Counterclaims

A counterclaim is...

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should be able to listen to music in class.

Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.

What is a rebuttal?

What would a good counterclaim be for "Schools should allow pets."

What is the underlined section? Kids should be able to drive at age 13. Some might believe that there are too many rules for them to learn, students could prove they've mastered the rules by taking a test.

What is the underlined section? Detention teaches students that there are consequences to their actions. Some could claim that it just makes them more angry, but the anger is part of the consequence.

What is the underlined section? Schools shouldn't give homework. Some might argue it's important for practice, but students can end up practicing incorrectly.