Read this story and then answer the question that follows: Sarah saw them, again. Out of the corner of her eye she could see the
kids ganging up on the new girl, Lara. She was late to her band practice and only had a few minutes to get there. "I barely know her," she muttered to herself as she walked quickly to the car. "I'm sure she can take care of herself." Sarah knew this was an important rehearsal and could not miss it. "Hurry up," shouted her mom from the driver's seat. Sarah threw her guitar in the back seat and slammed the door. "Let's go," she said. As they rounded the corner and stopped at the stop sign—her heart racing—Sarah looked at her mom. "Mom, Lara needs our help. Let's go back." Which of the following is an example of theme in this story? A.We should not be late. B.We should help those who are in need. C.Friendship D.We should be in a band.
The disaster in "The Man in the Water" by Roger Rosenblatt occurred in 1982 when an airplane clipped a Potomac bridge during rush hour and went into the water. The heroic man in the water helped others before he drowned.
