3. Short-response prompt (15 points)

In your local newspaper, a letter to the editor includes the following statement, "Working a part-time job while going to high school is one of the worst things a student can do if he or she wants to earn good grades."

Write a short argument either for or against this statement. Be sure to include a clear claim and to provide and respond to at least one counterclaim. Use specific details from your own experiences and observations to develop your argument.