Which sentence uses the word sign the same way it is used in paragraph 15? O 1. Remember to sign up for the after school program. O 2. The clouds in the distance are a sign of rain. 03. The student asked the author to sign his book. Granda, Micah, and Mindy watched as the cook-off judges sampled each of the desserts. One judge helped herself to a second taste of the corn Ice cream. "That's a very good sign " whispered Grandpa to Micah. Then the judge took a second helping of the upside-down cake. "Oh, oh," sighed Micah." That's not such a good sign." Grandpa Bill chuckled and then said, "Think positive, Micah!" An hour later, everyone lined up in front of a stage. The winners were about to be announced. Ajudge stepped up to a microphone. And now, the winners of the dessert category. Third place goes to Kelsha wide for her commeal cookies. Second prize goes to Scott Styler for his corn pudding, and first place goes to..." The judge paused dramatically. Grandpa, Windy and Micah looked at each other their eyes wide with excitement Ginne Alderton for her cornmeal upside-down cake!" sang out the judge. Grandpa sted to hide his disappointment by clapping loudly for the winners. ou win them all said Grandpa, as the Mindy, and Micah began to head toward the door Dont go anywhere yet folks the judge called out "There's one more the Most Creative Dessert Prize it goes to the fabulous cornice by Micah, and Mindy Novak The crowd cheered as Grandpa, 04. People slow down before they get to a stop sign.

What is the meaning of the word checking as it is used in this sentence from the second paragraph of the passage?

Which three parts of this passage from chapter 6 of emily brontë's wuthering heights show that hindley earnshaw did not care about the well-being of catherine and heathcliff after the death of mr. earnshaw? they both promised fair to grow up as rude as savages; the young master being entirely negligent how they behaved, and what they did, so they kept clear of him. he would not even have seen after their going to church on sundays, only joseph and the curate reprimanded his carelessness when they absented themselves; and that reminded him to order heathcliff a flogging, and catherine a fast from dinner or supper. but it was one of their chief amusements to run away to the moors in the morning and remain there all day, and the after punishment grew a mere thing to laugh at. the curate might set as many chapters as he for catherine to get by heart, and joseph might thrash heathcliff till his arm ached; they forgot everything the minute they were together again: at least the minute they had contrived some naughty plan of revenge; and many a time i’ve cried to myself to watch them growing more reckless daily, and i not daring to speak a syllable, for fear of losing the small power i still retained over the unfriended creatures. one sunday evening, it chanced that they were banished from the sitting-room, for making a noise, or a light offence of the kind; and when i went to call them to supper, i could discover them nowhere. we searched the house, above and below, and the yard and stables; they were invisible: and, at last, hindley in a passion told us to bolt the doors, and swore nobody should let them in that night. the household went to bed; and i, too, anxious to lie down, opened my lattice and put my head out to hearken, though it rained: determined to admit them in spite of the prohibition, should they return.

Now close reading is an essential and foundational skill needed to succeed in any language arts course. acquiring this skill will you form a strategy when writing about literature. you will be required to perform and develop this skill as you progress through this course and other courses in your school career. identify and discuss your areas of strength in language arts. what do you do well? what do you like doing in a course like this? why do those tasks work well for you? you can also identify a challenge you have that you’d like to work on throughout this course. use this discussion as an opportunity to give advice to your classmates based on your stronger skills and to ask for with skills you are still developing.