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?

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

1) 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: in order to be effective, a claim should be clear and precise, and it should represent in a brief way, the reasons why people should accept the argument. It also should present information that comes from trustworthy sources. In Cleo's argument, the claim that would be the most effective, is the one that corresponds to option 1, because it presents the proven benefits of sleeping an extra hour.

answer: it is true that students often work and do household chores, but managing homework in addition to other responsibilities students learn to organize their time efficiently and prioritize their studies.

the first argument attacks those who disagree, asking them to be "realistic" and "accept facts." this is not conducive to healthy debate and disagreement. the second one only takes into account a section of the student population, and ignores the other one. finally, the third option offers only anecdotal evidence. it is only the last option that provides a well-constructed argument in a persuasive way.