This is a practice question for the SBAC test. Before you write your answer in the box, be sure to think about what you are expected to do. You can use scratch paper to make a little mini-plan for yourself before you begin writing.

This is considered a short constructed response, so your answer should be about 1-2 paragraphs. Check the directions to see if the directions tell you how many to write. Good luck!



A student is writing an opinion paper for class about serving flavored milk in school cafeterias. Read the draft of the essay and complete the task that follows.

Some people believe that schools should not serve flavored milk at lunch. According to them, students get too much sugar. It is true that flavored milk has more sugar than plain milk, but some students will just not drink plain milk. If that happens, they will not get the necessary vitamins. That can’t be good. Drinking flavored milk is certainly healthier than not drinking any milk at all.