ABC stories are just one of the many forms of ASL literature that Deaf artists create. Another form of written/spoken literature that is similar to ABC stories is called acrostic poetry, or poetry where the first letters of each line spell out a word, phrase, or follow alphabetical order. Why do you think the ABC story form or acrostic poetry form might be helpful for Deaf writers or Deaf audiences? What type of situations might they choose to use these storytelling forms in?

Xtra! extra! backyard birding many schools, families, and young birders across the country participate in the "great backyard bird count." while not as long as a "big year," the "great backyard bird count" happens every year. it depends on birders and families across the country to watch feeders and other areas in their yards and count the number of birds they see. unlike the "big year," the goal is not to see who can count the most birds. instead, participants in this event work together to bird experts get a good idea of how birds are doing. participants are given checklists and enter their sightings on a website. called a "citizen-science" project, this event is open to anyone, requires no travel, and happens every year over one weekend in february. what is the main idea of the "extra! extra! " section of the article? some birding contests are for everyone. backyard birding is fun and interesting. all birding us learn about birds. everyone should be a birder.

In the following scenario, which type of troublesome language is being used? mom: aren't you going out with andrea tonight? jenna: no, her mom made her stay home to be her personal slave.

How do you think gary soto’s experiences working in the fields influenced his attitudes toward work? from the story "one last time"