8. Classroom pets teach responsibility and empathy, a teacher explains. A student disagrees, Pets in the classroom are a distraction. What rebuttal supports having classroom pets?

15. Participating in school sports teaches teamwork, a coach claims. A student disagrees, Not everyone likes sports. What's a good rebuttal?

2. Physical education is crucial for staying healthy, states the PE teacher. A student disagrees, saying, I get enough exercise outside of school. What rebuttal supports PE classes?

11. School assemblies bring the community together, a teacher says. A student thinks, Assemblies are boring and waste time. How can the teacher rebut this?

12. Bullying policies help keep students safe, claims the principal. A student argues, Policies don't stop bullying. What's a good rebuttal?

7. Math homework helps improve problem-solving skills, claims a math teacher. A student argues, Too much homework is overwhelming. How can the teacher rebut this?

9. Art classes encourage creativity and expression, states an art teacher. A student says, We should focus more on core subjects. How can the art teacher rebut this?

6. Reading fiction develops imagination, says a librarian. A student counters, Non-fiction teaches us about the world. What's a good rebuttal?

1. Eating healthy snacks boosts brain power, says the school nutritionist. A student counters, But candy tastes better. How can the nutritionist rebut this?

3. Field trips are a fun way to learn, a teacher explains. A student argues, Field trips are just a day off from learning. What is a good rebuttal to this?

10. Science experiments in class are exciting and educational, claims a science teacher. A student counters, Experiments are dangerous and unnecessary. What's a good rebuttal?

13. Summer homework prepares students for the next grade, a teacher suggests. A student counters, Summer is for fun, not work. How can the teacher rebut this?

4. Students should learn a second language in school, suggests a language teacher. A student counters, Learning languages is too hard. How can the teacher rebut this?