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Read the story excerpt below: 'Marcus stared at the tall wooden fence separating his yard from the abandoned garden next door. For weeks, he had heard soft rustling sounds coming from behind the overgrown vines. Although his sister warned him that the yard was full of prickly thorns, Marcus grabbed his hand trowel and decided to clear a small path through the weeds to see what was making the noise. When he finally pushed through, he discovered a tiny kitten trapped under an old basket.' Which statement best describes the central theme of the passage?

Reading Literature

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Read the story excerpt below: 'Marcus stared at the tall wooden fence separating his yard from the abandoned garden next door. For weeks, he had heard soft rustling sounds coming from behind the overgrown vines. Although his sister warned him that the yard was full of prickly thorns, Marcus grabbed his hand trowel and decided to clear a small path through the weeds to see what was making the noise. When he finally pushed through, he discovered a tiny kitten trapped under an old basket.' How does the setting of the abandoned garden contribute to the plot?

Reading Literature

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Read the fable excerpt below: 'A tiny Hummingbird buzzed around an ancient Oak Tree. "You are so small," scoffed the Oak Tree. "I stand strong against the fierce winter blizzards while you tremble in the soft breeze." The Hummingbird said nothing and flew away. That summer, a dense cloud of hungry beetles invaded the forest, devouring the Oak's broad leaves. Remembering the small bird, the Oak called for help. The Hummingbird returned with her entire flock, eating thousands of beetles and saving the giant tree.' How do the Oak Tree's feelings toward the Hummingbird change from the beginning to the end of the story?

Reading Literature

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Read the two text excerpts below: Prose Excerpt: 'The red cardinal perched on the snow-covered pine branch. It chirped a bright melody into the crisp morning air before flying toward the wooden bird feeder.' Poetry Excerpt: 'A flash of red upon the pine, In winter sunlight, bright fine. He sings his song of morning cheer, Then spreads his wings and disappears.' How do the structural elements of these two texts compare?

Reading Literature

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Read the passage below: 'In 1905, Dr. George Washington Carver published research urging Southern farmers to rotate their cotton crops with peanuts and sweet potatoes. Cotton plants depleted nitrogen from the soil, causing poor yields. Peanuts, however, replenished vital nitrogen. Carver developed over 300 products made from peanuts to create new markets for farmers.' What was the cause-and-effect relationship between cotton farming and crop rotation?

Reading Informational Text

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