Learning Task 1: Using the painting/picture above, answer the questions below, Write your answers in your notebook.
1. What specific features of painting/picture are manifested?
3. What do you think is the painter's inspiration in his/her masterpiece?
3. What message is portrayed by the painting/picture?
4. What positive points are manifested in the painting/picture?
5. How can the painter still improve this painting/picture?

1. select a book or movie that has at least one sequel. write a persuasive paragraph discussing which version you believe is better the original book or movie or the sequel. if there is more than one sequel to the original book or movie, select only one of the sequels on which to foous be sure to clearly introduce your argument use at least one ype of thetoric to persuade your reader, incilude specific details from the book or movie and address at least one counterclaim.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind

Which is not a controlling idea in the essay? a) average joggers b) importance of tradition eliminate c) olympic-level competitors d) fräbel-designed crystal peach