Use the stories to answer the question.
Story 1: “Toothless, Clawless Wonder Cat”
Milo, at age 20, had known better days. A former owner had had him declawed in his youth, after Milo destroyed a VERY expensive couch. By 1990, he’d lost his teeth to old age, and his fur had lost its sheen and was, truth be told, even falling out in places.
Yes, Milo had known better days, but he was still feisty. He often sat in the grass at the end of his family’s pathway, where the sun struck and warmed him in the late afternoon. He was part guard, part sunbather. As guard, he felt compelled to try to keep dogs, whatever their size, from violating his family’s property in ways that dogs do.
His human family found all Milo’s ways extremely charming. They laughed when he arched his back and growled at the neighborhood dogs. Mrs. Archer’s tiny chihuahua had barked her high-pitched angry yaps at Milo this morning, and Mrs. Archer petted the ancient cat by way of consolation. Mr. Lancaster’s gigantic Great Dane had totally ignored Milo just yesterday, which annoyed the old cat.
In short, Milo’s human family was not alone in thinking he was adorable; indeed, most neighbors loved Milo, who was known far and wide as the “toothless, clawless wonder cat.”
Story 2: “Otis Meets Milo”
Jenny Edison was walking her dog, Otis, a huge, overweight German Shephard. She was enjoying the weather—it was a spring day with a light breeze. She didn’t notice the American Shorthair cat with its brown, white, and orange fur that camouflaged it in the tall, unmowed grass. The cat made himself known when Otis dared to cross the sidewalk near his family’s pathway.
The American Shorthair cat hissed and growled ferociously. Otis yelped and sprang back, hiding behind Jenny’s legs.
“Why you terrible, misbehaving cat,” Jenny exclaimed. “Nobody does that to my Otis!”
Jenny craned her neck to see if the cat’s owners were nearby, but they were nowhere to be seen. This cat is a danger to the neighborhood, she thought to herself. I should go knock on their door.
Which feature is something both stories have in common?
(1 point)
Responses
They both talk about Milo’s interaction with dogs.
They both talk about Milo’s interaction with dogs.
They are both told in the first person.
They are both told in the first person.
They both focus on one human’s opinion of Milo.
They both focus on one human’s opinion of Milo.
They are both describing a single incident in Milo’s life.
They are both describing a single incident in Milo’s life.
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They both talk about Milo’s interaction with dogs.
Use the statement about J.K. Rowling's book series Harry Potter to answer the question.
Harry Potter learns from Hagrid that he is a wizard, so he must leave his aunt and uncle's home to study magic at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Which step in the hero’s journey does this represent?
(1 point)
Responses
The hero is tested and then goes through a transformation or change.
The hero is tested and then goes through a transformation or change.
The hero meets and gets trained by a mentor.
The hero meets and gets trained by a mentor.
The hero gets a call to action and goes from the known world to an unknown world.
The hero gets a call to action and goes from the known world to an unknown world.
The hero returns to the known world with new knowledge.
Harry Potter learns from Hagrid that he is a wizard, so he must leave his aunt and uncle's home to study magic at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Which step in the hero’s journey does this represent?
(1 point)
Responses
The hero is tested and then goes through a transformation or change.
The hero is tested and then goes through a transformation or change.
The hero meets and gets trained by a mentor.
The hero meets and gets trained by a mentor.
The hero gets a call to action and goes from the known world to an unknown world.
The hero gets a call to action and goes from the known world to an unknown world.
The hero returns to the known world with new knowledge.
The hero gets a call to action and goes from the known world to an unknown world.
Use the statement about William Kamkwamba and Brian Mealer's The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind to answer the question.
William's windmill is built using old materials from the trash and gives the villagers new hope with the electricity it is able to create.
Which universal theme is being represented?
(1 point)
Responses
coming of age/loss of innocence
coming of age/loss of innocence
hero’s journey
hero’s journey
good versus evil
good versus evil
renewal/rebirth
William's windmill is built using old materials from the trash and gives the villagers new hope with the electricity it is able to create.
Which universal theme is being represented?
(1 point)
Responses
coming of age/loss of innocence
coming of age/loss of innocence
hero’s journey
hero’s journey
good versus evil
good versus evil
renewal/rebirth
renewal/rebirth
Use the paragraphs to complete the activity.
Patrick lived in Emoryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview, where he worked. He didn’t mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.
So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.
“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.
“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”
“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’re playing Emoryville, our nemesis.”
Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emoryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends with someone from that town. Our schools are such rivals.”
Patrick was speechless.
“Where are you from, Pat? I can’t believe I’ve never asked you that before!”
Patrick fumbled over his words. “Not too far from here,” he said before he quickly changed the subject to the new shipment of graphic novels.
In 3–5 sentences, identify the two different points of view in the story, and describe the humor and suspense created by the differences in point of view.
(4 points)
Patrick lived in Emoryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview, where he worked. He didn’t mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.
So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.
“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.
“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”
“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’re playing Emoryville, our nemesis.”
Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emoryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends with someone from that town. Our schools are such rivals.”
