What is the first step for verifying the meaning of a word using context clues?

Why is it important for students to establish some common values before beginning a discussion

Analyze this lead sentence. in moscow on friday, jewish activist anatoly scharansky was sentenced to thirteen years in prison for high treason because of his activities as a spy for the united states. match the answer to the question. 1.why? jewish activist anatoly scharansky 2.who? sentenced to 13 years in prison 3. what? for high treason: spying for the united states 4.where? friday 5.when? moscow

In robert fosters birches what does the speaker think of when he sees birches bend left and right