Question

A student is developing a claim about art and theater education in schools. Which of these claims is fair, focused, and complex?(1 point)
Responses

Schools should focus on teaching useful subjects rather than wasting time and money on the arts.
Schools should focus on teaching useful subjects rather than wasting time and money on the arts.

There are many ways that art and theater classes benefit students academically and socially.
There are many ways that art and theater classes benefit students academically and socially.

The arts have been a major part of society since ancient times, and we are doomed if we do not honor them.
The arts have been a major part of society since ancient times, and we are doomed if we do not honor them.

Art and theater classes are important to society, and so we need to offer them at school.

Answer 1

"There are many ways that art and theater classes benefit students academically and socially."

This claim is fair (reasonable and not extreme), focused (identifies specific areas—academic and social benefits), and complex (invites evidence, examples, and counterarguments).