Question

that could be unsafe or not okay for children.

1. appositives identify, explain or rename the noun. box the noun the appositive identifies renames, or explains.

my dad, an electrician in new york, recently started a new job.

1. write a definition for the words below.

fraction
fracture

1. edit for errors.

they believe that bye removing the books, they can shield young minds from ideas that might be too mature or disturbing. on the other hand many peeple believe that book banning is a form of censorship

1. look at the allusion below.

sarahs creativity knows no bounds; shes like a modern - day walt disney when it comes to storytelling.
what is the allusion?
what is its meaning?

Explanation:

1. Appositives Task

To identify the noun the appositive explains:

• The sentence is My dad, an electrician in New York, recently started a new job.
• The appositive is an electrician in New York, and it explains the noun My dad. So, box My dad.

2. Define Words

• fraction: A number (such as $\frac{1}{2}$ or $0.5$) that represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number) in the form $\frac{a}{b}$ (where $b

eq0$), or a ratio of two quantities.

• fracture: (noun) A break or crack in a bone, object, or material; (verb) To break or cause to break, especially a bone.

3. Edit for Errors

Original sentence: They believe that bye removing the books, they can shield young minds from ideas that might be too mature or disturbing. on the other hand many peeple believe that book banning is a form of censorship

• Correct “bye” to “by” (spelling error).
• Capitalize “On” in “on the other hand” (sentence structure).
• Correct “peeple” to “people” (spelling error).
• Add punctuation: a semicolon or period after “disturbing” and a period at the end, or use a conjunction. Also, add a comma after “on the other hand”.

Revised: They believe that by removing the books, they can shield young minds from ideas that might be too mature or disturbing. On the other hand, many people believe that book banning is a form of censorship.

4. Allusion Task

• What is the allusion? The allusion is to Walt Disney.
• What is its meaning? Walt Disney was a highly creative and influential storyteller (known for Disney’s animated stories, theme parks, etc.). Comparing Sarah to a “modern - day Walt Disney” means Sarah has great creativity and storytelling ability, similar to how Walt Disney revolutionized storytelling through animation and entertainment.

Answer:

1. Appositives Task

To identify the noun the appositive explains:

• The sentence is My dad, an electrician in New York, recently started a new job.
• The appositive is an electrician in New York, and it explains the noun My dad. So, box My dad.

2. Define Words

• fraction: A number (such as $\frac{1}{2}$ or $0.5$) that represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number) in the form $\frac{a}{b}$ (where $b

eq0$), or a ratio of two quantities.

• fracture: (noun) A break or crack in a bone, object, or material; (verb) To break or cause to break, especially a bone.

3. Edit for Errors

Original sentence: They believe that bye removing the books, they can shield young minds from ideas that might be too mature or disturbing. on the other hand many peeple believe that book banning is a form of censorship

• Correct “bye” to “by” (spelling error).
• Capitalize “On” in “on the other hand” (sentence structure).
• Correct “peeple” to “people” (spelling error).
• Add punctuation: a semicolon or period after “disturbing” and a period at the end, or use a conjunction. Also, add a comma after “on the other hand”.

Revised: They believe that by removing the books, they can shield young minds from ideas that might be too mature or disturbing. On the other hand, many people believe that book banning is a form of censorship.

4. Allusion Task

• What is the allusion? The allusion is to Walt Disney.
• What is its meaning? Walt Disney was a highly creative and influential storyteller (known for Disney’s animated stories, theme parks, etc.). Comparing Sarah to a “modern - day Walt Disney” means Sarah has great creativity and storytelling ability, similar to how Walt Disney revolutionized storytelling through animation and entertainment.