First sentence: Why this is the first line? This paragraph is the first sentence because it introduces the main topic about the importance of music in schools. It sets the stage for the discussion without needing any prior context. It does not use any pronouns or definite articles that refer to previous ideas. Why other lines are not chosen? Paragraph 2 starts with 'Yet', which is a conjunction. Paragraph 3 uses 'Music lessons', which assumes prior knowledge. Paragraph 4 starts with 'Even if', which is also a conjunction. All these reasons make them not independent.

Concluding sentence: Why this is the last line? This paragraph is the last sentence because it wraps up the discussion about music in schools. It shows how parents still support music, even if they do not want to pay for instruments. This gives a sense of closure to the topic.

Paragraph pairs:

• Pair 1 (Paragraph 1 → Paragraph 2): Paragraph 2 connects with Paragraph 1 using the 'Connector' strategy. The word 'Yet' shows a contrast to the idea in Paragraph 1. It suggests that even though music is less important, there are still benefits to learning it.
• Pair 2 (Paragraph 2 → Paragraph 3): Paragraph 3 follows Paragraph 2 using the 'Broader to Specific Strategy'. Paragraph 2 talks about the benefits of learning music, and Paragraph 3 gives a specific example of what those lessons are like.
• Pair 3 (Paragraph 3 → Paragraph 4): Paragraph 4 connects to Paragraph 3 using the 'Logical Order' strategy. After discussing the benefits of music lessons, it logically follows to mention how parents are involved in their children's music activities.