Question

What is the author’s primary purpose in discussing both the criticisms and the benefits of SEL throughout the article, “Teaching Social-Emotional Learning is Under Attack?” (Second Source)

A.
To persuade readers that SEL programs should be permanently removed from schools

B.
To inform readers about the controversy surrounding SEL while presenting evidence of its effectiveness

C.
To entertain readers with a narrative about educational trends

D.
To argue that parents, not schools, should be responsible for all SEL instruction

Answer 1

B

The author presents both criticisms and benefits to inform readers about the controversy over SEL while also showing evidence of its effectiveness, rather than advocating removal, entertaining, or shifting responsibility entirely to parents.