Why is food waste a problem? What can be done about it? Answer both questions using information from the article and the infographic. Your response can be in the form of a slideshow, video, or short essay. 

Pick a memorable moment or event in your life and describe it in one or two paragraphs. Include at least one simile and one metaphor in your work. 

1. Write down the meaning of each word in green. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Find another word that contains the root gen. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.

Explain how the relationship between cats and humans has changed over time. Your response can be in the form of a comic, an essay, a slideshow, or a poem. 

Imagine you’re Danny. Write a short personal essay for Frank Leslie’s paper about how you earned your nickname and why you’re proud of it. 

1. Write down the meaning of each word in orange. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Find another word that contains the root cred. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.

Use this poem as inspiration to write a short essay answering two questions: What makes you the unique person? Do you think there’s anyone else just like you—or even a lot like you? 

Think about your favorite place in the world. Write a paragraph about that place, using descriptive language to bring the setting to life.

Create a pamphlet, short video message, comic strip, or social media post that explains what stress is and offers advice on ways to manage it. Draw on information from both texts.

Imagine you work for a chip company. Write a short letter convincing your colleagues that your company should invest in a Super Bowl commercial. 

1. Write down the meaning of each word in green. Use context clues or, if needed, a dictionary. 2. Find another word that contains the root ques or quir. 3. Write a sentence using that word and draw a picture that shows the word’s meaning.