An article begins with excerpts from medical reports about the effects of steroids on the human body. It concludes with an essay by a once-promising football player who destroyed his health with steroids. What is most likely the author’s purpose in writing this article?
Select one:

to entertain

to persuade

to express

to describe

Read the sample student claim and the reasons listed for making this claim. claim: although many people argue that medical testing on animals is a violation of animal rights, the benefits it yields for society far outweigh any argument that can be made. reason #1: animal research has yielded both pain-relieving and life-saving drugs for humans. reason #2: laws prohibit scientists from using animal-based research in cases where non-animal testing would produce equally clear and valid results.

The gandhi video focuses on a daily spiritual" ritual in this leader's later life. how does the informational piece differ in its focus"?

What role should teachers play in creating tolerance environment for students?