Part A
Evaluating the Topic
Carefully read the excerpt from john Muirs A Windstorm in the Foreste
Begin preparing for a group discussion by answering these questions about excerpt
• How would the author feel about modern-day concerns for the environment?

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).

where is the passage at?

a: it is sound because it cites an expert’s opinion.

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