One way of connecting with an article like “Mount Taylor: A Peak in Peril,” is by conducting your own research on the topic. By doing your own research, you will learn additional facts that will help you to form your own opinions on the issue. Take a moment to write down three questions in your journal that you have in response to reading the article.

In the paragraph box, write the main idea of the paragraph below. the best leaders are organized, efficient, and punctual. molly spencer, the president of the spanish club is just this type of leader. she keeps all of the club's folders and rosters neatly arranged. she has organized several events to students celebrate the spanish language, and her fund-raisers have several students pay for study spanish abroad programs. in addition, she's never been late to a meeting. molly spencer is the perfect example of a leader.