The Story of Cam and Tam Kyle Ellington 1Once upon a time, a widowed man lived in a small kingdom and cared for his kind daughter, Tam, by himself. Eventually, the man remarried, but his new wife was cruel to Tam. Tam’s life worsened when a baby girl, Cam, was born. Tam’s father and stepmother showered Cam with everything she desired, leaving Tam to live a desolate, lonely life. She cleaned the house, cooked the food, hauled the trash, and collected the water. 2One day, Tam’s stepmother sent her and Cam to collect fish. Though they were half sisters, Tam and Cam had contrasting personalities. Tam fished continuously until her basket overflowed with fish, while Cam lazily lounged in the sun. Upon realizing that she had no fish to take home, Cam decided to steal Tam’s fish. When Tam wasn’t looking, Cam poured Tam’s fish into her own basket, snickered, and fled home. 3Tam wept when she saw the empty basket because she knew that punishment awaited her; however, she stopped crying abruptly when a beautiful woman appeared. The woman grinned sweetly and told Tam not to weep. 4“Your misfortunes will be over soon, Tam. Inside your basket, you will find one fish. Take it home and care for it,” said the woman. 5Tam put the fish in the well behind her house. Each time Tam neared the well, the fish surfaced, which made Tam very happy. One day, because Tam's stepmother despised Tam’s happiness, she removed the fish from the well and returned it to the river. The next time Tam visited the well, the fish did not surface. Tam instantly knew what had occurred and wept. Once again, the beautiful woman appeared. She instructed Tam to visit the fish at the edge of the river whenever she needed help. 6A few weeks later, the Autumn Festival began, and Tam’s town erupted with activity. Tam planned to attend the festival, but her stepmother wrote a list of many chores for her to complete. Saddened, Tam visited the water's edge and asked for help. In a moment, the beautiful woman appeared before Tam and instantly transformed Tam's shabby clothes into a stunning blue and silver dress. 7Tam raced to festival, where she earned praise as the most beautiful woman in attendance. Tam shimmered like a star in the glowing gown, but having everyone's eyes on her made her self-conscious, and she ran away. In her haste, she lost a shoe on the staircase. 8Later, the Prince discovered Tam’s lost shoe. He had seen Tam at the festival and hoped to marry her. He traveled the kingdom seeking the woman whose foot fit the shoe. When the Prince arrived at Tam’s house, she tried on the shoe and it fit! The Prince was jubilant and asked Tam to marry him. Eventually, the Prince became King, and Tam became Queen. Though Tam never took revenge on her family members, they lived in agony knowing that if they had been kinder, they could have lived with Tam and the King.

A) by creating sympathy for the abused and oppressed character, Tam

B) by characterizing one of the two young women as wicked and cruel

C) by utilizing a natural creature, a fish, as a friend to poor, lonely, Tam

D) by having the beautiful woman appear several times to help Tam as her life worsens

B)

They could've figured that out and Tam would'nt have been so abused

What is one central idea in Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech?

Violence will result if things do not change.

All men are brothers.

The past can never be changed.

There are fundamental differences between the races.

how do structure and language help communicate a poem's message

It seems to me that the inferences about Toyota's quality problems are emotional and have little to do with actual facts. In this sentence, inferences means:

A. drawing a conclusion on the basis of circumstantial evidence
B. the creation of something in the mind
C. something that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary
D. a system of timekeeping that defines divisions of the year

Add the suffix to the root, creating a new word.

picnic + -er

Nothing Constant

“Nothing is constant but change.”

—Heraclitus, an ancient Greek philosopher

1

It was the last day of school; the kids were gone, the books had been collected, and Principal Drake was handing out final paychecks. This was normally a relaxed meeting at which teachers wearing casual clothes smiled and wished each other well for the summer. But no one was smiling today, because a story in the local newspaper had exploded like a crack of thunder.

2

The headline read, “Board of Education Plans New Middle School,” and the staff members of East Orange Elementary were rattled.

3

Principal Tom Drake opined, “I am concerned about a situation in which a newspaper already knows school district information that comes as a surprise to me and my teachers.” He continued, “But of far greater concern is what this means for us, for our colleagues at West Orange, and for students and parents throughout the district.”

4

Coach Melinda Gardner whispered to her friend, Mr. Dale French, “Old Tom is just worried the Board might ask him to retire and make someone else principal of the new campus.”

