Read the passage below.
You will respond by writing an informational response paragraph.
You will find specific writing directions below the passage.

GOLD IN THE SKY
By Alan E. Nourse

Chapter 1. Trouble Times Two

The sun was glowing dull red as it slipped down behind the curving horizon of Mars, but Gregory Hunter was not able to see it.

There was no viewscreen in the ship's cabin; it was too tiny for that. Greg twisted around in the cockpit that had been built just big enough to hold him, and shifted his long legs against the brace-webbing, trying to get them comfortable.

He knew he was afraid ... but nobody else knew that, not even the captain waiting at the control board on the satellite, and in spite of the fear Greg Hunter would not have traded places at this moment with anyone else in the universe.

He had worked too hard and waited too long for this moment.

He heard the count-down monitor clicking in his ears, and his hands clenched into fists. How far from Mars would he be 10 minutes from now? He didn't know. Farther than any man had ever traveled before in the space of 10 minutes, he knew, and faster. How far and how fast would depend on him alone.

"All set, Greg?" It was the captain's voice in the earphones.

"All set, Captain."

"You understand the program?"

Greg nodded. "24 hours out, 24 hours back, 90 degrees to the ecliptic1, and all the acceleration2 I can stand both ways."

Greg grinned to himself. He thought of the months of conditioning he had gone through to prepare for this run ... the hours in the centrifuge to build up his tolerance to acceleration, the careful diet, the rigorous hours of physical conditioning. It was only one experiment, one tiny step in the work that could someday give men the stars, but to Gregory Hunter at this moment it was everything.

"Good luck, then." The captain cut off, and the blastoff buzzer sounded.

He was off. His heart hammered in his throat, and his eyes ached fiercely, but he paid no attention. His finger crept to the air-speed indicator, then to the cut-off switch. When the pressure became too great, when he began to black out, he would press it.

But not yet. It was speed they wanted; they had to know how much acceleration a man could take for how long and still survive, and now it was up to him to show them.

Fleetingly, he thought of Tom ... poor old stick-in-the-mud Tom, working away in his grubby little Mars-bound laboratory, watching bacteria grow. Tom could never have qualified for a job like this. Tom couldn't even go into free-fall for 10 minutes without getting sick all over the place. Greg felt a surge of pity for his brother, and then a twinge of malicious anticipation. Wait until Tom heard the reports on this run! It was all right to spend your time poking around with bottles and test tubes if you couldn't do anything else, but it took something special to pilot an XP ship for Project Star-Jump. And after this run was over, even Tom would have to admit it....

There was a lurch, and quite suddenly the enormous pressure was gone.

Something was wrong. He hadn't pushed the cut-off button, yet the ship's engines were suddenly silent. He jabbed at the power switch. Nothing happened. Then the side-jets sputted, and he was slammed sideways into the cot.

He snapped on the radio speaker. "Control ... can you hear me? Something's gone wrong out here...."

1The great circle that is the apparent path of the Sun.

2The process of moving faster or happening more quickly.

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Now that you have read the passage, you will write an informational response paragraph to answer the following question:

How does this story create a feeling of tension or conflict?

Read the directions carefully so you know what to include in your essay.

Begin your paragraph by rephrasing the question into a topic sentence. Be sure to include the title and the author.
Include 3 or more specific examples, details, or quotes from the passage to support your answers to the prompt.
End with a conclusion sentence to wrap up your ideas.
Proofread your work before submitting.

Answer:

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Explanation:

name the song and artist
I don't wanna go to work
I just wanna lie here in bed all day
Working for minimum wage ain't to good of pay
Nowhere I'd rather be
Oooh In the sea, that's where I belong
Maybe with my band
Jammin on this reggae song
But it's time to go to work now
Maybe I'l come instead
Maybe Heaven will fall to earth
Better make it quick

I go on through my days
Oooh Like a Man in a drunken haze
Life will find a way no matter what they say

I tossed and truned all night
Oooh and sat in my bed
I try to make it rite
But I forget about it instead

The boss says come in here
But I pretend that I'm asleep
My life is falling falling
I'm in trouble deep

Maybe I'll talk to god
But will he talk to me
And I'm trying to be stong now
But I'm so da** weak

write a rhyming poem of any topic​

Which of the following is an example of inductive reasoning?

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TASK:
Write an original poem consisting of at least 10 lines. It can be one long stanza or can be broken into multiple stanzas. Your poem must include:
1 Theme related to a topic from this list:
- Love
- Hope
- Survival
- Strength
3 Poetic Elements from this list:
- Imagery
- Rhyme Scheme
- Metaphor
- Simile
- Personification
- Alliteration
- Symbolism
- Repetition
- Onomatopoeia
- Allusion
- Negative/Positive Connotation

what is the rhyme scheme in the poem "be a friend" by Edgar A. Guest

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. NOBEL ACCEPTANCE SPEECH PART B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

what is columbus describing in this passage?

what do you take away from a word to find its roots ?

what would i say to “what are your academic and personal strengths” just give me anything that has to do with that

Near the end of the book, Bud shares that he may need to make up rules for dealing with Ms. Thomas. Why do you think Bud feels the need to make more rules?

The children broke the CD player in record time.

A. Direct object
B. indirect object
C. object of a preposition
D. not an object

Using a scientific explanation, describe if the weight of a mixture will change after going through a chemical reaction. State your claim and provide specific evidence . And reasoning for your answer.

