Mark wiped his hands on his pants, then cringed as he thought about his performance. “I spent an hour ironing these pants so the creases would be decent,” he sighed to himself, however, he was not sure it was worth the effort. Standing nearby the curtain, he listened to the people entering the theater. Wondering who might be in the audience made Mark more anxious, so he walked farther backstage. Students were everywhere; some pacing like him, others simply waiting. None of them appeared as nervous as he felt. Mark searched for an abandoned corner where he could be alone for a moment.
2
He found a step by the emergency exit where it was quiet. Taking slow deep breaths, he closed his eyes and concentrated on the music he would soon perform. Mark began playing the violin when he was eight. Five years later, he was about to give the most important performance of his life. This was not just any performance. This performance was for the most prestigious recital in the state, one for which he had to audition. If he did well at the University Recital, there was an exceptional chance that he would be accepted to the university’s music program when he graduated from high school.
3
The notes of his song were playing in his head for the third time when his instructor, Mr. Walsh, found him. “What are you doing? You’re on stage next. Are you okay?” Mark’s throat was too dry for him to answer even though he tried. He followed Mr. Walsh to the stage. His hands were a little shaky. He brushed himself off and cleared his throat.
4
“I’m nervous about my performance. What if I make a mistake?” he finally managed to croak.
5
Mr. Walsh took him by the shoulders. “You’ll be fine. All you have to do is go out there and play. Don’t worry about anything else. There will be other recitals.”
6
Mark waited for the applause for the previous performer to fade away. Mr. Walsh gave him a nudge, and he walked carefully to the center of the stage. Momentarily blinded by the lights, he forgot what he was supposed to do. Then the people in the front row came into focus. He saw their enthusiastic smiles, and he smiled back. Slowly, he raised the violin to his chin. His bow slid gracefully over the strings, filling the theater with rhythmical sound. The smile stayed on Mark’s face as he played, knowing that this was what he loved to do. As Mark played, the expression on his face clearly showed the love he had for playing the violin.


What does Mark do to calm himself before his performance?

He finds an isolated area.

He listens to the audience.

He worries about his music.

He thinks about the university.

Write a poem, paragraphs, or creative non-fiction about on taking your family

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Elbow said, freewriting is an exercise in bringing
together the process of producing words and putting
them down on page. Do you agree with this statement?
why? why not​

Which statement best paraphrases the controlling idea in this introduction
paragraph?

The Ridge Road Community Center has a swing set, a sandbox,
monkey bars, and a basketball hoop. But the swings are empty, and the
playground is silent. Why? Because the RRCC does not have the funds
to fill the empty sandbox or repair the broken basketball hoop. I think
caring community members should do what the RRCC cannot. We can
donate the money, supplies, and hard work needed to repair the
playground

A. People should volunteer to make the RRCC playground a fun place
to play

B. It costs money to buy fresh sand and toys for a playground
sandbox, and the RRCC does not have enough funds.

C. The RRCC needs to hold better fund-raisers so it can fix the
playground

D. Not enough children are playing outside because the RRCC
playground is in disrepair.

true or false

1. A stereotype is a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular Grou
or class of people, ing purposes only
on as office workers in an advertisement is
2. Showing both men and women as office workers in an advertisement is
an example of a stereotype
3. The use of stereotype images in advertisements affects our viewpoint
4. Stereotypes are all negative,
5. Showing police officers portrayed only by men is an example of
stereotype,​

please form one sentences from word pencil, school, big​

5. Which does NOT demonstrate correct word choice?
Untied from the post, a dark brown dog quickly ran into the street.
Grouped in separate piles, the bills were placed in individual piles.
The automobiles at the car lot were reduced for a quick sale.
Can you believe that the circus will be at our school next week?​

1
2 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets (passive voice). (5)
Aspirin
These days, aspirin
(use) to treat a variety of aches and pains. Its
medicinal properties 2
(know) for over three thousand years. Even
Hippocrates, the Ancient Greek who 3
(often refer) to as the father of
medicine', knew about it. Indeed, historians believe that aspirin
(prescribe) for headaches long before Hippocrates' time. However, it
(not manufacture) in its present tablet form until the end of the 19th century when a scientist working
for the drugs company Bayer synthesised aspirin for the first time.
4

What kind of questions are used to start a socratic essay

Study Skills
Read the biographical write up on Dr. Kotnis again and write the timeline of the events referred to, in your notebook. A few events are shown here.

