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The cheetah is the fastest animal on land. One example of this, is that it can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. A cheetah crashes into its prey, and knocks it to the ground, it then kills with a quick bite to the throat. The cheetah can’t eat right away. It needs at least a half hour to catch its breath, then it can eat.
Description
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A labeled picture that shows parts of something.
A Diagram
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Monkeys and great apes are very different. The first thing you see is size. Great apes are bigger than monkeys. Apes do not have a tail, although monkeys do have tails. While monkeys usually walk on four legs, apes often walk on two. Some great apes have been taught to use sign language. This is something a monkey can not do. The ape, as well as the monkey, are primates.
The main idea is that monkeys and great apes have similarities and differences.
What does the word legacy mean?
Despite his death, Tupac's legacy lives on. He has influenced many modern rappers. Tupac's mother started a foundation in his honor to support students in arts. he has been called one of the most influential rappers of all time.
Legacy is the influence that he left behind for people to remember him.
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What are the 2 parts of a setting?
How does this affect the plot?
A setting is where and when the story mostly takes place.
The setting effects the plot because it can make the characters behave in ways that they may not otherwise act.
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There have been many famous inventors. In 1876 the telephone was invented by a man named Bell. In 1903 the Wright brothers flew the first airplane. This was followed by Henry Ford in 1913 who invented a way to make car parts come to workers on a moving belt. This helped his workers make lots of cars each day. That meant cars could cost less. Inventors have made our lives better!
Chronological
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A short phrase, sentence, or questions that tells what the section is about.
A Heading
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Everyone loves to be out in the sun. It’s good for people to be outside, but it is important to protect yourself from the sun. A sunburn is bad for your skin, and it hurts! To prevent yourself from getting sunburned, one thing you can do is use sunscreen. Rub it everywhere the sun can hit you, so that you are protected. You can also stay under cover from the sun. This would be like being under an umbrella, or in the shade of a tree.
The main idea is to understand how to protect yourself when you are in the sun.
What does the word prevalent mean?
In the late 1960s to early 1970s jazz-rock fusion became prevalent. This combined jazz improvisation with rock rhythm, sounds, and electrical instruments. Jazz-rock influsion continued in the 1990s and 2000s.
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In literature, what kinds of elements would you find in the text structure of a drama? Name 2.
What is the purpose of each one?
In a drama, you can find the following elements:
cast of characters - tells the reader who is in the play
stage directions - tells the characters how to behave and the actions to take.
script - tells the character the dialogue to use.
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Owls have almost silent flight. As a result, they can sneak up on rodents who would make a tasty snack. Rodents are fast. Without the ability to sneak up on prey like mice and rabbits, it would be hard for an owl to get his dinner. This silent flight is due to special wing feathers that break the air into small air currents. As a result, their flight is nearly silent.
Cause and Effect
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A sentence that tells about a picture.
A Caption
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If your dog is a little stinky, and has dirt and mud in his fur and paws, it’s time to give him a bath. The first thing to do is put lukewarm water in the tub. Next, carefully place your dog in the tub, and gently rub him with soap and water. Be careful not to get soap in his eyes or ears, dogs really hate that. Once he is clean, rinse the soap off, making sure you get it all off. Finally, dry your dog carefully with a towel, but be prepared! Most dogs run like crazy after a bath!
The main idea is about how to give your dog a bath correctly.
What does the word influence mean?
Peer pressure can be a positive or a negative thing. Positive peer pressure could influence someone to do well in academics or to help others. If a group of people stand up to a bully, the bully may be pressured into stopping. Negative peer pressure could influence someone to participate in negative behaviors like bullying, or skipping school. People tend to be influenced by peer pressure because they want to fit in socially.
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What elements would you find in the text structure of a poem? Name 2.
What is the purpose of each?
In a poem, you can find elements in the text structure such as:
verses - separates ideas in a poem
lines - highlight words or phrases & create pauses
rhythm/meter - creates a pattern/beat
rhyming - has the same ending sounds in words
The world uses a LOT of plastic! Over 300 million tons of it is made every year. More than 8 million tons of it ends up in our oceans. This is a real problem. Ocean animals eat it, or get tangled up in it. This pollution is a problem for our own food safety and health. To solve this issue it is important to recycle plastic products. You can also buy new products that replace plastic, and reduce plastic pollution.
Problem and Solution
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An visual representation of information or data in a clear presentation.
A Graph or Chart
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It is important to protect sea turtles. Why? They are endangered, because they have been killed for their eggs and meat. How can you help? Turn off lights that can be seen from the beach. Hatching turtles use moonlight to find the ocean. Other lights confuse them. Help keep the beach clean. Baby turtles can get tangled in plastic and trash. Finally, stay away from hatching babies.
The main idea is to understand how to endangered protect sea turtles.
What does the word pursuing mean?
In 2017, Gabby decided to take a break from gymnastics. "Right now since I've been doing gymnastics for 14 years, I am taking this time off, to grow into my own person," Gabby stated. Gabby has been focusing on promotions for companies such as Post-It. She is also pursuing acting. While Gabby is keeping her options open, she is currently focusing on appearing in movies.
She is working towards a goal of acting in movies.
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This is a 2 part question.
1. What are the 5 elements of a plot?
2. What do each of them teach us about in a narrative?
The 5 elements of a plot are:
1. exposition - we learn about the characters and setting.
2. rising action - we learn about the events that lead to the conflict.
3. Climax - the character has to face the problem.
4. Falling action - we learn about the events leading to the solution
5. resolution - we learn about how the character solved the problem.
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Do you have a cat or a dog? It takes time to house-train a dog, but only a few minutes to train a cat to use the litter box. Dogs can be taught tricks easily, unlike most cats who don’t like doing tricks. Dogs are social, and like to be with the pack. Most cats like to be alone. There is something they have in common, they both make great pets, and love their people!
Compare and Contrast
A picture of a geographic feature that normally has a key.
A Map
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A total eclipse of the sun happens when the moon comes between the earth and the sun. When this happens, a shadow falls on part of the Earth. For this reason, if you live in a place on Earth where that shadow falls, it looks like it is almost night. Why almost? You can not see the light from the sun, because it is blocked by the moon, but you can see the light shining around it! That light is called a halo. It is a very exciting event!
The main idea is about what happens during an eclipse.
What does the word mangroves mean?
The flora in Florida is expansive, as well. Florida has about 3,000 types of wildflowers. Mangroves are prevalent in Florida marshes, including in the Everglades. These hardy shrubs and trees grow in salt or brackish water. Orange and other citrus tress are also grown in Florida. Florida produces the majority of citrus grown in the United States.
Mangroves are hardy shrubs and trees grown in salt or brackish water.
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1. What is a theme?
2. How do we learn the theme in the text?
The theme is there is a price to isolating yourself.
1. The theme is the moral or lesson the author wants you to learn in the text.
2. We can identify the theme by how the character changes his thoughts, feelings, and actions throughout the plot.