b. Over the years there has been a change on how much influence I have on other people. I am the oldest sibling and I have 2 younger siblings so as we all grow up and mature I think they realize that I can help them with their problems and they'll come to me for help.

a. Public transportation reduces traffic.

b. It helps the environment.

c. Students pay tuition.

d. Riding the bus is fun.

Public transportation is at the top of the list because according to milfordtransit.com "Public buses, trams, and light rail systems provide a viable alternative to single-occupancy vehicles, allowing for a higher capacity of people to travel in a single vehicle. This reduces the number of cars on the road and alleviates the stress caused by congestion."

Claim: Classes should start later in the morning.

a. Students would be more focused.

b. Teachers are also tired in the morning.

c. Teenagers naturally wake up later.

d. Cafeterias could sell more breakfast food.

I chose that students would be more focused for my key reason because according to the National Institutes of Health making this change would help improve sustained attention.

Claim: Everyone should learn how to cook.

a. Cooking is healthier than eating out.

b. Cooking saves money.

c. You can impress your friends.

d. Cooking shows are popular.

Cooking at Home Studies have shown that people who eat at home do consume fewer calories, carbs, fats, and sugars which makes cooking your meals healthier.

Claim: Reading fiction improves critical thinking.

a. It strengthens empathy.

b. Fiction helps people imagine perspectives

c. Fiction builds vocabulary.

d. Some novels are boring.

Studies show that fiction reading causes empathetic skills to increase while reading.

Claim: Voting should be mandatory.

a. Democracy works better with more participation

b. It would make elections fairer.

c. Other countries have mandatory voting.

d. Some people don’t care about politics.

The guiding principle of democracy is the existence of citizenship. The concept of citizen participation shapes the principle of citizenship as the right of citizens to participate in the political life of their own country as a collective action.

Claim: Homework should be reduced.

a. Students get stressed from too much work.

b. Students are too busy with jobs and activities

c. Extra practice improves learning

d. Teachers spend too much time grading.

A high volume of homework can be overwhelming, leading to burnout and a feeling that there isn't enough time to balance school with other aspects of life.

Claim: Social media does more harm than good.

a. People waste time scrolling

b. Social media spreads misinformation.

c. It creates anxiety and comparison.

d. It helps people connect with friends.

The average American spends about 6 hours and 35 minutes on screens daily.

Claim: Video games should be considered a sport.

a. They require strategy and skill.

b. Players practice many hours.

c. Gaming competitions draw huge audiences.

d. They don’t involve physical activity.

Gaming demands high levels of concentration, hand-eye coordination, fast reflexes, and strategic thinking, comparable to traditional sports.

Claim: College students should take at least one art class.

a. Art classes reduce stress.

b. Art encourages problem-solving skills.

c. Creativity is useful in any career.

d. Some students dislike art.

Engaging in creative activities shifts focus to the present moment, reduces anxiety, and promotes a sense of calm and mental clarity.

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