Part A Which statement is a theme of Sarah, Plain and Tall?

People do not have to be related to be a family.

Music soothes the heart and calms the mind.

Life does not come with a set of instructions.

Once one leaves home, it is difficult to go back.

Question 2

Part B

Which two details from the text best support the answer to Part A?

"’I will always miss my old home, but the truth of it is I would miss you more.’"

"I wished that Papa and Caleb and I were perfect for Sarah."

"'We have squalls in Maine, too,' she said. ’Just like this.’"

"She sighed, then she began to sing the summer song again."

Explanation:

2. The best definition of supporting details would be… a. Important information that tells more about the overall idea of a piece of writing. b. Sentences that make the main idea stronger and clearer. c. The sentences that make up the bulk of a paragraph in a piece of writing. d. Details that support other details.

hygelac - beowulf's uncle, king of the geats, and husband of hygd. hygelac heartily welcomes beowulf back from denmark. hygd - hygelac's wife, the young, beautiful, and intelligent queen of the geats. hygd is contrasted with queen hope this

pre-writing

why we feel good, or better, when we laugh?

is there a scientific explanation for this to happen?

which are the sources?

rough draft

laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings.

newport academy: endorphins reduce stress and strength social connections.

they combat anxiety and depression.

final draft

we know that when we laugh we feel better; when something is making us laugh it means we thought it was funny at some point, even if it was not meant that way. what we know is that it made us feel good. that is something we all can realize easily, but is it a chemical explanation for it to happen? of course there

according to joe bluett, laughter has a way of instantly connecting people and is one of the most basic and fundamental ways in which we communicate as human beings. also, he says that laughter can increase confidence, self-esteem, creativity, positivity and resilience, bringing positive changes to all aspects of our lives.

the newport academy says that, when we laugh, we release endorphins and that makes our body feel instantly relieved from tension and worry. endorphins also reduce stress and strength social connections.

therefor, laughter is the best to combat anxiety and depression.