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 most effective claim directly ties the later start time to clear, broad benefits for all students without undermining the argument or limiting the scope. The first option links an extra hour of sleep to improved health and brain function, which are strong, universal benefits for the entire student body. The second option weakens itself by mentioning a potential downside. The third option restricts the benefit to only seniors, which does not support the argument of benefiting the whole student body. The fourth option focuses on punctuality, which is a narrower benefit compared to physical and cognitive health impacts.

Answer:

A. 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.