Music Education and Thesis Development

What change, if any, should be made to sentence 3?

• Change there’s to theirs

• Change playlist to playlist’s

• Change mood to moods

• No change is needed

Hannah needs to establish the thesis of his paper. Which sentence should replace sentence 4 to create an effective thesis statement?

• Many people enjoy music, but few understand how it works.

• Learning to play music can be difficult but rewarding.

• Music has the power to shape emotions, boost academic performance, and bring communities together.

• Some people prefer music without lyrics because it helps them concentrate better.

What revision, if any, should be made in sentence 8?

• These benefits demonstrate how music supports learning in ways traditional classes cannot sometimes.

• These benefits demonstrate how music supports learning and sometimes traditional classes cannot in some ways.

• These benefits demonstrate how music supports learning in ways that traditional classes sometimes cannot.

• No change is needed

Sentence 11 is written incorrectly. Select the response that corrects this sentence.​​

​ (a)   eliminating music education ignores the emotional and social value it provides to students.

• For instance,
• Nevertheless,
• Then again,
• However,

Which sentence would best follow and support sentence 12?

• Some schools offer painting or theater classes as well, but these are not as common.

• Music can also help students develop skills like patience and confidence through practice and performance.

• Many schools cut their music programs due to low enrollment or lack of equipment.

• Learning an instrument takes a lot of time and money, which some students may not have.

What change, if any, should be made to sentence 16?

• Change reflected to reflect

• Change the comma after struggles to a semicolon

• Change creating to creates

• 1. Insert a comma after artists