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