Consider the performance task for this nine weeks: Introduction to Performance Task taken from textbook
A thesis appears in the introductory paragraph. We will be writing the introduction at
the end of the 9 weeks (seems counter-intuitive, but there is a method to my
madness).
"If you had written your introduction, what would your thesis be? Before you write this,
consider a thesis that now matches the content from Plymouth Plantation and
"Blaxicans." (25 points)
*Write your first body paragraph (100 points) using textual support from "Blaxicans" to
support your thesis. Every detail that you include must support the performance task.
Remember to cite where you got your information from.
For example: Words words words words words words words (Rodriguez Par. 4). Words
words words words words words (Rodriguez Par. 8). DO NOT COPY ANYTHING
WORD FOR WORD! I do not want you to use quotes, so everything you write must
be paraphrased.

Which best identifies the figurative language used in this passage? cannon to right of them, cannon to left of them, cannon in front of them volley’d and thunder’d; storm’d at with shot and shell, boldly they rode and well, into the jaws of death, into the mouth of hell rode the six hundred.

Which statement contains an opinion? the ants serve to protect the acacia from other plants and herbivores. the acacia depends on pollinators for the exchange of genetic material. the acacia has no chemical defenses to discourage herbivores. the ants provide the acacia with the best protection from other plants and herbivores.

Buckminster boy. she glared at him. "lizzie, i swear to you, as sure as i'm standing right here—that's a lie. every bit of it. every single bit." "my granddaddy said it was a lie, too." she leaned her head to one side and looked at him steadily. "so why haven't you been down to the island? " "so only you get to ask questions now? " "yes." she waited. "i haven't been down to the island because my father believes that you were using me to you stay on malaga island." "well," she said slowly. "well." "i didn't believe it, either." the sea breeze lay at their feet panting, hoping they would play with it again. based on what turner and lizzie say, which is the best conclusion that can be drawn? they are angered by the lies the adults have been spreading. neither of them is able to fully trust what the other is claiming. each trusts the other and cares a great deal about their friendship. both are worried about the troubles their friendship may bring.