Question

kindergarten students should be required to attend full days of school instead of half days. studies show that the ability to read plays a large role in a child’s success in school. most schools begin reading instruction in kindergarten. therefore, all kindergarteners should simply spend more time in the classroom. this would guarantee that each of them gains the basic skills necessary to become a successful reader.

what is the flaw in this argument?

1 a longer school day alone would not ensure all students’ success.

2 many schools already require full - day school for kindergarteners.

3 it is already commonly known that learning to read early is important.

Explanation:

The argument claims that full - day kindergarten will guarantee all students become successful readers. Option 1 points out that a longer school day alone can't ensure all students' success, which is a flaw because the argument assumes time alone is sufficient. Option 2 is about current school practices, not the flaw in the reasoning. Option 3 is about the importance of early reading, not the flaw in the argument's logic.

Answer:

1. A longer school day alone would not ensure all students' success.