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:

A strong claim for an argument should be clear, relevant to the overall benefit of the student - body, and have a valid reason. The first option mentions benefits to students' health and brain function which are important and directly related to the well - being of the entire student body. The second option has a counter - argument within it which weakens the claim. The third option is only for seniors and not for the whole student body. The fourth option focuses on students being on time 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.