1. in contrast to what many older generations believe about texting, discuss mcwhorter's views on the subject. what does he think and why?

2. describe the similarities mcwhorter draws between speaking and texting.

3. explain how "lol" has evolved over the years.

4. discuss mcwhorter's purpose for drawing a connection between various individuals from various points in time (i. e. the professor, a schoolteacher, the president of harvard, a superintendent and a poor man, among others).

5. what is the last thing mcwhorter says he would want to know if he had the ability to go into the future? what would he do with this knowledge?

Which of the following best describes the setting of "marigolds"?

The story line remains the same. the kids live in what was then one of the remaining beachfront slums, down the coast from the expensive malibu area. the beach was ruled by surfers, but in the afternoon, when the waves died down, some of the surfers, or their younger brothers, fooled around on skateboards. one day, skip engblom, the shop owner, comes up with a key breakthrough, polyurethane wheels: "they grip." with the additional traction, the z-boys try skating the sides of the big, open drainage canal that runs through the area. then comes a brainstorm: because of a drought, the area's swimming pools were drained. the kids started "borrowing" pools when the owners weren't home, to skate the curved sides.” where did “the lords of dogtown” originally practice their tricks? a. the beach c. an open drainage canal b. empty pools d. none of these

Which of the following is not a fire safety precaution a; start fires with kindling or other fire starters b: check local regulations and conditions before starting a fire c: clear flammable debris away from fire area d: extinguish all burning embers before leaving