Belle is trying to persuade her school administration to retain extracurricular art programs. This is a draft of her letter to the school administration board.
(1) There are many things a kid takes away from school besides education. (2) I am talking about the memories I have created with my friends, the friendships I have made, and the adventures I have done outside of class. (3) Creating the Free Art Club was the highlight of my sixth grade career. (4) I remember being inspired to start an organization where students were free to create music, art, paintings, and anything to express themselves. (5) For the first time in my life, I was a leader.
(6) Do you remember the mural my friends from the Free Art Club created in the community center? (7) We received so much attention from the press. (8) The city’s mayor even gave our school an extra grant for art programs, including the Free Art Club that created the mural.
(9) When the schools decided to cut the art program, many students—including me—were disappointed. (10) To make the matters worse, the school has asked all seniors to stop any participation in extracurricular activities and to only focus on academics. (11) The school administration has failed to consider the fact that students focus better on studies when they are refreshed.
(12) Wouldn’t students engage in sports and other activities in their homes anyway? (13) Restricting students from taking part in school programs can’t stop them from finding other ways to entertain and relax themselves. (14) Why take away the students’ choice to engage in productive extracurricular activities at school?
(15) I hope you consider the voice of students like me, and let us enjoy a dynamic high school experience.
Which of these would make the most engaging beginning for this letter?
A.
All of a sudden, the last year at my high school could be the worst period of my life.
B.
Some of us actually enjoy high school and the many activities our school has to offer.
C.
Why have you decided to make the students' lives boring, mundane, and restricted?
D.
I would like you to reconsider your decision about cutting funding for the art programs.
