Your school is thinking about discontinuing all art and music classes
as a way to save money. School officials have asked students to share
their opinions on the importance of these classes. Consider your
involvement in art and music and how you feel about taking these
classes at school. Then write a speech to share at a school committee
meeting explaining whether you support the cuts and offering reasons
for your point of view.
Which of these options is the best claim to address the prompt?
A. Imagine for a moment what your life would be like without
photography, fashion design, or music.
B. The most important academic areas for students today are math,
science, and technology.
o C. First of all, art and music classes are important because many