Question

Consider this claim:

Limits should be placed on the amount of time teenagers spend texting because they are losing the ability to communicate face-to-face. Use the 5-step process to write a counterclaim.

Complete the following sentence: The claim states that …
Cross out "The claim states that." What remains is your clearly stated position.
Complete the following sentence: Some may disagree because …
Cross out "Some may disagree because." What remains is your purpose for writing.
Combine these two thoughts; this is your claim and your counterclaim.