Read the passage. The county’s "Technology 2020” initiative proposes that the school district provide laptops for every student in grades 9-12. This would cost millions of dollars in planning, implementation, and maintenance. Taxpayers may wonder whether this expensive proposal is a practical solution. It is better than practical, and it is an innovative approach with the potential to enhance students’ educational experience.

Which phrase best reveals the author’s viewpoint?

provide laptops
millions of dollars
expensive proposal
innovative approach

Which theme do all rivers run to the sea and maus share?

Write two paragraphs describing how your chosen theme relates to the characterization and setting in "the yellow wallpaper." one paragraph should focus on characterization, and the other should focus on setting. back up your ideas in each paragraph by summarizing the story in a way that emphasizes the most important details.

Apex english 4 semester 1 read the following story summary. when she was a child, sara hated her piano instructor, mr. singh. she felt she had already mastered the piano, but mr. singh constantly criticized her playing in a blunt and hurtful way. after sara grew up, she realized that mr. singh's strictness was responsible for the only edge she had over other pianists her age and the only reason she was able to succeed in music later in life. she learned to appreciate his tough love. what does the story most clearly suggest about the author's perspective? a.that a person should put his or her talents to good use b.that pursuing one's dream is paramount in life c.that the world is harsh and only the strong survive d.that adults have children's best interests in mind