Read the story in the worksheet. identify the plot elements of the story under the graphic organizer. write in complete sentences. write one full paragraph (or more) in response to this task: identify the theme in "the reefs" and explain how it develops in the story. be sure to cite evidence from the text. make sure to include each of the following in your paragraph a topic sentence that states the theme several body sentences that support your answer by analyzing the setting, the protagonist, the rising action, climax, and resolution a conclusion sentence that sums up what you have written in your paragraph proofread your paragraph for complete sentences, proper punctuation, and correct spelling.

Setting: The labs at a school

Protagonist: Sophie

Rising Action: Sophie's description of how the trip to the coral reefs had changed her perspective on environmental issues.

Conflict: No one believes her capable of doing anything about it.

Climax: She works tirelessly to develop the idea she believes will change everything, while ignoring those who do not believe in her, and presents her idea to the scientists.

Falling Action: Everyone applauds.

Resolution: The scientists all loved her approach and she was able to change their minds.

The main theme in "The Reefs" is that other people's perception of you should not dictate what you can and cannot do. In this text, Sophie is a girl who cares about the environment. However, no one takes her seriously. She tells us that people dismissed her in the following way: "“You are just a high school kid, Sophie,” they warned.  “What makes you think you are capable of solving this crucial environmental issue?  Stop wasting your time.”  The professors would not give her laboratory time to complete research nor would they share their expertise with her." Nevertheless, she works very hard in her research and is eventually able to surprise them with how capable she is.

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it was the battle of midway (june 4-7 1942), in which was an american decisive victory against the japanese navy. americans lost one aircraft carrier, one destroyer and 150 planes. japan lost 4 aircraft carriers, 1 heavy cruiser and 248 planes. american casualties were 307 and japanese casualties were 3057. japan never recovered from its loses and after midway the americans started getting the upper hand in the pacific war.