1. 1910 - Kotnis was born
......
2. 1976-Chinese Government built a memorial hall for Dr. Kotnis
.....​

which 5 strategies can you employ to ensure that as a student will not drop out of university planning​

PLEASE HELP ILL MARK BRAINLIEST FOR RIGHT ANSWER Reformers such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton (pictured here) were most concerned with
A)
abolishing slavery.
B)
securing women's right to vote.
securing property rights for women
D
trying to keep the U.S. out of World War I.

Analyze this poster from World War II. Which two sentences capture the message of the poster?

A war poster shows a man driving a car with Hitler. The caption says, “When you ride alone you ride with Hitler! Join a car-sharing club today!”



By riding alone, you waste fuel and indirectly end up supporting Hitler.
It is risky to travel alone during war time, so it’s a good idea to ride with others.
Conserve fuel by car-sharing so the United States has enough fuel for defense equipment.
Car-sharing clubs are a great way to save money and enjoy additional benefits.

I fixed the grammar that I knew could someone help me out? I’ll reward 10 points + brainalist for correct answer for each

Anyone who is good at poems i need your help

can someone please help me wright me a poem with something about pearls in it i really need it

disrespect suffix or prefix​

Write on paragraph evaluating the effectiveness of Franklin d Roosevelt’s speech following the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Michael
Jordan's
legacy
shine
brightly
He
won
five
regular-season
Most
Valuable
Player
awards
and
led
the
Chicago
Bulls
to
six
National
Basketball
Association
titles. What is the incorrect verb?

How do the central ideas of the destruction of the past and survival in the present interact within the text in the poem for the union dead

Which choice illustrates
the main problem that
drives the rest of the
story's events?

Can you kindly give me ideas for a fantasy/fiction Story please.

Please help me someone?

BRAINLIEST FOR BEST ANSWER! Can anyone pls give 3-4 sentences for background info of Thomas Edison

4. It is reasonable to assume that, even before her speech Malala's audience would be

A agree with her views

B ready to leave

C. disinterested in her
experiences

D hostile to her views

Discuss three ways in which the school
could address discrimination at school.

A clincher sentence is:


A. a sentence that adds new information,
B. a sentence that introduces the main point of a paragraph.
C. a sentence that restates the topic sentence in new words and wraps up the paragraph
D. a sentence that explains how to classify the objects introduced in the topic sentence into smaller groups.

Which statement BEST describes how "Retep's Decision" uses
plot and character elements from "Baucis and Philemon"?
O A Mythological characters confirm their beliefs that the
world is primarily evil.
B. Powerful characters find that only some people are
good and destroy the rest.
O C. One character influences another to reject an action
with enormous consequences.
O D. Characters with a great deal of power gather
information to guide a decision.

Which text structure is used in this passage? Read the passage from "Stalin: A Brutal Legacy Uncovered, which is an informational text about Stalin's atrocities and how he used ambition and fear to rule over people of the Soviet Union. cause-effect O sequence O problem-solution comparison-contrast
Stalin's genocidal record was the product of a ruthless. steely personality hardened by searing hardships in his youth: first, brutal beatings by his alcoholic, dirt- poor father, and later, several rounds of imprisonment and exile—from which he often escaped-following his expulsion from a Russian Orthodox seminary for fomenting a strike of railroad workers. For the 20-year- old Stalin, an outstanding student with top marks in Bible and Church studies, the strike was the first step on a new road-a career of rebellion, crime, and radical politics that eventually made him the unquestioned boss of the Communist Party and of 140 million people in the Soviet Union. Waterms and return Save and Exit​

How do I find the central idea in a text what are the parts of an informational text

1 point In paragraph 3, what does crushed mean?​

PRACTICE TASK 2.
Stronger and Bolder
Directions: The sentences below are extracted from the article, Taiwan: Tradition and
Culture. Choose any of the opinion-signal marker inside the pool of phrases to complete the
sentences. Then, you can add strength to your claim by giving one reason. Write your
answer in a separate sheet of paper/in your notebook.

i am sure that

in my own opinion

i think

i believe

it is considered that

as far as I'm concerned​