Please help Which sentence should be added to the introductory paragraph to best
provide background information about the topic?
How can Alton Middle School's drama students be expected to
strengthen their performance skills if the school board won't provide a
stage where they can perform? Currently, the theater classes are
filled to capacity and there is a waiting list of students wanting to take
the class. Having even a dozen students on the stage, let alone a full
class, at the same time presents a dangerous situation. The Alton City
School Board should renovate the Alton Middle School auditorium,
giving theater students a safe place to perform and the community a
great place to enjoy these performances.

Jenna stood in front of the closed door. she knew she hadevery right to be here. your exam scores are just as high ascora's, she said to herself. there's no reason you shouldhave been left off the math team while cora was namedcaptain. she had never been one to rock the boat, but shecouldn't just let this lie.she pushed the door open and saw ms. jenson, the mathteam advisor, sitting at her desk. "ms. jenson? can i talk toyou for a minute? " her voice wavered, but she tried to lookconfident."sure," said ms. jenson, "but i hope this isn't about namingcora captain of the math team. i'm afraid my decision isfinal."jenna took a deep breath and prepared to plead her case.which statement best describes the external conflict in this passage?