What do you notice about the grammar in this sentence? Is there anything familiar?
Are there any rules that the author is following?
Are there any rules that the author is breaking? Why?
Your mentor sentence for the week is as follows:
She wore the same bright outfits in the preemie ward, the kids' cancer ward, and the children's burn unit.
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
When a singular noun is possessing something, use an " 's " to show possession.
When a plural noun is possessing something, the apostrophe goes after the "s".
When an irregular plural noun, such as children, is possessing something, the " 's " to show possession.

The early history of the generation and use of steam”appeals mainly to? ethos logos pathos a combination of logos and ethos

Read the excerpt from chapter 30 of the awakening. the golden shimmer of edna's satin gown spread in rich folds on either side of her. there was a soft fall of lace encircling her shoulders. it was the color of her skin, without the glow, the myriad living tints that one may sometimes discover in vibrant flesh. there was something in her attitude, in her whole appearance when she leaned her head against the high-backed chair and spread her arms, which suggested the regal woman, the one who rules, who looks on, who stands alone. what does this excerpt reveal about edna's character? edna is comfortable wearing rich fabrics such as lace and silk, and feels completely at ease at the dinner table. edna plays the role of the gracious hostess very well, but is actually isolated from her peers. edna has no patience for her guests, but rather treats them as a queen may treat her loyal subjects. edna's attitude is haughty, as required of a woman of her social stature living in new orleans.

Read the passage below and answer the question. marcus had a reputation for being craven. no one had ever seen him do a single brave thing. using context clues, how would you define the word craven in the passage? intense courageous cowardly thoughtful