5

Mr. French whispered back, “Melinda, you be nice now,” but he couldn’t help smiling at his friend’s remark.

6

As the meeting went on, many teachers worried out loud about what might happen if grades 6-8 from East and 6-8 from West consolidated.

7

Ever since the two elementary schools had opened, decades ago, the district had proudly maintained a unique system. While surrounding districts had built new middle schools, Orange kept two elementary buildings—East and West—with K-8 graders in each.

8

Now, according to the paper, the results of the 2010 census were in. They suggested population growth would soon fill both elementary schools with K-5 students only. Apparently, the Board thought the time was ripe to build one new middle school for 6-8 graders.

9

“Will one campus need two middle school science labs?” Dr. Fred Davis, the science department head, asked the group in his usual shy, quiet voice.

10

“Since there is only one middle school library, is the Board going to honor seniority?” Mrs. Betty Green asked brashly. “Or the Board could just keep whichever librarian has the coolest photos on her social media site,” she added sarcastically.

11

“Mrs. Green is worried her lack of computer skills might finally hurt her,” Coach Gardner whispered to Mr. French again.

12

“Coach Gardner, please!” Principal Drake scolded his gym teacher for whispering. “You would not tolerate it if your students were rude. This turn of events has caused real alarm so let’s be sensitive to each other’s concerns.

13

“I apologize for both of us, Tom,” Mr. French offered. “But let’s not get carried away and spoil our summers over this. We don’t know if this proposed new campus will actually be built. The census projections could be wrong. Even if they are right, the cost of raising taxes to pay for a new school might not go over well with voters.”

14

Mr. French continued, “I plan to enjoy my summer and expect another great year. Chances are we’ll all have jobs because several teachers retire every year and the Board moves us around to fill the vacancies. Some of us may have new assignments, but we’ll all land somewhere.”

15

All around the room there were nods of agreement. The atmosphere of gloom gave way to the usual feelings of accomplishment and relief at the end of school.

16

Mr. French offered one more uplifting thought. “Each spring we graduate our eighth graders and send them on to Central High. If they can adjust to a new building, I think we can too.”

17

With that, the teachers adjourned and summer vacation began.

How do Mr. French’s words reflect the theme of this story?

A.
He apologizes for being rude by whispering at a meeting.

B.
He points out that citizens may not accept a tax increase.

C.
He looks forward to summer vacation with relief.

D.
He encourages people to accept change without fear.

How does external conflict influence mood?

Which statement best explains how the modern story transforms the ideas of
the original myth?
O A. Shelley illustrates how fire is a useful tool in the right hands, but in
the hands of a child or a violent person, it can become a great
danger.
O B. Shelley compares the recklessness of modern scientific discovery
to the recklessness of Prometheus's desire to obtain the power of
the gods.
O C. Shelley demonstrates that Frankenstein is a descendant of
Prometheus, and that the mistakes of one's ancestors cannot be
avoided.
O D. Shelley shows that science is too great a responsibility for
humanity, and that the practice of scientific discovery should be
left to the gods.

Jacki evaluated the expression below. What was Jacki’s error? A. Jacki should have simplified the exponent first. B. Jacki should have multiplied 4 and 8 first. C. Jacki did not subtract 12 from 8 correctly. D. Jacki should not have multiplied 8 and 2

What is the correct definition of the term urban center? A. crude oil found naturally in rock B. a city and its connecting suburbs C. a steep cliff formed by an earthquake or erosion D. the gradual breakdown of rock or soil caused naturally by water or wind

This goodness is not a matter of ability; it implies steadiness, perseverance. In this sentence, implies means:
A. involves
B. idolizes
C. ignores
D.infuriates

Question 1: What textual evidence is strongly supported? Question 2: What is revealed? Question 3: What is the impact PLEASE I NEED TO KNOW

How does the author convey the central idea that groups of students can band together to make real-world differences in "We Live on Planet A: Young People Rally for Their Rights"?

by suggesting that students take advantage of resources from NASA and NOAA

by confirming that students can make a difference just by forming recycling clubs in their communities

by highlighting the few youth leaders who have stood out in this movement

by mentioning specific groups and events that accomplished this goal

PLS ASAP WOULD HELP A LOT

Help plz quick!!!!!!!

In the following sentence, identify the italicized prepositional phrase as either an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase.

