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Writing a Persuasive E-mail

Question 1 • PARTA - EVP: PGCPS ENGLISH 12 OC (FALL2026) 791113

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.

Answer
A
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
F
a rebuttal that rejects the counterclaim

Explanation

The claim argues that cell phones should be allowed, so the e-mail should give relevant support, such as statistics about their benefits and reasons they can help students learn (C and D). A strong argument should also address the opposing view that phones should be banned, then rebut that counterclaim (B and F). A description of the student body or an unrelated story about a house phone does not directly support the claim.

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