From the short story, The Story of an Hour. “The Story of an Hour” relates Mrs. Mallard’s response to her husband’s death, and reveals how she felt about their relationship. Pretend that you are writing from the perspective of Mr. Mallard following Mrs. Mallard’s death. What does he wish he could have told her? How does he view their marriage? Write a 300-word narrative from Mr. Mallard’s perspective in which his thoughts and opinions are revealed. Use descriptive details from the text in your narrative.

Read this excerpt from we’ve got a job: the 1963 children’s march. though connor was commissioner of public safety, blacks knew that it wasn't their health and safety he intended to protect. and he certainly didn't put out their fires. between the late 1940s and early 1960s, more than fifty black homes and churches in birmingham were bombed. one neighborhood was hit so often, it was called "dynamite hill." no one was ever prosecuted, even when the police could identify the bombers. what is the tone of the excerpt? inquisitive sentimental apologetic scornful