Claims, evidence, reasoning

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The US government should fund pre-kindergarten programs in every state in order to set students up for long-term academic success.

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claim

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The Center for Public Education reports that pre-K programs help students "[score] higher on reading and math tests" in later years compared to children who stay home until kindergarten. Furthermore, the Pew Charitable Trusts found that “[children] who attend high-quality [pre-kindergarten] programs are . . . more likely to graduate from high school.” Options: claim, evidence, reasoning

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evidence

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By funding these programs, the US government would help all young Americans reach their academic potential. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning.

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reasoning

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Ralph's recognition of a chief's need to think and his admission of lacking these skills: "I can't think," he says, "not like Piggy" (Golding 132).

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evidence

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While Ralph may be the leader of the group, he lacks Piggy's sharp intelligence. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning

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reasoning

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Piggy is smarter than Ralph. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning

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By failing to discipline his children, Atticus encourages their misbehavior. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning.

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claim

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Because Atticus does not take action when Scout and Jem disobey him, the children have no reason to change their behavior and to start following his rules. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning.

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reasoning

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What is the role of the kids sneaking out to visit Atticus at the jail and then sneaking into the courthouse?

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evidence

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Marlin’s annoyance with Dory leads him to say, "I think it's best if I carry on from here by myself... you know, alone.” Still, he ends up being unable to continue his journey without Dory, who helps Marlin get directions from a school of moonfish who are initially unwilling to talk to him.

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