HELP!
Critics might say that smart phones in the classroom cause too many distractions. A 2009 article in Education Magazine made just such a claim. Although cell phones can certainly cause distractions, current research suggests that teachers and students are putting phones to better use. A 2013 Educator Insider poll reveals that 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom setting. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom. The poll lists Internet access, spell checks, and collaboration as three key uses of smart phones in an educational setting.

What is the counterclaim the author introduces to the argument?

A. Cell phones should be allowed in the classroom.

B. Cell phones in the classroom cause too many distractions.

C. Students without phones are actually at a disadvantage in the classroom.

D. 67% of high school instructors now encourage students to use phones in the classroom.

I'm not sure with this question. Check my answer explanations to see which you think is correct. My guess is D, definitly not B, A and C is on the line. CHECK MY EXPLANATION, I may not be correct. This is up to you!

Explanation:

A. Though the author is trying to convince people that cell phones should be allowed in classrooms, this isn't much of a counterclaim because it does not state a fact clearly.

B. This is definitly incorrect because the author is trying to get people to ALLOW phones in classrooms. SO, he/she should not use this as a counterclaim because this would let the other side win.

C. This could be a counterclaim because it can be a not yet proved fact. This also supports the authors main idea.

D. This is the best answer choice, this is not only a fact, but it is a statistic. This means that more than HALF of the high school instructors believe cell phones should be used.

GOOD LUCK! Remeber I'm only a 6th grader!