Question

cleo is writing an essay arguing that her school should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because it would benefit the student body. which claim is the most effective for her argument? kennedy high school should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because students would get more sleep, making them healthier—although some would take advantage of the change and go to bed later. kennedy high school should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 for seniors only because they have earned that special privilege and it would serve as motivation for younger grades. kennedy high school should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because many students arrive late as it is and this change would mean that more students get to class on time. kennedy high school should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because students would get an extra hour of sleep, improving their health and brain function.

Explanation:

The most effective claim addresses the overall benefit to the student body in terms of health and brain - function improvement due to extra sleep. The first option has a counter - argument within it, the second is only for seniors, and the third focuses on punctuality rather than student well - being.

Answer:

Kennedy High School should open at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 because students would get an extra hour of sleep, improving their health and brain function.