Which of the following does Stowe frequently associate with goodness and morality? Select all that apply.
blackness
motherhood
fatherhood
Christianity

PART B: Select the detail from the text that BEST supports your response to PARTA? O A. "After every war / someone has to tidy up." (Stanza 1) B. "All the cameras have gone / to other wars." (Stanza 5) C. "But others are bound to be bustling nearby / who'll find all that/ a little boring." (Stanza 7) D. "From time to time someone still must / dig up a rusted argument / from underneath a bush/ and haul it off to the dump." (Stanza 8)​

sudden light out of the darkness ............................................. the explorers.
(1 Point)
startles
startle

PLS HELP I WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST
How does the rhythm of "The New Colossus" contribute to the poem's meaning?

It creates a steady pace that reinforces the strength of the statue.

It creates a choppy pace that reflects the uncertainty of life.

It creates a quick pace that emphasizes the celebratory tone of the poem.

It creates a slow pace that emphasizes the mournful tone of the poem.

Can someone help me and I’ll give you a Brainly promise

He was only twenty-two. Is this indirect or direct

lines 10-21: why is the number of young children" in the present deplorable state of the kingdom a very great additional grievance"?


Please someone help me ?

how does protecting the 5th Amendment also help protect equal rights for minority groups?

Read each sentence below. Write what you think might be an effect on the second line.

Cause: Paul overslept.

Effect: _______​

Read the following excerpt from We’ve Got a Job by Cynthia Levinson.

James stood upstairs at the very front of all the marchers, next to his friend Gertrude. “We were thinking about the seriousness of what we were about to do,” he said.

At one o’clock, a DJ at WENN dropped the needle on the gospel song “All Men Created by God.” This was the cue to start the march. The double doors of Sixteenth Street Baptist swung open.

James immediately saw the trouble they were about to step into.

“When the door was opened, I was shocked at the number of people,” he said. Beyond sawhorse barricades that surrounded the church, policemen sat at attention on motorcycles. Hundreds of black adults crowded the park. “I could see reporters . . . I remember hearing a man saying, ‘They’re coming out! They’re coming out!’ There were lights and people all around.”

Which detail from this excerpt suggests that the speaker’s feelings were shared by other children involved in the march?

“We were thinking about the seriousness of what we were about to do,” he said.
At one o’clock, a DJ at WENN dropped the needle on the gospel song “All Men Created by God.”
“When the door was opened, I was shocked at the number of people,” he said.
Beyond sawhorse barricades that surrounded the church, policemen sat at attention on motorcycles. Hundreds of black adults crowded the park. “I could see reporters . . . I remember hearing a man saying, ‘They’re coming out! They’re coming out!’ There were lights and people all around.”

Which detail from this excerpt suggests that the speaker’s feelings were shared by other children involved in the march?
A.“We were thinking about the seriousness of what we were about to do,” he said.
B. At one o’clock, a DJ at WENN dropped the needle on the gospel song “All Men Created by God.”
C. “When the door was opened, I was shocked at the number of people,” he said.
D.Beyond sawhorse barricades that surrounded the church, policemen sat at attention on motorcycles.

Marathon
Training for a marathon takes work and perseverance. It is not something you can do on the spur of the moment. Preparing for a marathon takes months, particularly if you have never run a marathon before. The official distance of a full marathon is 26.2 miles. In 2005, the average time to complete a marathon in the United States was 4 hours 32 minutes 8 seconds for men and 5 hours 6 minutes 8 seconds for women.

Most people who run marathons are not trying to win. Many runners try to beat their own best time. Some compare their time to other runners in the same gender and age group. Some people set time-oriented goals, such as finishing under four hours, while others try to complete the race without slowing to a walk. Many beginners simply hope to finish the marathon.

Trainers recommend that beginners maintain a consistent running schedule for six weeks prior to even starting a marathon training program. The purpose of this is to allow the body to adapt to the various physical demands of long-distance running. First-time marathon runners should train by running four days a week for at least four months, increasing distance by no more than ten percent weekly. As race day approaches, runners should taper their runs, reducing the strain on their bodies and resting before the marathon. It is important not to overexert yourself during training because that can lead to a lot of injuries. Most common injuries are spraining of the knees and ankles. These sprains can hinder the training.

Before the race, it is important to stretch in order to keep muscles limber. Staying hydrating is also important, but there is a danger in drinking too much water. If a runner drinks too much water, he/she may experience a dangerous condition called hyponatremia, a drop of sodium levels in the blood. During the race, trainers recommend maintaining a steady pace. It is normal to feel sore after a marathon. Light exercise will help sore muscles heal faster.

Some people run marathons in pairs or groups. Training for and running with another person or group of people can make the experience more enjoyable and more rewarding. A running partner might be just the motivation you need to show up for an early morning run instead of rolling over to hit the snooze button. And, when you cross the finish line together, you can share the satisfaction of reaching your common goal.

Usually, thousands of people sign up and run a marathon. Most people finish the race. The thrill of running a marathon for the first time is unbelievable. The training sessions are harder if you have never run before. But it is unbelievable what one’s body can do when one puts their mind to it. Having a good coach to support you makes all the difference in training for a marathon.

The health benefits you gain from training are tremendous. Your core muscles grow stronger and you will have tighter thighs and gluts. Your heart will be much stronger and you can maintain lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Overall you will look better and healthier.

Nothing can explain how people feel when they reach that finish line at the end of the race. All the hard work and months of training feel worthwhile. The feeling of accomplishing something great overtakes you. It is great to run a marathon but it is even greater to finish it.
Write a sentence summary of the first paragraph in the text.

best describes the tone of 'Funeral Blues'?

Read this excerpt from We've Got a Job The 1963 Children's March Which words best describe the tone of the excerpt?

Label the sentence below as active or passive.
A philanthropist supplied the funding for research.
a. active
b. passive
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Ο Α
B

The author shows the other side of the argument in stating, "However, not everyone believes that music can help children do better at school."

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ONLY DHA REAL ONES

Has anyone done the Short Story Polished Writing Prewrite Coat of Arms activity?

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