Question

Which introduction would BEST address the topic of cafeteria trays and food waste for a school audience reading an argumentative essay?



Every student knows that school lunches are sometimes boring, but there’s something else about lunch that causes a problem—too many trays full of wasted food.

Cafeteria food doesn’t always taste great, and sometimes students skip lunch altogether.

In our school, teachers are always reminding students to keep the cafeteria clean and quiet.

Many schools have changed their lunch menus, offering more fruits and vegetables to help students eat healthy.

Answer 1

The first one:

"Every student knows that school lunches are sometimes boring, but there’s something else about lunch that causes a problem—too many trays full of wasted food."

Why: it directly names the problem (trays full of wasted food), speaks to a school audience, and sets up an issue you can argue about (causes, consequences, and solutions).