Question

Consider this claim. Every elective curriculum should include a variety of choices in the fine arts, including chorus, band, orchestra, art, and dance. Which statement provides the best support for this claim?
Fine arts classes fit the school schedule, meeting three to five times per week.
Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.
Participants in fine arts classes must also fulfill their academic requirements.
Participants in fine arts classes meet with their peers and a certified instructor.

Answer 1

Fine arts classes hone observational skills that foster academic success. Option B provides the best support for this claim.

Claim is also refered to as "argument." The support of a claim refers to the evidence provided in order to uphold the claim to make it convincing. To put it simply, supporting evidence answers "why." In this light, the question the evidence should answer in this particular case is "Why should every elective curriculum include a variety of choices in the fine arts?"

Answer 2

Elective curriculum is a way to gain a more concentrated expertise in the field that interest the student most. Therefore, every elective curriculum should include fine arts with a variety of choices in chorus, band, orchestra, art and dance. Nevertheless, fine art classes hone observational skills that foster academic success.