common lit GROWING UP: KEY MOMENTS by Jessie McBirney 4. What connection does the author make between a person’s actions and growing-up moments? A We have control over when and where growing-up moments happen. B Both the negative and positive decisions we make can result in growing-up moments. C Even though we experience growing-up moments, we need to act upon the lessons we learn in order to grow up. D Making a poor choice or decision in a certain situation can take the value away from an important growing-up moment.

Lots of elementary school kids play sports after school. they play soccer, tennis, football, baseball, and even lacrosse. but i think that another great way to spend the afternoon is by playing a non-physical activity: chess. at our school we have a chess club that meets every week to play games and to learn about chess-related issues. chess is a wonderful game for many reasons. chess teaches students to be patient and not rush decisions. chess also teaches students how to strategize their future plans. and finally, chess teaches students the importance and necessity of sacrifice. chess can teach students just as much as any other sport. which sentence could best be added to this paragraph as a supporting detail? a) chess is not as fun as playing a sport outdoors might be. b) my father is very good at chess and plays a game with me every night. c) chess teaches students to think ahead about the consequences of their actions. d) other activities that are as fun as chess are painting, drawing, dancing, and acting.