Which one is the claim (argument), reason, counterargument and rebuttal?
Online learning is better than traditional classes.
It allows students to study anytime and anywhere.
Some students find it difficult to focus online.
Even so, recorded lectures let students review lessons when needed.
Claim: Online learning is better than traditional classes.
Reason: It allows students to study anytime and anywhere.
Counterargument: Some students find it difficult to focus online.
Rebuttal: Even so, recorded lectures let students review lessons when needed.
Jobs can distract students from their studies.
Working teaches responsibility and time management.
With proper balance, students can manage both work and study.
University students should have part-time jobs.
Claim: University students should have part-time jobs.
Reason: Working teaches responsibility and time management.
Counterargument: Jobs can distract students from their studies.
Rebuttal: With proper balance, students can manage both work and study.
Claim: Artificial intelligence will change most future jobs.
Reason: It can perform tasks faster and more accurately than humans.
Counterargument: __________________________
Rebuttal: Even so, new types of jobs will be created alongside AI.
AI will eliminate many jobs and increase unemployment.
Claim: Printed newspapers will eventually disappear.
Reason: Most people now get news online.
Counterargument: __________________________
Rebuttal: Even loyal readers cannot stop digital media from becoming dominant.
Many people still prefer reading physical newspapers.
Assignments should be reduced.
Students are already tired after a long school day.
Assignments help students practice what they learn.
Practice can still happen through class activities instead.
Claim: Assignments should be reduced.
Reason: Students are already tired after a long school day.
Counterargument: Assignments help students practice what they learn.
Rebuttal: Practice can still happen through class activities instead.
Fair assessment is more important than convenience.
Exams are faster and easier to grade.
Projects measure real understanding better than memorization.
Final exams should be replaced by projects.
Claim: Final exams should be replaced by projects.
Reason: Projects measure real understanding better than memorization.
Counterargument: Exams are faster and easier to grade.
Rebuttal: Fair assessment is more important than convenience.
Claim: Governments should enforce stricter environmental laws.
Reason: Climate change is causing serious damage to ecosystems.
Counterargument: Stricter laws may harm economic growth.
Rebuttal: __________________________
Economic growth is meaningless if the environment is destroyed.
Claim: Some online content should be censored.
Reason: Harmful material can negatively affect young users.
Counterargument: Censorship limits freedom of expression.
Rebuttal: __________________________
Protection from harm is more important than absolute freedom.
It helps people stay connected with others.
Connection is helpful, but mental health damage is more serious.
Social media does more harm than good.
It increases anxiety and unhealthy comparison.
Claim: Social media does more harm than good.
Reason: It increases anxiety and unhealthy comparison.
Counterargument: It helps people stay connected with others.
Rebuttal: Connection is helpful, but mental health damage is more serious.
Technology can distract students.
With clear rules, technology can be controlled and used effectively.
Technology should be used more in classrooms.
It makes learning more interactive and engaging.
Claim: Technology should be used more in classrooms.
Reason: It makes learning more interactive and engaging.
Counterargument: Technology can distract students.
Rebuttal: With clear rules, technology can be controlled and used effectively.
Claim: Volunteering should be a graduation requirement.
Reason: It builds responsibility and social awareness.
Counterargument: __________________________
Rebuttal: However, students must find time for it.
Not all students have time for unpaid work.
Claim: Surveillance cameras should be installed in public spaces.
Reason: They help reduce crime and improve safety.
Counterargument: __________________________
Rebuttal: Public safety should take precedence over absolute privacy.
They invade people’s privacy and personal freedom.
Those cases are rare compared to the majority who benefit from education.
Many successful people never went to university.
It provides specialized knowledge and skills.
University education is necessary for success.
Claim: University education is necessary for success.
Reason: It provides specialized knowledge and skills.
Counterargument: Many successful people never went to university.
Rebuttal: Those cases are rare compared to the majority who benefit from education.
Students should read more physical books.
Reading books improves concentration and imagination.
Digital reading is more convenient and cheaper.
Convenience should not replace deep focus and comprehension.
Claim: Students should read more physical books.
Reason: Reading books improves concentration and imagination.
Counterargument: Digital reading is more convenient and cheaper.
Rebuttal: Convenience should not replace deep focus and comprehension.
Claim: Public transportation should be free in major cities.
Reason: It would reduce traffic and pollution.
Counterargument: __________________________
Rebuttal: Long-term environmental benefits outweigh the financial cost.
Free transportation would be too expensive for the government.
Claim: University students should study abroad at least once.
Reason: It exposes them to new cultures and ways of thinking.
Counterargument: Studying abroad is expensive and not affordable for all.
Rebuttal: __________________________
Scholarships and exchange programs can help reduce the cost.
Self-expression can still happen through behavior and achievements.
Uniforms limit students’ self-expression.
Uniforms reduce bullying based on clothing.
Students should wear school uniforms.
Claim: Students should wear school uniforms.
Reason: Uniforms reduce bullying based on clothing.
Counterargument: Uniforms limit students’ self-expression.
Rebuttal: Self-expression can still happen through behavior and achievements.
Early morning classes should be canceled.
Most students are not mentally active early in the morning.
Early classes prepare students for real work schedules.
Learning quality matters more than training students to wake up early.
Claim: Early morning classes should be canceled.
Reason: Most students are not mentally active early in the morning.
Counterargument: Early classes prepare students for real work schedules.
Rebuttal: Learning quality matters more than training students to wake up early.
Claim: University attendance should not be compulsory for success.
Reason: Many skills can now be learned online.
Counterargument: __________________________
Rebuttal: Alternative learning paths can still lead to strong careers.
Universities provide discipline, networking, and structured learning.
Claim: Fast food restaurants should be limited near schools.
Reason: They encourage unhealthy eating habits among students.
Counterargument: __________________________
Rebuttal: Access to unhealthy food should not be prioritized over student health.
Students should be free to choose what they eat.