Question

drag the correct answer to the box.
alana is writing an argument with a claim that schools should have later start times because youth need more sleep than adults do. which counterclaim would best help balance the claim in her argument?
later start times may mean that students and teachers do not get home until after dark.
changing school start times most likely will create great inconvenience for both parents and teachers.
while a later start time has immeasurable benefits, it is uncertain whether students will actually use the margin of time for rest.
if students think they need later start times, it is because they lack the self - discipline to meet the expectations of the adult world.
claim
typical start times for school do not match adolescents’ biological clock, so school times should be changed to accommodate teens’ need for rest.
counterclaim

Explanation:

A strong counterclaim directly addresses the core of the original claim (that later start times will meet teens' rest needs) while providing a credible, relevant counterpoint. The option acknowledges the potential benefits but challenges the core assumption that students will use the extra time for rest, creating a balanced argument. Other options focus on secondary inconveniences or dismiss the students' needs rather than engaging with the rest-focused claim.

Answer:

While a later start time has immeasurable benefits, it is uncertain whether students will actually use the margin of time for rest.