A student is writing an argumentative text in favor of school uniforms. The student was asked to read this text at the next school board meeting. Here is the student’s claim: “School uniforms are beneficial because they will curb bullying and reduce monetary burdens.”

Considering the student’s audience, what evidence would be the most relevant and engaging?

A.
expert opinions discussing the causes of bullying in middle and high school
B.
a personal story from the student about budgeting to buy a new pair of shoes
C.
an anecdote about the student’s use of clothing as a means of personal expression
D.
data comparing the cost of the average school uniform versus regular clothes

Read this excerpt from holes. he had no sailing experience, but the ship’s captain signed him aboard. the captain could see that elya was a man of great strength. not everybody could carry a full-grown pig up the side of a mountain. it wasn’t until the ship had cleared the harbor and was heading out across the atlantic that he suddenly remembered his promise to carry madame zeroni up the mountain. he felt terrible. what information does this flashback provide about elya? a. elya did not intend to break his promise to madame zeroni. b. madame zeroni is very angry and disappointed in elya. c. elya is terribly afraid of madame zeroni’s curse. d. elya does not care what happened to madame zeroni.

Which character threatens several times to kill solomon northup in twelve years a slave? clemens ray burch john williams robert

Which verb from is used to indicate the perfect progressive tense