Question

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 li

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@gabbyalicorn

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What is the question?

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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.

Answer 4

So, do you know what a counterclaim is?

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nope

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Okay, no worries!

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but can you just tell me the answer my mom and dad is getting really really mad

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A counterclaim is:

A claim pled against a plaintiff by a defendant, either in opposition to the relief sought or as an independent cause of action against the plaintiff. intransitive verb.

So, basically in a nutshell it opposes the other side.

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Counterclaim is what your opponent says like you say "Phones are dangerous" and your opponent counterclaim would be "Phones can be a help to society"

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Here at Open Study, we do not give out direct answers. It breaks the Code of Conduct.

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So, now you know what a counterclaim is.

Do you have a guess on what the answer is?

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please there getting really mad

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Like she said we aren't allowed to and maybe you should just study some more :)

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If I were to give you the answer. You wouldn't learning anything. Also, I would be getting my own self in trouble.

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C

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please help

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@ILovePuppiesLol

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please help please