Each of these organizers is based on a text about George Washington's early life. Which organizer best sets up a
summary?
Bom in Virginia
Born in 1732
Had a wealthy family
Owned 1500 acres
Lived in Virginia
Held job as a surveyor
Became a surveyor
Had 10 siblings
Went to primary school
Was his first job
Bought land
Grew up in Virginia
Became colonel
Worked as a surveyor

Now poetry is a genre of literature that offers readers a great variety of stories, thoughts, and images using different formats and rhyme schemes. this variety allows readers to experience a vast array of literary mediums. you could say that the different forms have their own elements, terms, and definitions. you could also say that different forms of poetry require different approaches and methods for deriving meaning. think about specific works of poetry that you have read, including the reading selections for this unit. discuss particular elements or types of poetry that you begin to understand the different parts of a poem. what are some of the challenges you have faced when reading poetry? explain the strategies that have with your reading comprehension.

Read the excerpt from it's our world, too! : young people who are making a difference.the author’s purpose in this excerpt is to

What is the tone of this passage from andrew jackson's message to congress? "the consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the united states, to individual states, and to the indians themselves. the pecuniary advantages which it promises to the government are the least of its recommendations. it puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the general and state governments on account of the indians." andrew jackson, annual message to congress on december 6, 1830" a. ashamed and apologetic b. intelligent and professional c. bitter and jealous d. entertaining and humorous