Dear Editor,

I have never taken the time to write a letter to the editor, but something happened that lit a fire in me. Last week, as my best friend Areliss and I headed to class, a group of college protesters blocked our path. Their signs read “GO HOME” and “ILLEGALS LEAVE.” They shouted, “Send them home!” These protesters couldn’t have known what Areliss felt as they shouted and waved pamphlets in our faces like tattered flags. But, I know their words were bullets to Areliss’s heart. I wanted to fire back to the protestors: Where are your ancestors from?

Areliss came to the United States illegally, but she didn’t do it intentionally. She was a baby. Her parents, seeking a better life, failed to follow the established immigration procedure, and they slipped into our country undetected. Once here, they raised Areliss, who would grow up never knowing any other home but America.

Under DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), Areliss has been granted the temporary opportunity to remain here while she completes her college education. DACA ensures, at least for a while, that she will not be deported to a country she has never visited in her entire life.

The term “DREAMers” refers to an act that would have protected these immigrant children if they attended college or served in the military. The DREAM Act did not pass, but its name has remained. DACA recipients have a dream: they dream that their lifelong contribution to the United States will one day be recognized, and they will be permitted to stay in the country they have always called home.

Now, DACA is ending. Those who oppose DACA say it encourages illegal activity, weakens our borders, and goes against the Constitution. I understand their concerns. In an era of heightened security, we must do our utmost to keep this great nation safe. That includes establishing a healthy monitoring system for immigration.

But, those who oppose DACA, who wield protest signs and who want to build walls, have never felt the dreaded doom of deportation. They forget that our long and colorful history has been built by many immigrants—including the immigrants who fought for and founded our country. They forget that Lady Liberty stands as a beacon, asking for the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. We have a responsibility to them.

To send DREAMers away is to deny that responsibility. Programs like DACA exist to keep the American dream alive.

Yes, Areliss is a DREAMer. But I, too, have a dream. My dream is that DACA will be reinstated. My dream is that Areliss will be invited to stay in the country she has known as home since she was a baby and live out her dreams in the country she loves.

Sincerely,

Brittany Taylor

Writing Prompt: Read the letter to the editor “I, Too, Have a Dream.” How does the writer use structure and language to persuade her readers and support her feelings about immigration? Write an essay using evidence from the letter to answer the question.
Thesis Statement:

Part 1 – Organizing Your Ideas
Directions: Write a topic sentence for each body paragraph. (One body paragraph should focus on the author’s use of structure and one body paragraph should focus on the author’s use of language.) Use a mixture of paraphrased examples and direct quotations for your evidence. Write your examples and explanations in complete sentences.
Body Paragraph 1
Topic Sentence:
•  Example from text to support topic sentence:

•  Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

•  Example from text to support topic sentence:

•  Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Body Paragraph 2
Topic Sentence:
•  Example from text to support topic sentence:

•  Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

•  Example from text to support topic sentence:

•  Explanation of how the example serves purpose:

Thesis Statement: In her letter to the editor, "I, Too, Have a Dream," Brittany Taylor effectively uses structure and language to persuade her readers and support her feelings about immigration.

Body Paragraph 1:

Topic Sentence: The author uses structure to create a personal and emotional connection with her readers.

Example from text to support topic sentence: "Last week, as my best friend Areliss and I headed to class, a group of college protesters blocked our path."

Explanation of how the example serves purpose: By starting her letter with a personal experience, the author immediately draws the reader in and creates a sense of empathy and understanding. This allows her to effectively argue her point by using personal anecdotes and emotions.

Example from text to support topic sentence: "But, I know their words were bullets to Areliss’s heart."

Explanation of how the example serves purpose: This statement emphasizes the personal impact that the issue of immigration has on the author and her friend, making it more relatable to the reader and increasing the emotional weight of her argument.

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic Sentence: The author uses language to appeal to the reader's sense of morality and patriotism.

Example from text to support topic sentence: "They forget that our long and colorful history has been built by many immigrants—including the immigrants who fought for and founded our country."

Explanation of how the example serves purpose: By highlighting the contributions of immigrants to American society and history, the author appeals to the reader's sense of morality and patriotism, making it more difficult to argue against her position.

Example from text to support topic sentence: "We have a responsibility to them."

Explanation of how the example serves purpose: This statement shifts the focus from the individual immigrants to the responsibility of the American society and government towards them, making it more difficult for the reader to argue against her position, as it could be seen as an act of unpatriotic or inhumane.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965...

