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Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal

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  • 1. Eating healthy snacks boosts brain power, says the school nutritionist. A student counters, But candy tastes better. How can the nutritionist rebut this?
    Everyone should eat candy
    Healthy snacks can be tasty too.
    Candy is bad for health
    Healthy snacks are more expensive
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  • 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?
    PE is too hard
    PE teaches more than just exercise
    PE is unnecessary
    You don't need exercise outside of school
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  • 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?
    Field trips are just for fun
    Field trips are not educational
    Field trips are too expensive
    Learning can happen anywhere
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  • 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?
    Everyone speaks English
    Learning languages opens up the world
    Learning languages is unnecessary
    Only one language is needed
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  • 5. Technology in the classroom enhances learning, a teacher claims. A student disagrees, Technology distracts from real studying. What could be a rebuttal?
    Books are better than technology
    Technology makes studying harder
    Technology is essential for modern education
    Technology is just for fun
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  • 6. Reading fiction develops imagination, says a librarian. A student counters, Non-fiction teaches us about the world. What's a good rebuttal?
    Fiction and non-fiction are both valuable
    Non-fiction is the only way to learn
    Fiction is just for entertainment
    Fiction is not educational
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  • 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?
    Only math homework should be given
    Math isn't important
    Homework is unnecessary
    A balance of homework is beneficial
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  • 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?
    Pets enrich the learning environment
    Pets are too much responsibility
    Classroom pets are unnecessary
    Pets should not be in schools
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  • 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?
    Creativity is crucial in education
    Art is a waste of time
    Art is not important
    Core subjects are enough
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  • 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?
    Experiments are safely conducted
    Experiments are not important
    Science should be theoretical only
    Safety is not a concern
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  • 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?
    Assemblies are a key part of school culture
    Assemblies should be shorter
    Nobody likes assemblies
    Assemblies are optional
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  • 12. Bullying policies help keep students safe, claims the principal. A student argues, Policies don't stop bullying. What's a good rebuttal?
    Bullying policies are too strict
    Policies are unnecessary
    Bullying can't be stopped
    Strong policies create a safer environment
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  • 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?
    Summer homework reinforces learning
    Homework should only be during school
    Summer homework is optional
    No one does summer homework
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  • 14. School libraries are essential for learning, says a librarian. A student thinks, Everything is online we don't need libraries. What's a good rebuttal?
    Online resources are enough
    Libraries offer more than just books
    Everyone has internet access
    Libraries are outdated
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  • 15. Participating in school sports teaches teamwork, a coach claims. A student disagrees, Not everyone likes sports. What's a good rebuttal?
    Sports should be optional
    Sports offer lessons beyond the game
    Sports are for athletes only
    Teamwork can't be taught
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