Claims, evidence, reasoning

The US government should fund pre-kindergarten programs in every state in order to set students up for long-term academic success.

The Center for Public Education reports that pre-K programs help students "[score] higher on reading and math tests" in later years compared to children who stay home until kindergarten. Furthermore, the Pew Charitable Trusts found that “[children] who attend high-quality [pre-kindergarten] programs are . . . more likely to graduate from high school.” Options: claim, evidence, reasoning

By funding these programs, the US government would help all young Americans reach their academic potential. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning.

Ralph's recognition of a chief's need to think and his admission of lacking these skills: "I can't think," he says, "not like Piggy" (Golding 132).

While Ralph may be the leader of the group, he lacks Piggy's sharp intelligence. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning

Piggy is smarter than Ralph. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning

By failing to discipline his children, Atticus encourages their misbehavior. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning.

Because Atticus does not take action when Scout and Jem disobey him, the children have no reason to change their behavior and to start following his rules. Options: claim, evidence, reasoning.

What is the role of the kids sneaking out to visit Atticus at the jail and then sneaking into the courthouse?

Marlin’s annoyance with Dory leads him to say, "I think it's best if I carry on from here by myself... you know, alone.” Still, he ends up being unable to continue his journey without Dory, who helps Marlin get directions from a school of moonfish who are initially unwilling to talk to him.