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 an extra hour of sleep, improving their health and brain function.
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.

Explanation:

The first option directly links the time - change to a major benefit (extra sleep improving health and brain function) for the entire student body. The second option has a counter - point that weakens it. The third option is only for seniors and not the whole student body. The fourth option focuses on tardiness rather than overall 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.