Read the excerpt from "The Invention of the Sewing Machine" by Grace Rogers Cooper.Isaac Singer, whose name is known around the world as a manufacturer of sewing machines, was the eighth child of poor German immigrants. Isaac was born on October 27, 1811, in Pittstown, New York, but most of his early life was spent in Oswego. He worked as a mechanic and cabinetmaker, but acquired an interest in the theater. Under the name of Isaac Merritt, he went to Rochester and became an actor. In 1839, during an absence from the theater, he completed his first invention, a mechanical excavator, which he sold for $2000. With the money Singer organized a theatrical troupe of his own, which he called “The Merritt Players.” When the group failed in Fredericksburg, Ohio, Singer was stranded for lack of funds.
Read the sentence.Dancing is becoming a popular hobby.
The dramatic structure of Monster
Read the excerpt from The Building of Manhattan.In 1945 a U.S. Air Force bomber making an approach to a Newark, New Jersey, airport in fog and rain was seen passing over midtown Manhattan at low altitude. Seconds after narrowly missing other buildings, it crashed into the Empire State Building at a speed of more than 250 miles per hour. Three people died in the plane and eleven in the building, but the building stood firm, although extensive damage was done in the impact area at the 78th and 79th floors.
Which statement best explains the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing?
What is shown using a medium camera shot in Monster?
Read the excerpt from The Evolution of Useful Things.Clearly, existing means of masking had serious flaws. One day, when he was dropping off a batch of waterproof sandpaper, Drew overheard some body-shop workers cursing two-tone painting. The young technician, who had studied engineering through correspondence-school courses, promised he would make something to solve the problem.
Which type of source is credible?
Read the excerpt from The Building of Manhattan.A temporary, small narrow-gauge track system was installed on each floor as it was needed. This enabled the material to be moved from the truck at ground level onto dump carts, raised by elevator to the designated floor, wheeled onto the track, and moved quickly to the exact spot needed. Turntables built into the track allowed the carts to be shifted about in any direction.
Read the rough draft.The county’s new online grade book is a wonderful parent resource. Parents can log on to check students’ daily homework assignments, test grades, and long-term project information. A few seconds of research offers parents a comprehensive update about students’ standings.Read the counterclaim.However, this resource needs to be used properly by parents and students.
Sudhie wrote this rough draft. She wants to revise the draft to include evidence from a credible source.Our town needs a community center that offers exercise equipment, a meeting space, and entertainment for teenagers. This would encourage healthy lifestyle choices and community engagement. Rather than driving around looking for friends or loitering at fast-food restaurants, teens could gather to play ping pong or to take an exercise class. This healthy investment would be a welcome relief to the teens of our community.
Read the paragraph.1The achievement of most goals depends on the efforts of more than one person. 2Teachers, parents, and friends often help us achieve our goals. 3Strangers also help us achieve our goals. 4When we go to an amusement park, for example, the park employees help us reach the goal of feeling happy or thrilled. 5Police officers help us achieve the goal of staying safe. 6Can you think of other people who help you achieve your goals?
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