Patrick was speechless.
“Where are you from, Pat? I can’t believe I’ve never asked you that before!”
Patrick fumbled over his words. “Not too far from here,” he said before he quickly changed the subject to the new shipment of graphic novels.
In 3–5 sentences, identify the two different points of view in the story, and describe the humor and suspense created by the differences in point of view.
(4 points)
The two different points of view in the story are that of Andrew, who expresses his strong dislike towards Emoryville and prefers not to have friends from there due to their school rivalry, and Patrick, who is from Emoryville but does not reveal this fact to Andrew. The humor in the situation arises from the irony that Patrick is from the town that Andrew strongly dislikes, yet Patrick remains silent about it to avoid conflict. The suspense is created as the reader wonders if Patrick will disclose his true origins to Andrew or if he will continue to keep it hidden, leading to potential complications in their friendship.
in 3 short sentences
Andrew's viewpoint expresses dislike for Emoryville due to a school rivalry. Patrick, who is from Emoryville, keeps his hometown hidden to avoid conflict. The humor and suspense arise from the irony of the situation and the potential consequences of Patrick's silence.
in different words please
Andrew expresses his disdain for Emoryville, unaware that Patrick is from there, creating irony. Patrick chooses not to reveal his origins to maintain their friendship, adding suspense. The humor comes from the contrasting viewpoints and the hidden truth.
in words that sound like a human and not AI
Andrew doesn't like Emoryville because of a rivalry, but he doesn't know Patrick is from there, which is kind of funny. Patrick keeps it a secret to avoid issues with Andrew, making it tense and interesting. The humor and suspense both come from the different perspectives and Patrick's hidden truth.
in words that sound like an 8th grader please
Andrew doesn't like Emoryville because of some rivalry thing, but he doesn't know Patrick is from there, so it's kinda funny. Patrick keeps it to himself to not start drama with Andrew, making it exciting to see what will happen. The funny part and tension are because they see things differently and Patrick's secret.
Use the paragraphs to complete the activity.
Patrick lived in Emoryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview where he worked. He didn’t mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.
So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.
“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.
“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”
“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’re playing Emoryville, our nemesis.”
Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emoryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends with someone from that town. Our schools are such rivals.”
Patrick was speechless.
“Where are you from, Pat? I can’t believe I’ve never asked you that before!”
Patrick fumbled over his words. “Not too far from here,” he said before he quickly changed the subject to the new shipment of graphic novels.
Write a paragraph explaining the structure of the story and how the structure contributes to the meaning of the story.
(4 points)
Patrick lived in Emoryville, but every Saturday morning he rode two city buses to his uncle’s bookstore in Northview where he worked. He didn’t mind the commute because he loved his job. He loved spending time with his uncle, but he also loved going to work because he had become friends with Andrew, one of his co-workers. The boys would talk about everything from baseball scores to movies to favorite pizza toppings.
So this Saturday, when Patrick got to work, he and Andrew got to talking as they always did.
“Hey, Pat,” Andrew said casually.
“Hey,” said Patrick. “Did you have a good week?”
“Yeah,” he said. “Great week. My basketball team made it into the semifinals. The game is tonight. We’re playing Emoryville, our nemesis.”
Before Patrick could say another word, Andrew continued. “I don’t like Emoryville. I don’t think I could ever be friends with someone from that town. Our schools are such rivals.”
Patrick was speechless.
“Where are you from, Pat? I can’t believe I’ve never asked you that before!”
Patrick fumbled over his words. “Not too far from here,” he said before he quickly changed the subject to the new shipment of graphic novels.
Write a paragraph explaining the structure of the story and how the structure contributes to the meaning of the story.
(4 points)
The structure of the story begins with an introduction to Patrick's routine and his relationships at work, setting the stage for the interaction between Patrick and Andrew. The main conflict arises when Andrew expresses his strong feelings against Emoryville, which adds tension to the narrative. The revelation that Patrick is from Emoryville creates a climax in their conversation, highlighting the theme of hidden truths and the importance of acceptance despite differences. The story's structure builds up the irony and suspense leading to the resolution, emphasizing the significance of understanding and camaraderie in the face of rivalry.
in different words plzz
The story is structured around Patrick's routine and interactions at work, leading to a conflict when Andrew shares his dislike for Emoryville. The tension rises as Patrick keeps his background hidden, creating a moment of revelation. This structure builds suspense and emphasizes the theme of acceptance and understanding despite differences, adding depth to the narrative.
in 3 short senteces plzzz
The story follows Patrick's routine at work, leading to a conflict when Andrew expresses his dislike for Emoryville. Tension rises as Patrick conceals his hometown, creating a moment of suspense. The structure highlights the theme of acceptance and understanding despite differences.
in word that sound like a human not AI please
In the story, we see Patrick's regular day at work, which gets interesting when Andrew shares his dislike for Emoryville. Patrick keeps quiet about being from Emoryville, adding suspense and surprise. The structure of the story brings out the theme of acceptance and understanding amidst differences.
can you put that in words that sound like an 8th grader please
The story shows Patrick's usual work routine, which gets spicy when Andrew talks smack about Emoryville. Patrick keeps quiet about being from there, making things exciting and surprising. It's all about accepting and understanding people even when we're different.
