Read the following passages:Grandfather taught us the prayers they would say for the corn harvest each year. As he talked, he rattled a few dried kernels in one of his wrinkled hands. I tried to picture those hands sowing seeds long ago, when Grandfather and the other Wampanoag people lived in Massachusetts.Corn was a staple in the Wampanoag community. It was planted together with beans, which used the strong cornstalks to support their growth, and squash, whose leafy vines kept the soil from drying out. A single corn seed could produce several hundred new ones.Which of the following descriptions best explains how the historical passage might enhance a reader's understanding of the personal narrative?A.The historical passage provides background information to explain why the Wampanoag were once hunter-gatherers.B.The historical passage creates a vivid, sensory explanation to illustrate the grandfather's more factual story.C.The historical passage reveals that, because of modern technology, the Wampanoag no longer need to pray for good harvests.D.The historical passage connects the personal experience of planting and harvesting corn with technical information about farming.

Read the following passage:Grandfather taught us the prayers they would say for the corn harvest each year. As he talked, he rattled a few dried kernels in one of his wrinkled hands. I tried to picture those hands sowing seeds long ago, when Grandfather and the other Wampanoag people lived in Massachusetts.Which detail most clearly gives this passage a reflective tone?A.The mention of "each year" and "long ago"B.The image of the grandfather's handsC.The fact about where the Wampanoag livedD.The thoughts on the importance of harvest prayers

Read the following passage:Understanding of property rights among American Indians differed greatly from that of European settlers. While some land deals did involve the exchange of money or goods (rather than just taking land by force), misunderstandings about ownership often led to conflict.Which of these most closely matches the tone of the passage?A.Corn was planted together with beans, which used the cornstalks to support their growth, and squash, whose vines kept the soil from drying out.B.By virtue of this decree, people of the Wampanoag tribe are hereby ordered to move to a federally designated reservation.C.Grandmother would tell us stories of tribal celebrations, the costumes and rituals that we would likely never experience.D.All Mother Earth is a gift from the Great Turtle that holds our people on his back.

(Achieve3000, April 21, 2020). Can food teach us about history? Yes, it can! White eagle corn is part of the Cherokee Nation's past. But it's also part of its future. The corn is a Cherokee heirloom crop. These crops are keys to the tribe's culture. Cherokee leaders want to save these seeds. Not just now, but forever.That's why, on February 25, 2020, the Cherokee sent some seeds far away. They sent them to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. The vault is on an island near Norway. It holds important seeds from around the world.Why do we need the vault? Plants could get sick. Wars could hurt the land. Crops could be wiped out. Then what? The vault has the seeds. They would be used to regrow the crops.The vault is deep inside a cold mountain. It holds millions of seeds. And there's room for more. The Cherokee Nation is the first Native American group to add its seeds.There are nine types of Cherokee seeds in the vault. They include beans, squash, and corn. The seeds are living links. They connect tribe members to their ancestors.The seeds are also part of the tribe's future. Cherokee youth can learn from the seeds. The seeds keep Cherokee history and culture alive.The Associated Press contributed to this story.TO-DONOTESVOCABULARYThe Cherokee Nation is preserving seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Why is the tribe doing this and why it is important? Use facts and details from the Article in your answer.Write your answer below.WRITING TIPSMaximum 10,000 charactersPress Escape to exit toolbar and use left and right arrow keys to access optionsPress Alt + F10 to reach toolbarDRAFT 1Paragraph FramesDraft 1 tab created, selected. Add new draft tabSAVE FOR LATERSUBMITExtras© 2024 Achieve3000 Inc. and its licensors.All Rights Reserved.

Why cereals are called “seeds of cultivated grasses”?

The field of corn dotted with flowers means that ……………not a single flower was bigger than a dotthe flowers were scattered acrossthe flowers had shrunk in sizethe flowers were shaped like dots