Question

1. which is the best reason for using academic discourse in the classroom?

a wider vocabulary will enable you to secure a higher - paying job after college.
universities will be more likely to accept your college applications.
teachers and students will be impressed by your advanced vocabulary.
students with different backgrounds will be able to discuss any school subject.

Explanation:

To determine the best reason for using academic discourse in the classroom, we analyze each option:

• Option A: A wider vocabulary for a higher - paying job is more related to post - college career benefits, not directly to the classroom context.
• Option B: Using academic discourse in the classroom can help in writing better college applications as academic discourse skills (like clear, formal communication, proper use of terminology) are valued in college applications, and this is a relevant reason for using it in the classroom to prepare for college.
• Option C: The idea that teachers and students will be "impressed" by advanced vocabulary is a shallow reason and not the main purpose of academic discourse (which is about clear, precise, and appropriate communication for learning and academic growth).
• Option D: Academic discourse is about a specific way of communicating in an academic context, not about enabling students with different backgrounds to discuss any school subject (different backgrounds don't directly relate to the need for academic discourse for discussion).

Answer:

B. Universities will be more likely to accept your college applications.