Which statement best represents the controlling idea of the paragraph?
Ten years ago, only adults watched annual
awards shows such as the Academy Awards,
the Emmys, and the Grammys. This past year,
according to Teen Tube Studios, over 3 million
teens tuned in and voted online for their
favorite movies, TV shows, and music, Teens
are also publishing reviews on blogs,
participating in online discussion boards, and
even writing fan fiction based on popular
media, Knowing that teens are becoming ever-
more informed critics of popular culture,
educators must incorporate both music and
media into their classroom lessons,
A. Actors and musicians must pay attention
to the likes and dislikes of teens so they
can appeal to a teen audience and gain
popularity
B. Awards shows have increased in popularity
because teens are watching more than ever
before
C. Schools should offer more music and video
production classes to prepare teens for
careers in media
D. Teachers should use video and music
centered activities in their classrooms to
connect with the current generation of
students