Question 7 • CA-Common Core English Language Arts 10
The board of education wants to make the bus schedule more efficient by having middle school classes start earlier and elementary school classes start later.What new evidence could you submit to the board to cause them to rethink their position?
Answer
A
Local traffic reports demonstrate that congestion peaks between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
B
Newspaper editorials argue that daylight saving time is outdated and unnecessary.
C
Statistics show that most adolescents do not get the recommended 8–10 hours of sleep a night.
D
Studies show that middle school students are less likely to ride buses than elementary students are.
Explanation
Evidence that most adolescents do not get the recommended 8–10 hours of sleep is relevant because middle school students are adolescents. Starting their classes earlier could make it even harder for them to get enough sleep, giving the board a reason to reconsider its plan. The traffic reports and bus-use statistics do not address this potential effect on students’ health.
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