Read the excerpt from "At School." As immigrant kids went through the school system, they became more Americanized. They learned about American heroes, American folklore, and the workings of American government. They absorbed American manners and customs. They became experts on American fads, fashions, and slang. Youngsters entering school often could be identified as Italians, Greeks, Russians, or Poles. When they left school, they looked, talked, and acted just like other American kids.

Which best describes the central idea of this paragraph?

Immigrant children became more integrated into American culture through going to school.
Immigrant children lost their personal identities by going to school in America.
Immigrant children learned about many aspects of America through going to school.
Immigrant children learned specific American traditions through going to school.

B). Immigrant children lost their personal identities by going to school in America.

Explanation:

In the given excerpt, the central idea that the author wishes to convey is how 'the immigrant children lost their individual as well as their national identities after joining the American schools.' This reflects that the American culture, customs, and traditions were so thoughtfully imposed on them that they not only seemed like other American kids but lost their own roots and native land. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

C - Immigrant children learned about many aspects of America through going to school.

Explanation:

Evidence-

1. "When they left school, they looked, talked, and acted just like other American kids."

2. "As immigrant kids went through the school system, they became more Americanized."

3. "They absorbed American manners and customs."

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