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In the context of The Impossible Trinity, if a country decides to avoid capital controls, there is a potential key advantage of a floating exchange rate regime. What is it and what kinds of countries can benefit from it? Why is it important still and relevant for some other countries to contemplate the operation of fixed exchange rates in the modern global economy? 

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Describe one intervention strategy you could use to target organization and coherence of a written language assignment.

[Note: You may wish to write the body paragraphs first so you know what your introduction needs to cover.] Write an introduction paragraph that uses this strategy: Establish common ground by discussing the allure and pervasiveness of technology Specify what kind of technology you are focusing on (Hint: social media, cell phones, etc.) Shift attention to young Americans and their particular vulnerability State your thesis that points out only two negative effects of technology followed by a statement of the importance of being aware of strategies to avoid the negative effects. (Note: By definition, a thesis cannot be a question, announcement, or fact.)  Reminder 1: This essay is not about specific authors or works, so do not name authors or articles in the introduction.Reminder 2: Do not use first person (I, me, my) or second person (you, your).

Describe one intervention strategy you could use to target syntax specific to written language.

When considering vocabulary intervention for Annika, you know your instruction needs to be explicit and robust. Which description best reflects robust vocabulary instruction?

CHOOSE ONE of the two prompts below to write a compare/contrast essay.  You have 50 MINUTES to write a COMPLETE ESSAY.   Write a narrative about an experience that challenged or reshaped your identity.    2. Write a narrative about a time when you felt caught between two different roles.  (If you know your A number, type it at the top left.)  Type your chosen prompt at the top left. Be sure to title your essay. Be sure to indicate new paragraphs by spacing them out or indenting if possible. 

Students with Developmental Language Disorder, such as Eli, are likely to experience difficulties with reading and writing primarily because:

Given Annika’s difficulty with grade‑level vocabulary, which intervention strategy best aligns with explicit and robust vocabulary instruction?

When considering types of discourse, which would be expected to be more challenging for Samantha?