Question

Roberta's science class is going on a field trip, and her teacher asks students to make suggestions about where they should go. Roberta decides to write a letter to her class explaining why they should go to the planetarium.

Roberta decided to begin her letter with this sentence:

The planetarium is not crowded on Wednesdays, so we should visit it then.

Is this sentence an appropriate opening sentence for the purpose of the argument?

(1 point)
Responses

yes, because it does not give students any other options
yes, because it does not give students any other options

no, because it jumps to a supporting reason without clearly stating a stance
no, because it jumps to a supporting reason without clearly stating a stance

no, because some students may want to go on a different day
no, because some students may want to go on a different day

Answer 1

**no, because it jumps to a supporting reason without clearly stating a stance**

The sentence given by Roberta is more of a supporting detail rather than a clear introductory sentence that outlines her main argument for why the class should visit the planetarium. A strong opening sentence would introduce the main point that the planetarium is a worthwhile destination for the field trip before discussing specifics like the chosen day of the visit.