Question

1. w.11-12.1a which of the following best states baldwin’s central claim in paragraph 1?

a. schools should enforce obedience to social rules.
b. education is about helping students conform to society.
c. the true purpose of education is to foster independent thinking and moral responsibility.
d. students must succeed in the job market to thrive in society.

1. w.11-12.1a how does baldwin establish the significance of his central claim?

a. by citing examples from government education policies
b. by showing the tension between education and social conformity
c. by listing the top career paths for educated people
d. by criticizing teachers’ performance in classrooms

1. w.11-12.1a which sentence from paragraph 2 presents a counterclaim to baldwin’s argument?

a. “a true education must empower students. ”
b. “many argue that schools should simply prepare students to succeed in the workforce. ”
c. “anything less is a failure of both education and democracy.”
d. “they lose the ability to think critically. ”

1. w.11-12.1a how does baldwin refute the counterclaim in paragraph 2?

a. he ignores it in favor of emphasizing personal experience.
b. he shows that success in the workforce is more important than democracy
c. he argues that focusing only on career skills deprives students of critical thinking and civic awareness.
d. he concedes that schools should not change because society resists it

Explanation:

1. Baldwin's core argument centers on education's role in developing critical, independent thinkers with moral responsibility, not just conformity or job training.
2. Baldwin frames his claim by highlighting the conflict between education's true purpose and societal pressure to conform, which is the tension between education and social conformity.
3. A counterclaim opposes Baldwin's view; the idea that schools only need to prepare students for work directly pushes back against his focus on critical thinking and moral responsibility.
4. Baldwin refutes the workforce-focused counterclaim by arguing that prioritizing only career skills takes away students' ability to think critically and be aware of broader issues.

Answer:

1. C. The true purpose of education is to foster independent thinking and moral responsibility.
2. B. By showing the tension between education and social conformity
3. B. "Many argue that schools should simply prepare students to succeed in the workforce."
4. C. He argues that focusing only on career skills deprives students of critical thinking and civic awareness