Examine the passage. Select the element of fluency that would help a reader look critically at this text.

Using phrasing helps readers break down
complicated text into manageable ideas.

Reading quickly helps readers understand difficult
words in the text.

Paying attention to text formatting helps readers
decide what ideas are emphasized.

Noticing repetition helps readers decide where to
pause.

Answer “A”

What do the words “briefer,” “too beautiful to stay,” and “sleep of death” in the last stanza of wylie’s prom suggest about nature’s bounty and a life of plenty and ease?

Reading critically involves reading to criticize reading many texts questioning a text talking about interests

The adventures of tom sawyer, chapter 6 (excerpt) what does tom do to get sid’s attention? a) tom lies in bed as he tries to think of an excuse to miss school b) tom knocks a book on the floor to wake sid up c) tom tells sid that he is suffering from an infected toe and a loose tooth d) tom groans and says, “ when i’m gone…”, so sid will call for aunt polly’s how does sid react to tom as he pretends to die? a) so it becomes anxious and asks if tom is dying b) sid knows tom is faking but joins in with tom’s game c) sid takes tom seriously and makes a list of tom’s valuables d) sid knows tom is a lying and immediately runs to tell aunt polly