I know that Catherine has been really unpleasant toward you Alvin, but take it with a grain of salt she's mean to everyone. what
does take it with a grain of salt mean? A,B,C,D?
A- Alvin should try hard to get on Catherine's good side. B- Alvin should be worried that Catherine it's not treating him kindly C- Alvin should go and get lunch and reflect on Catherine's attitude D- Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.
In the book, Faxon encounters a man Rainer who is covered in fur clothing and initially thinks he is there to harm him and is immediately suspicious, so this creates suspense for the readers as they don't know what will happen next.
Sample Response: Miguel's response states that charter schools are not the answer to problems in our educational system. The new information supports that position because it gives examples of charter schools that have failed and that are inferior to public schools. Miguel could add the evidence in a new paragraph to provide further support for his argument. He could also add that the disadvantages of charter schools outweigh any advantages.