Examining Culture and Prejudice in Literature — Test

Question 10 • Expository Reading and Writing

Ana is planning a call-to-action essay about the music program being cut at her school. Which statements should appear in her introduction paragraph? Choose two correct answers.

Answer

When school districts struggle financially, cutting programs like music education is often the first impulsive reaction.

Some school districts may receive private funding for music programs, unlike other districts that do not have private donors.

Studies have shown that students who are involved with music-education programs in school perform better on standardized tests.

Music education provides several benefits to students and should not be cut from schools.

Please write letters to the school board members pleading for them to find other ways to save money.

Explanation

An introduction should draw readers into the issue and state the essay’s main claim. A provides context about why music programs may be cut, while D gives Ana’s position: music education benefits students and should remain in schools. C is supporting evidence better suited to a body paragraph, and E is a call to action that would fit better near the conclusion.

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