What counterclaim is presented in the paragraph?
A) School music programs are expensive and time-
consuming.
B) Participating in music programs has been shown to
improve student learning.
C) Studies show children who participate in music achieve
high grades.
D) Children who participate in music also perform better on
standardized tests.

Directions: in 2 - 3 paragraphs respond to mack's idea about the "interplay of life and literature" in lines 92 - 100 in " why read shakespeare". 1. explain what it means to say that finding meaning in shakespeare "is a sort of proving ground for finding beauty and meaning in life". provide reasons that support your claim. 2. explain which is more important - that literature teaches readers about life or that understanding life readers understand literature. identify examples from literature you have read. 3. summarize your view of the interplay between literature and your own lives, explaining whether you see a connection or not and why.