organization is orderly a...
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Read this conclusion from an informative essay. The Secret Service provides an important service in protecting the nation’s money as well as the nation’s leading government officials. The agency was created so that valua...
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What type of writing educates readers about a topic? an argumentative essay a descriptive essay an informative essay a narrative essay
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Read this excerpt from the body paragraphs of an informative essay. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a warning when a foodborne illness breaks out. The agency informs the public about foods to avoid on their...
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Read this sentence from an informative essay. After the Civil War, the amount of counterfeit money in circulation was a big problem for the government. The sources for this fact are an article entitled “Know Your Money”...
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Sensory Language: Read the paragraph again, this time looking for examples of sensory language (language that appeals to a reader’s senses). Highlight the different types of sensory language as follows: 👀 Sight – blue...
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Which statement about independent executive agencies is most accurate? Independent executive agencies handle day-to-day operations for the president. Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus. Independent execut...
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What is the function of cabinet members in the federal bureaucracy? They oversee large executive departments and report to Congress. They oversee large independent agencies and report to the president. They oversee large...
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