In his book How Children Fail, educator John Holt argues that "the true test of intelligence is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do."

Write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies Holt's assertion about the nature of intelligence. Use appropriate evidence to support your argument.

Writer Alain de Botton claims that "one of the most important purposes of education is to teach us how to suffer intelligently, calmly, and productively."

Write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies de Botton's claim about the purpose of education. Use appropriate evidence to develop your position.

Social critic Sherry Turkle argues that "we expect more from technology and less from each other," suggesting that digital communication has diminished the quality of human relationships.

Write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies Turkle's assertion about technology's impact on human connection. Use appropriate evidence to support your argument.

In The Shallows, Nicholas Carr claims that "the Internet is making us stupid," arguing that constant digital distraction is rewiring our brains and reducing our capacity for deep thinking.

Write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies Carr's argument about the Internet's effect on human cognition. Support your position with appropriate evidence.

Many argue that social media platforms have created a "culture of performance" where people curate false versions of themselves rather than sharing authentic experiences.

Write an essay that defends, challenges, or qualifies the claim that social media encourages inauthenticity. Use appropriate evidence to develop your argument.