Read the text below. Identify whether the author is making a valid argument
Schools should require every student in kindergarten through 12th grade to play a daily team sport.
Playing team sports helps children learn skills that can be applied anywhere in life. Values, such as
respect, are best taught as part of sports teams. There is no better way to learn about teamwork than
being part of a sports team. Making this part of the school day is the only way students will join sports
teams
The author only presents one side of the issue, and this means it is not a valid argument
The author presents his opinion, making it a valid argument
The author uses strong evidence in support of his position, making it a valid argument

Read the paragraph from nick’s personal narrative. standing alone in my family’s barn, i thought about how much hard work and time my parents had invested—how much hard work and time we had all invested—in maintaining a fully operational farm. i did not remember a time when my clothes had not reeked of manure or my hair had not held fast to brittle pieces of straw. what would happen if my parents had to sell the farm so we could move closer to my grandparents? just as i was attempting to imagine a life in the city, a sudden commotion erupted and interrupted my thoughts. with animals squawking and dust flying, i scrambled to pinpoint the source of this unexpected intrusion. in seconds that felt more like minutes, i was successful . . and i could scarcely believe what my eyes were seeing. which element of a personal narrative would be best for nick to include next?

Which character in this excerpt is in conflict with society, and why? joe summers is in conflict with society because he is joking with the villagers. old man warner is in conflict with society because he believes that young folks have crazy ideas. mrs. adams is in conflict with society because she says some villages have stopped holding lotteries. mr. adams is in conflict with society because he is standing with the villager who represents society's old ways.

What is the correct def of moif? an idea or object that recurs in a text