Cesar Chavez was a Mexican American labor activist and leader of the United Farm Workers. During the 20th century, he was a leading voice for migrant farmworkers (people who move from place to place in order to find work). His tireless leadership focused national attention on these laborers' terrible working conditions. Which two words from the passage help clarify the meaning of the word activist?

A. conditions
B. Farm
C . American
D. leader
E. national
F. voice

Compare dee’s and her mother’s spoken language

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

What is the first step in summarizing a plot? restating central ideas and key details eliminating minor or unimportant details connecting ideas with logical transitions identifying important words and phrase