Read the conclusion from a student’s rhetorical analysis essay. Natalie Wexler effectively argues that reform in civics education is needed. She believes that "Instead of rethinking civics, we need to rethink basic assumptions about teaching and learning." She juxtaposes current teaching methods like "action civics" with new ideas like the use of journalism. This compels the audience to consider how reform can help students engage in their communities and understand multiple perspectives on issues. She also appeals to authority to make her claim. She effectively explains why it is more important to reconsider principles of teaching and learning when considering how to improve civics education.

Which sentence could be added to improve this conclusion?

A. Wexler blames weaknesses in our educational system for why many students do not know facts about history.

B. Wexler cites expert research that current methods are resulting in a disheartening lack of civics knowledge.

C. Wexler cares a great deal about the topic and is an expert in educational reform.

D. Wexler relies on strong reasoning, but some of her points are rooted more in opinion than in fact.

Read the excerpt from the dark game: true spy stories from invisible ink to cia moles. yet, by the time robert e. lee surrendered to ulysses grant at appomattox, virginia, some four years later, about 620,000 soldiers had died on the battlefields, more than american battle deaths in all other wars from the revolution through the vietnam war. what is the author’s primary purpose for including this detail? to inform readers about the differences between three military conflicts to persuade readers of the seriousness of the american civil war to entertain readers with tales from behind the lines of battle to encourage readers to visit battlegrounds in appomattox, virginia

Read sentence 13 from the draft. some plants retain a great deal of their foliage through much of the spring and summer, but the leaves do not retain their green color for long. which detail would be best to add after sentence 13 to develop the topic? a. since the green color of the leaves that are bright and abundant during the warmer months will disappear by the time it is fall, it is important that the leaves are trimmed and kept freshly cut so that they will last for as long as possible. b. while the temperature outside may dictate when the fall colors of leaves appear, it is only one of many environmental factors that play a part in the changing of colors from green leaves to fall-colored leaves during the cooler months. c. if people want to enjoy the green color of leaves longer, trees should be planted where the environment is warmer and the days longer because chlorophyll in the leaves can only be manufactured and replaced with sunlight and warmth. d. the green chlorophyll normally masks the fall-colored pigments during the warmer months, but as sunlight becomes less abundant and trees become frozen, the fall colors of leaves become more visible as chlorophyll disappears.

How is “a brief study of guts” organized? cause and effect chronological order fact by fact problem-solution