School Improvements Our school has received a grant from a local foundation, and the school board is deciding how to allocate the funds. There are many ways to help improve the school. However, the board
wants to use the funds in a way that would best benefit the students.
One idea is to remodel the school library. The remodeling would include making a space specifically designed for groups to study. Since more classes assign team projects, these groups
need a space on campus to work together. Currently, the only place students can work in groups is in the cafeteria, but it has too many distractions. Alternatively, having classrooms available
to students could also work, if students found classrooms that were not being used. This last solution for group study needs would not need to use any of the funds.
Another idea is to Improve the school's grounds. This would include the football, softball, and soccer fields getting new lawns. The new lawns would be great at games and may bring in
more people to watch our games. Also, the current lawn would be updated using faux turf, which would require less care. This could really save on the maintenance of the grounds in the long
run.
A third idea would be to invest in technology for the classroom. The school does provide computers in each classroom, but upgrading the equipment could really add to what students could
do. For example, a new printer for the science department so art students could print out their lab reports in color would be a great addition to the school.
Which opinion has strong support? A.)both arguments are well supported B.)upgrading equipment in the classroom could really add to what students could do C.) neither are well supported D.) the football, softball, and soccer fields need new lawns to make games better

Voluntourism: an opportunity too good to be true a speech to the student body of evergreen high [1] picture this: it's spring break, and you fly off to some country where there's lush rainforests and beautiful, blue coastlines to explore. there's also people in need, so you decide to blend your vacation with volunteering. volunteering as a tourist, or voluntourism, seems like a great way to explore new regions and people at the same time. however, this "volunteer plus travel" experience can actually harm local communities. while many teens might view traveling and volunteering abroad as a worthwhile adventure, there are more genuine and effective ways to make a difference. [2] most would agree that volunteering in general is a worthy use of time. however, what if you found out the children you are "" are actually being kept in poor conditions so voluntourists will spend money to come to the local area? dale rolfe, a supporter of ethical voluntourism, explains the shocking reality that "animal sanctuaries and orphanages are often manufactured for the voluntourist…encouraging a cycle of exploiting the very animals and children the volunteers are trying to ." [3] proponents of the "volunteer plus travel" experience also argue that traveling to new places builds character and is a valuable way to learn about different cultures. with voluntourism, however, participants often pursue experiences that are all about them. for example, they sign up to build a school for a gold star on their resume, but they have no real building skills and take jobs away from local construction workers (schulten). or, they arrive to teach english but instead take selfies with the locals. one world traveler and ethical voluntourist believes voluntourism "can perpetuate small minded views of the world by taking insulated, fake, and structured experiences and selling them as unabridged and eye opening" (carlos). the voluntour experience is a mirage. the voluntourist's eyes are not opened to real life at the destination, and lasting change is not achieved. [4] if you want a genuine experience where you can see a lasting impact, there are better options than voluntourism. you can volunteer in your local community. give an hour every week to your town's animal rescue. serve monthly dinners to the homeless. be a reliable, positive influence on a child who needs a mentor. studies show that volunteering and forming lasting relationships with those you has a positive impact on your physical and emotional health. in fact, blood pressure is reduced, memory is improved, and rates of depression are reduced (michaels). [5] there is another reason to look into alternatives to voluntourism. did you know the average "voluntour" travel package costs $3,400 (rolfe)? could that travel money be better spent? if the world's citizens are your passion, it could go to an international organization. if you care about education, your funds can be used to buy books for students in faraway lands. if you want villagers to have clean water, contribute funds to local efforts to dig wells. if you want to experience a different culture, travel to the country as a guest, and learn from the locals how you can best them after you've returned home. but do not voluntour. [6] in reality, there are better ways to make a difference. voluntourism might appear to be an adventure that blends travel and others, but it does little except provide a costly, superficial experience that might actually do more harm than good. so, volunteer where you are most needed-at home, where you can stay to see the job through and form genuine, lasting relationships. choose a beautiful coastline closer to home and send the travel money you saved to an international organization that will put it to good use. whatever you do, don't turn someone else's hardship into your vacation. which paragraphs address the counterclaim of the argument? paragraphs 1 and 6 paragraphs 2 and 3 paragraphs 3 and 4 paragraphs 4 and 5

Once soueif's and her nieces join the protest, there is a distinct shift in the tone.

An conflict is when a character has a problem with another character, nature, society, or fate.