А.) punished people who tried to prevent others from voting.

B.) outlawed measures that prevented racial minorities from voting.

C.) was the first bill to support the civil rights of African-Americans.

D.) did little to actually help African-Americans in the South.

Do you think people face more internal or external conflicts in their daily lives?
Please also show evidence.

What technique does Miller use to provide important information about the recent activities of several village girls? Explain.

Can someone put the word cadence in a short sentence please.

PLZ ASWER WORTH BRAINLIEST AND 20 POINTS!!!
Match each word to the correct sentence.

Look at the questions.
1. What would a good summary of this text look like?
2. What do i already know about this topic?
3. How can i put what i'm reading in my own words?

What is the most appropriate time to ask each question about a text?
after
during
before

Which of the following are functions of the Respiratory System? (Select 2)

A: Provides shape & support
B: Moves oxygen from the outside environment into the body.
C: It also removes carbon dioxide and water from the body.
D: To transport oxygen and nutrients around your body and to help to get rid of wastes.

Anyone help me with this please:) make sure you (select 2)

The fact that the Gojira story changed in the American version implies that A. The story was not interesting or relevant to American audiences. B. The story of Gojira held more significance to Japanese audiences, who were affected by the nuclear bombing. C. American audiences were not interested in the metaphor of Gojira. D. The translated language created a different meaning in other versions.

20.
(09.04 MC)

Read the excerpt from the story Swimming with Sharks: A Galapagos Adventure:

Steven's parents were both scientists who were researching the endangered pink fairy armadillo, a species found in Argentina. Steven, his brother, Nick, and his parents had just spent a month living in a tent on the outskirts of the rain forest in Argentina. Because the family traveled so much, Steven and his brother attended school online. Doing homework in the humid rain forest with bugs bigger than hamburger buns flying around and an internet connection that kept cutting out was not Steven or Nick's idea of a good time. They pressed on since they knew how important it was to stay in school, especially if they wanted to be scientists just like their parents. As a reward for putting up with the uncomfortable stay in the rain forest, their parents had planned a family vacation to the Galapagos Islands once their research was complete. The boys were so excited for this new adventure since they had never been to this area of the world before.

The plane landed, and the passengers stepped outside. Steven could already tell that this trip was going to be amazing. The weather was less humid than the rain forest and the sun was shining. He grinned at his parents and took a deep breath before he started talking a mile a minute.

"I can't wait to meet some sharks!" he exclaimed. "I just know I'll find the albino whale shark. It's"

"One of the rarest sharks in the world, we all know!" interrupted Nick. "You've talked about nothing else since we planned this trip weeks ago!"

"Now Nick, be nice to your brother," their dad scolded. "He's excited, and he should be. Seeing a rare creature like the albino whale shark is definitely worth getting excited about."

"I'm excited, too!" their mom said enthusiastically. "I can't wait to see the giant tortoises. Some of them live to be centuries old. Who knows? Maybe one of them actually met Charles Darwin."

They took a ferry from Baltra Island to Santa Cruz, where their hotel was located. After dropping off their luggage, they were ready to see the giant tortoises in the nature reserve.

Select the detail from the passage that explains how the narrator helps the reader understand Nick's personality. (2 points)
A."Now Nick, be nice to your brother," their dad scolded.
B."One of the rarest sharks in the world, we all know!" interrupted Nick.
C.Steven, his brother, Nick, and his parents had just spent a month living in a tent.
D.They were ready to see the giant tortoises in the nature reserve.

what does fiction mean and what does nonfiction mean

How much time has passed in To Kill a Mockingbird so far in chapter 6-8?

WILL GET BRAINLIEST! The Tragedy of Macbeth: Sc. 4, Lines 46 – 108: In an aside, a character speaks but other characters on stage do not hear him. How do we know that when Macbeth speaks to the ghost, it is NOT an aside?

Angela wants to know how many families in her neighborhood plan to attend the parade. She puts all 120 of the neighborhood addresses in a hat and draws a random sample of 30 addresses. She then asks those families if they plan to attend the parade. She finds that 40% of the families plan to attend the parade. She claims that 40% of the neighborhood families would be expected to attend the parade. Is this a valid inference?

