Writing a Persuasive E-mail Answers

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Based on the claim, what should be included in the e-mail to the school principal? Check all that apply.Claim: Cell phones should be allowed in schools because banning them is no longer universally accepted as the best policy.

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a description of the student body population
B
a counterclaim that supports banning cell phones in school
C
statistics that show the benefits of having cell phone access in schools
D
reasons why cell phone access in a classroom can help the learning process
E
a detailed story of how access to a house phone helped in a school situation
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a rebuttal that rejects the counterclaim
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Which statements could be used as evidence for the claim and reason? Check all that apply.

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Students can access discussion boards, forums, and other educational online communities inside and outside the classroom.
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Many educators agree that handheld devices empower students to seek out answers.
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Ming’s school allows students to use their cell phones, so I don’t see why we can’t.
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Not everyone has access to cell phones and handheld electronics, so using them is unfair.
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More people own and use cell phones today than in previous generations.
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Which answer is the best rebuttal to the counterclaim?

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However, it is more important that students are taught to manage their time in spite of the distractions that will always be around them.
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Since cell phones are not going anywhere, too much energy has already been spent on disciplining those who have broken this silly rule.
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Ninety percent of students have reported texting their friends while in class, and this needs to stop immediately.
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Since students bring their cell phones to school anyway, the policy should be formally changed in writing.
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Which would be the most appropriate subject line for the e-mail with this claim?

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YOUR POLICY IS TERRIBLE
B
Cell phones as an educational tool
C
Help! Students are at a disadvantage!
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You should know that . . .

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