Use the description of the modern fiction series The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan to complete the activity.
The Heroes of Olympus is a five-book series focusing on teenage demigods who live in modern times and are the children of the ancient Greek and Roman gods. The seven Greek and Roman demigods must work together to leave their home camps in the United States and travel to the ancient lands in Rome and Greece. There, they must battle many enemies, especially the primordial goddess Gia, who wants to destroy the gods and the world as we know it. Once they accomplish this giant task, they return home and improve the demigod world by uniting the Greek and Roman camps in the United States.
In 3–5 sentences, explain the elements from the description that illustrate the common patterns of a hero’s journey.
(4 points)
The Heroes of Olympus is a five-book series focusing on teenage demigods who live in modern times and are the children of the ancient Greek and Roman gods. The seven Greek and Roman demigods must work together to leave their home camps in the United States and travel to the ancient lands in Rome and Greece. There, they must battle many enemies, especially the primordial goddess Gia, who wants to destroy the gods and the world as we know it. Once they accomplish this giant task, they return home and improve the demigod world by uniting the Greek and Roman camps in the United States.
In 3–5 sentences, explain the elements from the description that illustrate the common patterns of a hero’s journey.
(4 points)
The description of The Heroes of Olympus series exemplifies common patterns of a hero's journey through various elements. The teenage demigods represent the heroes who embark on a quest or adventure throughout the series. Their mission to battle enemies such as the primordial goddess Gia signifies the challenges and obstacles they must overcome, a key element in the hero's journey. The journey takes them from their familiar home camps to ancient lands in Rome and Greece, representing the departure from the known world into the unknown. Additionally, the return home and the improvement of the demigod world by uniting camps symbolize the hero's transformation and growth, completing the cycle of the hero's journey.
in 3 short senteces
The teenage demigods going on a quest to battle enemies like Gia represent the challenges of the hero's journey. Their journey from home camps to ancient lands signifies the departure from the known into the unknown. Returning home and uniting camps show the hero's growth and transformation, completing the hero's journey cycle.
in words that sound like a human not AI please
The teenage demigods going on a quest and battling enemies like Gia show the challenges of their journey, like a hero's adventure. Going from their home camps to ancient lands represents stepping into the unknown. When they return home and unite camps, it's about their growth and transformation, completing their hero's journey.
in word that sound like an 8th grader please
The demigods going on a quest and fighting enemies show the challenges they face, like in a hero's adventure. Leaving their camps for ancient lands represents going into the unknown. When they come back and unite camps, it's about how they've changed and grown, finishing their hero's journey.
Read the fable The Fox and the Stork by Aesop to complete the activity.
At one time the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. So the Fox invited the Stork to dinner, and for a joke put nothing before her but some soup in a very shallow dish. This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it and left the meal as hungry as when she began. "I am sorry," said the Fox, "the soup is not to your liking."
"Pray do not apologize," said the Stork. "I hope you will return this visit and come and dine with me soon." So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar.
Write a paragraph identifying and explaining the theme present in this passage and how it relates to any universal themes.
(4 points)
At one time the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. So the Fox invited the Stork to dinner, and for a joke put nothing before her but some soup in a very shallow dish. This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it and left the meal as hungry as when she began. "I am sorry," said the Fox, "the soup is not to your liking."
"Pray do not apologize," said the Stork. "I hope you will return this visit and come and dine with me soon." So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar.
Write a paragraph identifying and explaining the theme present in this passage and how it relates to any universal themes.
(4 points)
The theme present in the fable "The Fox and the Stork" is deception and reciprocity. The Fox plays a trick on the Stork by serving food that is accessible to him but not to her, leading to the Stork feeling deceived. In return, the Stork serves food to the Fox in a container that he cannot access, highlighting reciprocity in response to deceit. This fable reflects universal themes of fairness, reciprocity, and the consequences of deceit in relationships between individuals. It underscores the importance of treating others with fairness and honesty to maintain trust and harmony in interactions.
in 3 short senteces please
The theme in "The Fox and the Stork" is deception and reciprocity, as the Fox tricks the Stork with the soup and the Stork retaliates with the jar. It relates to universal themes of fairness, reciprocity, and the consequences of deceit in relationships. The fable underscores the importance of honesty and treating others fairly to maintain trust and harmony.
in words that sound like a human not AI
In the fable "The Fox and the Stork," the theme is about playing tricks and getting payback. The Fox tricks the Stork with the soup, and the Stork gets back at the Fox with the jar. It teaches us about being fair, getting back what you give, and how deceit can mess up relationships.
in words that sound like an 8th grader human ples
In "The Fox and the Stork," it's all about playing pranks and getting even. The Fox tricks the Stork with the soup, and the Stork gets payback with the jar. The story tells us to be fair, treat others as they treat us, and that being sneaky can ruin friendships.
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