When people think of important Ancient civilizations, most people think of Greece or Rome. However, there was also an important Ancient civilization in Mexico. The Mexican indians built a large city that was later named Teotihuacan. In the fourth century, Teotihuacan was the sixth largest city in the world. Its population reached 250,000 people, and the city’s influence reached throughout Central and South America. Many other cultures borrowed the city’s architectural style to build their own cities. Other cultures also learned about science, agriculture, and religion from the people of Teotihuacan. Three-Point General Rubric Points Criteria 3 · The writing is clearly focused on the task. · A main idea is well-developed and supported with relevant details. · There are almost no errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 2 · The writing is related to the task but generally lacks focus. · Support for the main idea is not clear or is missing. · There are a few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 1 · The writing is not focused on the task. · There is no clear main idea. · There are many errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Read the excerpt from muir's essay "calypso borealis" and answer the question. [5] how long i sat beside calypso i don't know. hunger and weariness vanished, and only after the sun was low in the west i splashed on through the swamp, strong and exhilarated as if never more to feel any mortal care. at length i saw maple woods on a hill and found a log house. i was gladly received. "where ha ye come fra? the swamp, that awfu' swamp. what were ye doin' there? " etc. "mony a puir body has been lost in that muckle, cauld, dreary bog and never been found." when i told her i had entered it in search of plants and had been in it all day, she wondered how plants could draw me to these awful places, and said, "it's god's mercy ye ever got out." examine the details muir includes in this paragraph. which statement accurately explains how muir's response to nature compares to the log house owner's response? he is enthusiastic and in awe while she is doubtful and fearful. muir cautiously admires whereas the lady shows religious dedication. the lady is more interested in the bog while muir is fascinated by plants. they both admire nature—its intense dangers and its true treasures.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a. one question you should always ask yourself: “am i with the results? ” b. always ask yourself this question: “ am i with the results? ” c. one question you should always ask yourself is : “am i with the results? ” d. always ask yourself a question like: “am i with the results? ”

What is the best way to brainstorm ideas for an argumentative essay? generate ideas for both sides of the argument compile a list of possible sources for the topic list descriptive details that illustrate the main argument craft a strong thesis statement that is the focus of the essay