Evan is writing a persuasive essay. He makes a main claim and takes some notes. Main Claim: Music education is beneficial to all children. Note 1: Music education can improve memory. Note 2: In one study, musicians outperformed non-musicians in auditory, visual, and memory tests. Note 3: Playing a musical instrument can enhance hand-eye coordination. Note 4: When playing an instrument, a musician must use his or her hand motions to hit the correct notes. Note 5. Musicians must play their instruments, follow the conductor, and read their sheet music at the same time. Which notes should Evan label as reasons?
Evan should label Note 1, Note 2, and Note 3 as reasons. These notes provide evidence and support for the main claim that music education is beneficial to all children. Note 4 and Note 5 provide additional information, but do not directly support the main claim.
