Question

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1. The following claim is made in an argumentative essay:

Algebra should not be required for high school graduation.

Which counterclaim would be the most effective?

Algebra is not really needed in the real world.
Algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozens of high-paying fields.
Many think that algebra is a fun subject that students enjoy.
My big brother failed algebra and had to go to summer school.

2. The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows:

Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies.

Which of the following is true about this excerpt?

It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim.
It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully.
It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone.
It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

3. Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows.


Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.


What is the counterclaim the author introduces to the argument?

Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom.
Cell phones in the classroom cause too many distractions.
Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom.
67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom.

Answer 1

The strongest counterclaim to the necessity of Algebra in high school is that it's critical for many high-paying careers. The argument on television viewing habits is weakened by its opinionated and disrespectful tone. The described counterclaim regarding smartphones is about classroom distractions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most effective counterclaim to the argument that Algebra should not be required for high school graduation is that Algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozens of high-paying fields. This counterclaim effectively addresses the utility and practicality of algebra in real-world applications and career readiness.

Concerning the argumentative excerpt about television's influence on teenagers, the correct observation is that it refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone. A stronger argument would provide researched evidence and maintain a respectful tone to counter the claim effectively.

The counterclaim introduced in the argument about smartphones in the classroom is that cell phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. However, the essay refutes this by mentioning current research and statistics that support the use of smartphones as educational tools.

Answer 2

#1 One should take into account that a counterclaim is when one is going against the actual claim. The best counterclaim would be that "Algebra skills are needed for jobs in dozen of high paying fields".

#2 I would say that "It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone". The person that is going against the counterclaim is not using evidence and they're calling the person "clueless" which is rude and very opinionated.

#3 "Cell phones in the classroom cause too many distractions". It couldn't be choice #1 because that is a claim and nor choice #2 because that is text evidence.

Have a good day! I hoped I helped ;)