Prompt: “There are many problems that exist in our world today, and mankind tends to
spend a great deal of time and money trying to fix environmental and societal
issues. However, Leo Tolstoy said, "Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no
one thinks of changing himself. *" Would focusing on self-improvement do more
to change the world for the better than attempting to change the world?
Pre-Writing:

Read the following passage "you're not here to read books, you're here to learn! " the childwrangler's voice screeched as we kept our picks moving rhythmically against the school walls. we had all heard about a time, back in the dark ages, when children read books at school. they say school was even a building above ground. but that was obviously dangerous. how could society thrive if all the children sat around reading all day? when would they have time to learn about veins of coal, processing fuel, and all that stuff? school was important.what two central ideas in this story are most closely related? a. the importance of literature and the dangers of miningb. humankind's basic survival needs and independence c. the nature of learning and societal dysfunctiond. the powers of rumors and abuse of authority

What if the author had used “looked at” instead? punishment would be deemphasized. punishments would be seen as less harsh. the meaning wouldn't change.

What event triggers victors interest in electricity?