The writer hooks the reader by stating that...

• homework has a positive effect on student learning and well-being.

• the writer will use credible sources to make an argument.

• people disagree about homework's effect on student learning and well being.

• The writer fails to hook the reader.

The topic of this introductory paragraph, and the essay that will follow it, is specifically...

• homework

• education

• student well-being

• valuable learning tools

What is the writer's claim about the topic?

This paragraph provides the reader with...

• A reason why homework is good, but no evidence

• Evidence that homework is good, but no stated reason

• Both a stated reason and evidence for why homework is good

• neither a reason nor evidence for why homework is good