Writing an Argumentative Editorial about Initiating Change — Quiz
Question 7 • Literature and Composition I
Read the sample student claim and counterclaim. Claim: Although many argue that homework plays a vital role in the educational process, the negative aspects of homework far surpass the potential benefits. Counterclaim: Homework helps students develop valuable skills, such as independent learning, needed for college and the workplace. What evidence would most weaken the counterclaim presented here?
Answer
A
It is nearly impossible to know if the completed homework actually belongs to the student or has been copied from another.
B
Countless studies have shown that many students find homework to be boring, tiring, stressful, and frustrating.
C
The time required to grade homework is yet another task that diverts a teacher’s attention from actually teaching.
D
One generally accepted rule of thumb is that students should do ten minutes of homework per night for each grade level.