Yes, this is a valid inference because the 30 families speak for the whole neighborhood
Yes, this is a valid inference because she took a random sample of the neighborhood
No, this is not a valid inference because she did not take a random sample of the neighborhood
No, this is not a valid inference because she asked only 30 families

9. Which phrase from Julie of the Wolves is an example of direct characterization?

"Since your mother is not here to help us, I will do her work. Now watch and learn."

"I am Eskimo, not a gussack!' she had said."

Miyax grabbed him around the neck, but did not protest."

"She was divinely happy going somewhere alone with Kapugen."

What is the main idea of the ReadWorks passages based on Elie Wiesel?

2, If you heat water to 100 C, it ..

a) boils

b) boil

c) will boil

please help​

Can someone help me, I need two comments for this Quote!!
Topic Sentence: Banning electronic cigarettes would not only prevent them from being used to stop smoking, it represents an abuse of power from the government.

Quote: Helen Clair McNulty states that she is neither for nor against electronic cigarettes. She brings up the point that banning electronic cigarettes violates Americans rights: “But it makes me mad that the city government wants to take away our rights to do what we want to with our bodies. I also find the way they are handling this situation slightly comical” (1).

help with zeran lol now

what does the word quizzical mean in this sentence?
After Shana gave Mr. Mead a ridiculous excuse for not turning in her history homework he gave her a quizzical look

A. boring
B. irritated
C. questioning
D. uninterested

A Chevy Camaro engine exerts 650 hp to move the car. How many watts of power does the engine exert?

Who was Sonia Sotomayor

what was her opening sentence

Why did the fire hose not work within the Triangle Factory?

If you browse menus from different parts of the world, you may be surprised. While looking through the lists of foods, you may see items such as crickets and worms.

What does "browse" mean in this passage?

A.to glance at or read casually.

B.to enjoy completely.

C.to confuse slightly.

D.to pick up or collect often.​

To be Young, Gifted, & Black Creative Project
This project is required with an opportunity to enter into a contest related to the theme Young,
Gifted, & Black/Brown. You must respond to the following question: What does it mean to be
Young, Gifted, & Black/Brown?
Your response can be in one of the following forms:
● Essay
● Visual Art
● Remix of Song
● Spoken Word
● Music Video
Project is due by Wednesday, 2/17 at 11:59 pm in the Creative Writing
Schoology folder. IF YOU JUST HERE FOR POINTS YOU GETTING REPORTED IF ANSWER CORRECT YOU GET BRAINLIEST

PLZ ANSWER ASAP!!! Charlie commutes from Gardentown to Workton for work. He makes the journey
every day Monday to Friday, and also has to go to work every third Saturday. He never
goes to Workton on Sundays, and nor does he ever go apart from going to work.
If Charlie buys the tickets that keep his travel costs as low as possible, how much will
this cost him for a three-week period?

Isaiah wants to create a pen picture. Which of the following does he need to know in order to finish his project? Select all that apply. Pen pictures contain metaphors Pen pictures are very short Pen pictures are complicated Pen pictures are one stanza

what is the symbol for winter dreams ??

What happend in Tunisia after Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire

what do you mean by colloquial words
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ILL MARK BRAINIEST IF YOU CAN DO THIS PLEASE HELP ME!!! ITS DUE TOMORROW!

What is a “tradition?” Do you think traditions are important? Why or why not?↙️


How might tradition be dangerous to society? Can you think of any real-world examples or situations? Explain your thinking below.↙️


Part 1: Vocabulary
Part of speech
Dictionary definition
Sentence of your own

1. Profusely
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b)
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2. Boisterous
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b)
c)

3. Reprimand
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b)
c)

4. Jovial
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b)
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5. Perfunctory
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6. Petulant
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7. Defiant
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Part 2: Respond to the following questions in complete sentences using quotations from the text to support your thinking.

1. What is the setting of “The Lottery?” Include as many details as possible.

2. What steps are taken to insure the proper execution of the lottery itself?

3. What are the opinions of at least two townspeople regarding the lottery?

4. Who is chosen during the lottery and what happens to him/her?

5. Why do you think the town performs this ritual every year?

6. Look up and define the following points of view:
First person point of view:
Second person point of view:
Third person objective point of view:
What point of view does Shirley Jackson use in “The Lottery?” How does this point of view impact the reader?

Yoo if ur reading this that means ur in the future you’re like 10 seconds away from me right now yoo. Did anything cool happened ??