Which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that today's students are asked to do too much homework?Some students eventually become so overburdened by their homework that they suffer devastating nervous breakdowns from which they may never fully recover.As a parent, I have seen my child suffer both emotional and physical consequences of having too much homework.Some research has shown that excessive homework can cause headaches and stomach ulcers in overworked students.Submit

For an argumentative essay that opposes homework in elementary school, which of the following is the best source to use as researched evidence?a.)A 2019 Facebook survey showing that only 33% of parents support homework in elementary school.b.)Recent, expert psychological research that demonstrates that homework is not helpful for young children.c.)A scholarly journal article from 1992 about the negative effects of homework on the American family.d.)Results from a 2015 scientific study about the negative effects of lack of sleep on high school students.

Which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that students should have more physical activity throughout the school day?Some proponents of kinesthetic learning, which combines physical movement with education, say that students have shown improvements in both academic performance and confidence using this method.Students have the benefit of youth and boundless energy, but they may become frustrated and disheartened by their inability to focus. The remedy is physical activity.We elementary school teachers know all too well how important recess is for young students who need to "shake the sillies out."Submit

Select the correct answer.Ty has written the following sentences to explain the relationship between the claim in his research paper and one possible counterclaim.Homework causes unnecessary stress that can lead to physical health problems and lower the grades it's supposed to increase. Some people think homework can be beneficial to learning, though.Which choice best shows how Ty can revise the sentences to clarify the relationship between his claim and the counterclaim? A. While some people believe that homework is beneficial to learning, it has been shown to cause grades to slip as a result of increased stress and related physical health issues. B. Homework is a practice that can improve learning outcomes, but it can also increase students' stress, resulting in health issues and lower grades. C. While some people believe that homework is important for learning, other people believe that it causes stress that negatively impacts grades. D. Homework causes stress that can lead to other health issues, proving that it should be eliminated from classroom practice.

Which statement primarily appeals to pathos to support the position that the system of using letter grades is fundamentally flawed?While some may believe that grades provide a helpful indicator of student performance, others would argue that letter grades are often arbitrary measures of ability that do little to help students' understanding or motivation in school.The current system of letter grades is broken: students simply need to understand how to manipulate it and demonstrate some modicum of understanding in order to pass a class.I am lucky to have attended an experimental school that did not use letter grades as indicators of achievement; rather, it used a narrative-based approach that evaluated students on multiple levels, providing a more comprehensive picture of each student's performance.Submit

“Homework helps students get better grades in school.”  Which of the following is a good counterclaim.*1 pointHomework is essential.Homework increases performance.Homework reinforces the day’s lesson.None of the above