TSI ELAR Essay Question 1
Quotation
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
– Pablo Picasso
Assignment
Creativity is an important part of everyone’s childhood, but should it be an important part of every child’s education? School districts across the country are facing major budgetary restrictions, leading many districts to make cuts to their art programs. Is it important that children experience art education in our public schools, or are these classes expendable luxuries?
Plan and write a persuasive essay in which you develop your point of view on the question above. Support your position with reasoning and examples taken from your reading, studies, experience, or observations. Your essay should have 5 paragraphs and include 300–600 words.
Instructions:
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