The delivery truck got delayed on the interstate.

adjective phrase
adverb phrase

Read the dictionary entry. grant 1. v. to give permission 2. v. to give ownership 3. v. to admit belief that something is true 4. n. a gift given for a specific purpose Which definition of the word grant best reflects how the word is used in the sentence? Eve was fortunate to receive a grant from an organization that supports young artists. to give permission to give ownership to admit belief that something is true a gift given for a specific purpose

Read the sentence. Karim could not believe that he won an official American League baseball signed by his favorite player. Now read the dictionary entry. official 1. n. a person elected or appointed to hold a position of authority 2. n. a person in charge of rules in a game or sport 3. adj. relating to an office 4. adj. approved by an authority Which definition of official best reflects how the word is used in the sentence? a person elected or appointed to hold a position of authority a person in charge of rules in a game or sport relating to an office approved by an authority

There was a bookstore uptown on gay street
Which I visited and inhaled that wonderful
odor
Of new books
Even today I read hardcover as a preference
paperback only
As a last resort

—"A Poem For My Librarian, Mrs. Long,"
Nikki Giovanni

Which detail from the passage is an implicit detail?

There was a bookstore uptown.
The speaker visited the bookstore.
The books had a wonderful odor.
Even today the speaker prefers to read hardcover books

complete the statement

I_li___ur__cut__

What took place in the bathroom in the first book of percy jackson? i need help pleaseee.

Judy Blume's career as an American writer spans four decades and includes many literary awards. She is most famous for her novels geared toward pre-teens. One notable example is Tales of a Fourth-Grade Nothing. However, Blume also has had success writing for an adult audience. Three of her novels for adults reached the New York Times best-seller list. In a 2008 interview Blume remarked, "I have so many stories left to tell!" By that time she had written nearly 30 novels. Judy Blume an exceptionally talented and productive American author.

How does the third sentence ("However, Blume also has. ...") support the main idea of the paragraph?

It tells you that the author once wrote for children but has changed her focus and preference to adults.
It tells you that the author has great talent because she writes good stories for children as well as adults.
It points out that the author has written more books for children than she has written, or plans to write, for adults.
It points out that the author only writes stories that she expects will win awards or sell well among adults.

In a personal narrative, the narrator can best highlight the qualities of the subject with
A. descriptive labels.
B.strong examples.
C.background information.
D.concluding statements.

How does symbolism influence mood?

How does character influence mood?

Ladies and gentlemen, there are people living in our community today who need our help. These people have no beds to sleep on, no food to eat, and no clean water to drink. They are tired, hungry, and desperate. It is our responsibility to help these people. Don't you agree that something needs to be done right now? These people are feeling like rafts adrift on the ocean. They have no one to turn to and nowhere to go. I must have written a million letters to the council, but have had no response. That's why it is up to those of us here today to take action. What is the author's writing style?

Which U.S. states are protected by LGBT nondiscrimination laws and which aren't? What are the best and worst states for LGBT equality? This is due in 2days-

HElp Which Native American group lived a settle lifestyle 1.The Tonkawa 2.The Comanche 3.The Apache 4.The Tigua

Read this sentence from an analysis of a short story written by a student.The character of May gets into trouble because she does not learn from previous mistakes.Which line from the story best supports this analysis?A.“May liked nice things, and few things were as nice as the treasures in Xan’s store.”B.“May heard the angry clatter of the guards’ boots on the street as they chased after her.”C.“‘Back again, May?’ asked the jail keeper. ‘Well, we saved your favorite dungeon cell for you.’”D.“May pretended to be interested in a doll while the shopkeeper was helping another customer.”

english/writing help please

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How is an opinion piece different from an editorial?

An opinion piece only contains one person’s opinion, an editorial does not.
An editorial contains facts and supporting details, an opinion piece does not.
An editorial is written by the editor of a newspaper, an opinion piece is not.
An opinion piece contains the beliefs of the publication that prints it, an editorial does not.
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Can somebody help me with this? The questions are: 1. Why did the little prince want to know if sheep eat bushes? 2. What 2 plants grew on the princes planet? 3.the little prince spoke of a planet on which a crazy man lived. What had he neglected to do? 4. What did the little prince want to see because he was very fond of it? 5. (This has to do with number 4) why could he not see it? And also this is from the book “the little prince”