Claim and Counterclaim Review

Identify the claim in the following statement: 'School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.'

• School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.

• School uniforms should only be mandatory for teachers.

Identify the claim in the following statement: 'Social media has a negative impact on mental health.'

• Social media has no impact on mental health.

• Social media has a negative impact on mental health.

Identify the claim in the following statement: 'Climate change is a result of human activities.'

• Climate change is a result of magic.

• Climate change is a result of human activities.

Identify the claim in the following statement: 'Homework should be banned in schools.'

• Homework should be banned in schools.

• Teachers should assign more homework to students.

Identify the claim in the following statement: 'Video games promote violence in youth.'

• Video games promote violence in youth.

• Video games have no impact on youth behavior.

Present a counterclaim for the statement: 'School uniforms should be mandatory for all students.'

• Students should have the freedom to express their individuality through their clothing choices.

• Uniforms may not be comfortable for all students

Present a counterclaim for the statement: 'Social media has a negative impact on mental health.'

• Social media only exacerbates mental health issues

• Social media can also provide a sense of community and support, and access to mental health resources and information.

Present a counterclaim for the statement: 'Climate change is a result of human activities.'

• Climate change may also be influenced by natural factors such as volcanic eruptions and solar radiation.

• The idea that natural factors contribute to climate change is a myth and not based on scientific research.

Present a counterclaim for the statement: 'Homework should be banned in schools.'

• Homework is a waste of time and causes unnecessary stress for students.

• Homework provides additional practice and reinforcement of learning.

Present a counterclaim for the statement: 'Video games promote violence in youth.'

• Video games are the leading cause of violence in youth.

• There is no conclusive evidence to support the claim that video games promote violence in youth.