Identify the Rebuttal
Schools should require students to wear uniforms.
Some argue that uniforms limit students’ ability to express themselves.
What year did the animated film Wreck it Ralph come to theaters?
What is 2012?
Some people think school rules are unfair.
What is vague? It doesn’t specify which rules or why they are unfair.
Some people suggest that we shouldn't allow students to have soda in vending machines, but that is simply a bad idea for too many reasons. Having soda in vending machines is common across the United States. That same argument should hold true to kids. People should be able to drink whatever they want.
What is unfair? It dismisses the counterargument by already disproving in the topic sentence.
What needs to be addressed in the intro besides the hook and thesis?
Address the dilemma
Homework is essential for student learning.
Some people believe that too much homework causes stress and burnout.
Prompt: Some say that school should start later to help students get more sleep.
Rebuttal: That’s dumb because kids just need to go to bed earlier.
While some argue for later start times, research shows that teenagers' naturally stay up later, so an early start time leads to sleep deprivation.
Some argue that dress codes are unfair because they target female students more than males.
What is focused? It addresses a specific rule and a specific reason for opposition.
Other people argue that video games make kids violent. While some studies suggest a link, between games including Call of Duty and Assassins Creed, most research shows no direct connection between video games and real-life aggression. The connection between these games and emotions is too abstract to measure. There are far too many uncontrollable factors in a persons life that can influence their behavior aside from video games.
What is fair? It acknowledges the argument and counters it with evidence.
ACT writing gives students how many minutes to write?
What is 40 minutes?
Cell phones should be banned in schools.
Others say that cell phones can be useful for research and emergency situations.
Prompt: Some believe that junk food should be banned in schools to promote healthy eating.
Rebuttal: People should just eat what they want.
Although banning junk food may seem beneficial, teaching students about nutrition and balance is a more effective long-term solution.
Some say technology is bad.
What is vague? "Bad" is too broad; what part of technology is harmful?
People on the opposing side suggest that students should not have to do group projects because some people don’t contribute. This doesn't hold true though because group projects are great because they help students learn teamwork, and lazy students should just try harder.
What is unfair? It oversimplifies the concern and ignores the real frustrations. Like students getting uneven workloads.
Body Paragraph 3?
What is addressing the counter argument?
College should be free for all students.
Critics argue that making college free would be too expensive for taxpayers.
Prompt: Some people think college athletes should be paid.
Rebuttal: That’s a bad idea because they already get scholarships.
While scholarships do help athletes with education costs, they do not cover all expenses, and the schools profit significantly from their efforts.
Critics of social media argue that it contributes to increased anxiety in teenagers by creating unrealistic expectations of beauty and success.
What is focused? It identifies a clear issue (anxiety) and explains why.
The argument still remains from others that standardized tests are the best way to measure student ability. This simply can't be true because standardized tests do not measure intelligence. They are a tool utilized to measure a set number of skills in an allotted amount of time. They can not gather the holistic abilities of all students. I am bad at standardized testing, but I am a smart student with good grades, so this idea is quiet obviously a misconception by people who don't understand that everyone learns differently.
What is unfair? Puts too much emotion into the argument. Remind ourselves that we must remain objective in our writing.
What is Mr. Mogul's favorite Sabrina Carpenter song?
What is Espresso?
Social media has a positive impact on teenagers.
Some claim that social media causes anxiety and negatively affects self-esteem.
Prompt: Many believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will replace human jobs.
Rebuttal: AI won’t take jobs because people will always be smarter.
Although AI may automate some jobs, it also creates new career opportunities and enhances productivity in ways that benefit the economy.
Many believe college is too expensive, especially considering rising student loan debt and the struggle for graduates to find well-paying jobs.
What is focused? It targets a clear financial concern and supports it with specific points.
Having to write a paper in 40 minutes?
What is unfair, but you are all not only going to survive but THRIVE!
How old is Monroe?
What is 5 months as of today?