Writing Prompt: In both "What Happened During the Ice Storm" and "The Fight" the author tells stories about the unpredictable nature of human impulse in the face of nature. How does each writer use pivotal words and phrases to develop this theme.

Make sure the topic of your persuasive essay is not a.something someone else is writing about b.a fact c.something you have written about before

Read the passage. the dust bowl during the 1930s, extreme drought and high winds made life incredibly difficult in the great plains region of the united states. in many areas, rainfall was forty percent less than normal. the soil became extremely dry, and when strong winds blew, they created tremendous dust storms. these so-called “black blizzards” were so thick that they made daylight seem like dusk. during this terrible period, the great plains region of the united states was named the “dust bowl.” over the next few years, the drought continued, and the winds created more dust storms. in some places, the drought and high winds lasted for eight years. many people wondered if the black blizzards would ever end. which statement about this paragraph’s main idea is true? this paragraph’s main idea is stated in the topic sentence. there are not enough details to support the main idea. this paragraph’s main idea is implied. this paragraph does not express a main idea.

What are four names that malcolm x went by at various times in his life, and how did he change as a man with each name change? how does malcolm x's understanding of racial identity change over the course of his life? what were his ultimate opinions on african american life and civil rights in the united states?