Imagine you are going to lead a discussion about the first chapter of The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Make a list of possible discussion questions based on specific passages from the text. What questions do you have? Were you confused by anything? Are there certain events or moments that are worth talking about in detail? List three questions with their corresponding passages in your journal.

Which words in this excerpt from the count of monte cristo can be used as synonyms to determine the meaning of the word grotto? dant? s entered the second grotto. the second grotto was lower and more gloomy than the first; the air that could only enter by the newly formed opening had the mephitic smell dant? s was surprised not to find in the outer cavern. he waited in order to allow pure air to displace the foul atmosphere, and then went on. 1. air 2. opening 3. mephitic 4. cavern 5. pure 6. atmosphere

Using context clues read the sentence, then use context clues to determine the definition of parameters. setting clear parameters, such as rules, guidelines, or instructions, people understand what is expected of them. what is the definition of parameters? which type of context clue is used in the sentence?

What is the primary theme of ha jin’s “a decade”?