Guyss plzzz hurry Directions: Determine which statements are claims and which statements are counterclaims for the given argument. Then, choose the best counterclaim statement and complete the sentence frame. In the boxes beside the statements, write “c” for claims, and write “cc” for counterclaims.

Argument: Participation trophies do more harm than good.

boost self-confidence should not replace coach feedback
don’t recognize and reward the right goals acknowledge hard word
keep kids engaged and wanting to play eliminate lessons learned from losing
take away motivation to improve look good on bedroom shelves

Counterclaim & Rebuttal:
On the other hand, (state the counterclaim)

but, I argue (argue your claim)


Argument: Students should be required to take summer school.
Summer School…
costs money that could be spent elsewhere restricts kids from being able to recharge
improves and advances academic skills may not offer regular bus transportation
provides a break from a more structured year allows for more personalized relationships
keeps kids occupied and out of trouble is more difficult than expected

Counterclaim & Rebuttal:
On the other hand, (state the counterclaim)

but, I argue (argue your claim)

Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)