Contents

Symbols
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2
READING 1 READING 2

Color Me Pink And the Lucky Number Is . . .

WRITING 1 WRITING 2
SKILLS Paragraph Structure SKILLS The Parts of an Essay | The
PRACTICE Writing a paragraph Thesis Statement
about colors PRACTICE Writing two body paragraphs
about superstitions

Customs
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30
READING 1 READING 2

Thanksgiving—Hawaiian Style Hop to It!

WRITING 1 WRITING 2
SKILLS The Introduction SKILLS The Conclusion
PRACTICE Writing an introduction PRACTICE Writing an introduction
about preparing for an event and a conclusion about a custom

Mind and Body

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56
READING 1 READING 2
Personality Revealed Pets to the Rescue
WRITING 1 WRITING 2
SKILLS The Example Essay SKILLS Using such as
PRACTICE Writing an example essay PRACTICE Writing an example essay
about character traits about keeping healthy

People Making a Difference

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84
READING 1 READING 2

Saving Africa’s Largest Animals Educating Kenya’s Girls

WRITING 1 WRITING 2
SKILLS The Descriptive Essay SKILLS The Narrative Essay
PRACTICE Writing a description essay PRACTICE Writing a narrative essay
about people about a person’s life

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 Food
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112
READING   1 READING   2

Sushi Crosses the Pacific What’s for Breakfast?

WRITING   1
SKILLS  TheComparison-and-Contrast
Essay—Part I | Comparison and
Contrast Words and Phrases |
Using while and whereas
PRACTICE  Writing an essay comparing
food preparation and eating
WRITING   2
SKILLS  TheComparison-and-Contrast
Essay—Part II | Using although, even
though, and though
PRACTICE  Writing an essay comparing
eating customs

Language
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142
READING   1 READING   2

Keeping It Secret English Around the World

WRITING   1
SKILLS  Writing about Reasons |
Introducing Reasons with because
and as
PRACTICE  Writing an essay that gives
reasons for certain behaviors
WRITING   2
SKILLS  TheCause-and-Effect Essay |
Words That Signal Cause and Effect |
Using therefore and consequently
PRACTICE  Writing an essay about the
effects of the English language

Environment
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170
READING   1 READING   2

Behind Bars at the Zoo Crops, Codes, and Controversy

WRITING   1 WRITING   2
SKILLS  The Argument Essay | Relevant SKILLS  Using Factual Details to Support
Support Your Opinion
PRACTICE  Writing an argument essay PRACTICE  Writing an argument essay
about human uses for animals about agricultural practices

Readings from Literature

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READING   1 READING   2

The Road Not Taken The Story of the Mouse Merchant

WRITING   1 WRITING   2
SKILLS Imagery | Writing an Analysis SKILLS  Personal Narrative
of a Poem PRACTICE  Writing a personal narrative
PRACTICE  Writing an analysis of
a poem

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