The evidence below is...ClaimMeditation classes could help high school students deal with academic stress more effectively.EvidenceWouldn't you feel calmer if you were taught how to meditate during the school day?StrongWeak: Doesn't Support the ClaimWeak: Not a FactWeak: Not from a Credible Source

Stress is a familiar element of the modern school experience. Short-term stress is a natural part of everyday life that can actually benefit students and help them perform better on tests. Long-term stress, on the other hand, is often harmful and can negatively impact schoolwork. With this type of toxic stress, a feeling of anxiety becomes persistent and overwhelming. To help relieve toxic stress, more and more teachers are bringing meditation into classrooms. Meditation can be as simple as guiding students to pay attention to their breathing and focus on the present moment. Many educators and students report that meditation not only decreases stress but also improves attention, learning, and memory—all qualities that enhance school success.What is the meaning of persistent as used in the passage?

The evidence below is...ClaimHomeschooled children have more opportunities to pursue their individual academic interests than students in traditional schools do.EvidenceMy teacher says that homeschooled children can choose to study any topic that interests them.StrongWeak: Doesn't Support the ClaimWeak: Not a FactWeak: Not from a Credible Source

Select the correct answer.Ty has written the following sentences to explain the relationship between the claim in his research paper and one possible counterclaim.Homework causes unnecessary stress that can lead to physical health problems and lower the grades it's supposed to increase. Some people think homework can be beneficial to learning, though.Which choice best shows how Ty can revise the sentences to clarify the relationship between his claim and the counterclaim? A. While some people believe that homework is beneficial to learning, it has been shown to cause grades to slip as a result of increased stress and related physical health issues. B. Homework is a practice that can improve learning outcomes, but it can also increase students' stress, resulting in health issues and lower grades. C. While some people believe that homework is important for learning, other people believe that it causes stress that negatively impacts grades. D. Homework causes stress that can lead to other health issues, proving that it should be eliminated from classroom practice.

The evidence below is...ClaimStudying poetry helps students to become more effective writers.EvidenceMy tutor told me that poetry teaches writers to be aware of all of the different meanings words can have.StrongWeak: Doesn't Support the ClaimWeak: Not a FactWeak: Not from a Credible Source

The evidence below is...ClaimSchool cafeterias should offer free fruits and vegetables so that students can stay energized throughout the day.EvidenceOur soccer coach says that eating fruits and vegetables helps the body stay alert and energetic.StrongWeak: Doesn't Support the ClaimWeak: Not a FactWeak: Not from a Credible Source