School Paper
(1) Last week, the school administrators announced that they will be canceling the school newspaper. (2) However, this is a huge mistake. (3) The paper is very popular, not just as a source of information but as a learning tool. (4) The school should keep its student-run newspaper.
(5) The administrators state that having a school newspaper is no longer needed because we now have a social media site on which to post news and updates. (6) However, that is not entirely true. (7) There is more to the newspaper than just news and updates.
(8) Another claim is that having a school newspaper is not environmentally responsible. (9) However, the newspaper does not have to be on actual paper; it could be on a web page online.
(10) Additionally, the newspaper provides a better format for students to develop their writing skills. (11) Having just a social media site does not allow for students to write longer articles. (12) Therefore, it is important that the school keep its newspaper.
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Select the correct answer.
Which evidence would be best to add after sentence 7 to support the argument that the paper is still needed?
A.
Many students can work on the paper at once, which makes it feel like more of a team activity.
B.
The paper gives students the opportunity to learn how to design the layout each week, whereas a social media site is already pre-formatted.
C.
Many students prefer to read articles in a real paper instead of reading information on their devices.
D.
The paper gives students the opportunity to learn how information was shared in the past, whereas everyone already knows how to post information on social media sites.