R/W DOL 11.27

Which statement best expresses the author's claim in the argument?

• Being in the band benefits kids during their school years and beyond.

• People are likely to marry people they met in their school band.

• Kids who do well in band often go on to careers in math and science.

• Being in a school band is a lot like playing on a school sports team.

Which sentence from the text best reveals the audience that the author is addressing?

• Ask any former band members what they enjoyed most about school, and you will likely receive the same response: Being in the band! (paragraph 1)

• My parents met each other while playing in their high school band. (paragraph 3)

• Every kid deserves to experience the benefits of band. (paragraph 4)

• Even if you don't think you are a musician, I urge you to give band a try. (paragraph 4)

This fact supports the author's argument by providing evidence that -

• kids who make good grades can easily learn to play music

• participating in band boosts people's mental abilities

• scientists are interested in understanding how people learn to play music

• band has been proven to be more fun than other school activities

Why does the author include the anecdote in paragraph 3? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.