Question

question 10 of 10
claim: the school day should be extended by one hour to increase instructional time for students.
counterclaim: students who have jobs would be severely affected by an extended school day.
which example addresses this counterclaim in a civil way?
a. i dont understand people who are concerned about students after - school jobs. dont they want students to get a better education?
b. students work too hard at after - school jobs, and people who think money is more important than education dont care about students.
c. who cares about after - school jobs? students go to school to learn, and they can start working after they graduate from high school.
d. while its true that students with after - school jobs would be affected, more time spent learning would only benefit their future job prospects.

Explanation:

A civil response to a counterclaim acknowledges the validity of the opposing view before presenting a counterpoint. Options A, B, and C dismiss or criticize the counterclaim without acknowledging it, which is uncivil. Option D first accepts that students with jobs would be affected, then connects extended instructional time to their future job benefits, addressing the counterclaim respectfully.

Answer:

D. While it's true that students with after-school jobs would be affected, more time spent learning would only benefit their future job prospects.