Question

Which of the following pieces of evidence would best support an argument in favor of a longer school week?

A poll of student opinions in the school newspaper

A report from Department of Education describing research findings

An online petition requesting more hours in school signed by teachers

An editorial written by a parent explaining the benefits of more time in school


What is the starting point for an argument?

Claim

Counterclaim

Evidence

Interpretation


A counter claim

starts an argument

disagrees with a position

agrees with the evidence

ends a discussion

Answer 1

no one should be in favor of a longer school week

Answer 2

I think 2 is counterclaim and 3 is disagrees with a position