Fall Benchmark ECR

After you type your ECR response in Aware, copy and paste it into this assignment.

Read the excerpt “Last Dance” and the poem “The Tree.” Based on the information in both selections, write a response to the following:

Explain a common theme discussed in the “Last Dance” and “The Tree.”

Write a well-organized essay that uses specific evidence from two of the selections to support your answer.

Remember to — • clearly state your thesis • organize your writing • develop your ideas in detail • use evidence from the selection in your response • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar

Manage your time carefully so that you can — • review the selection • plan your response • write your response • revise and edit your response