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@Kate_Kat

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post the questions

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows. Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting. How does the author handle the counterclaim? The author chooses to concede the point and offers no rebuttal. The author offers an opinion discounting the counterclaim. The author ignores the counterclaim and avoids responding. The author supplies a rebuttal that quotes more current research.

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

The following excerpt from an argument features a counterclaim and a rebuttal. Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows: Some may argue that television can have a good influence on teenagers. They say educational broadcasts, travel documentaries, and news programs help students learn about the world. Anyone who believes this is obviously clueless when it comes to teen viewing habits. Teenagers don't watch those kinds of shows. They watch cartoons, reality shows, and movies. Which of the following is true about this excerpt? It addresses the opposition respectfully but does not use researched facts to refute the counterclaim. It presents researched evidence to refute a counterclaim but does not treat the opposition respectfully. It refutes the counterclaim ineffectively because it offers opinions and uses a disrespectful tone. It uses a respectful tone and offers researched evidence to effectively refute the counterclaim.

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows: Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting. Based on this excerpt, what is most likely the original claim the author made in this argument? Cell phones are awesome for many cool reasons. Cell phones are a major cause of distraction. Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom. Cell phones should not be allowed in the classroom.

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ok lets do the first one

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

okk

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

what do u think the answer is on the first question?

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

ihni

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

what?

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ihni?

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

lol that means ( i have no idea)

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

oh ok lol

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

:)

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

take your best guess, i want to hear it

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

kk

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

so what do u think it is

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

i think its c

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ok

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

thats wrong because the author give proof to why cell phones can be useful

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

onc

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

onc?

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

lol that means (oh no crap)

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

it gos by the first letter :)

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

oh ok

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

well i think itt is D

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

k brb

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

ok back now two

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

im still reading hold on

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

go ahead and say what u think the answers r on 2 and 3

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

kk

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

brb

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

kk

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

for two c and 3 a

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

i think on 2 its actually B

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

oh ook

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

and i think for 3 its actually C

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

ok

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

hope i helped

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

dont forget to close the question

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

can you help for more?

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

@Kate_Kat

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

@MissSmartiez can you help

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ok

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

i will help

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

An effective argumentative essay expresses a brief, negative opinion about an opposing perspective ignores all opposing perspectives and focuses on only one side of an issue introduces an opposing view, then refutes it logically and respectfully spends an equal amount of time and space discussing opposing views

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

...

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

umm

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

lol im already helping with an eassy

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ok i will try to help

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

b?

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

?

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

i think u have to write an essay

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

no thisis a q

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ohhh

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

lol sorry

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

why do u think its B

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

ha i think it is b becuse idk lol i just think it is

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

:/ *face palm

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

C

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

It is two sided.

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

yeah C

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

ok ty (care for two more?

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

Introduces a topic, then contrasts it with another..

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

i just didn't want to give direct answers

OpenStudy (misssmartiez):

sure, hold on, checking the other answers..

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

Which statement is true about an effective counterclaim? It strengthens your argument. It strengthens your opponent's argument. It is presented in an introduction. It is based on opinion rather than research.

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

A or B im not sure

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

@glitterychan

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

this guy will help if your not sure

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

i honistly think A

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

ook Read the following excerpt from an argumentative essay. Answer the question that follows. Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting. What is the counterclaim the author introduces to the argument? Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom. Cell phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom.

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

kate?

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

@Kate_Kat

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

umm

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

i think D

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

i mean C

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

ok ty that all for now :)

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ok happy to help :)

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

oh wait noi have more if you wantt?

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

ok

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

i will open new q

OpenStudy (kate_kat):

sorry if im a little slow im also helping with someones essay

OpenStudy (wertyuo):

its ok

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