Which sentence should the writer insert after sentence 1 to provide the most relevant and useful background
information for readers?
Read the introductory paragraph from a rhetorical text.
(1) The backyard of a city apartment building is not the
first place one might expect to find a chicken coop, but
so-called "urban farming" has caught on in recent years
as people embrace the benefits of eating local. (2)
However, raising backyard chickens can be a significant
health risk for the surrounding community. (3) Cities
need to relearn the lessons of the early 20th century and
ban the raising of chickens in urban settings.
O The idea of raising chickens and eating fresh eggs
every day appeals to some people.
O Imagine waking up in a busy city to the sound of
roosters crowing a "good morning."
O In fact, a recent review of urban poultry ordinances in
the United States found that 93 percent of the 150
most populous US cities allow backyard poultry.
O There are many different chicken breeds available for
backyard farmers including common Leghorns or
Rhode Island Reds as well as more exotic breeds
such as the Jersey Giant.