Question

counter argument card sort
raise minimum wage
match the sentences to the parts of argument
claim
concession
refutation
rebuttal
the u.s. should raise the minimum wage
higher wages could increase business costs.
but most small businesses benefit when workers can spend more
raising wages helps workers meet basic living standards.

Explanation:

• Claim: The core position being argued for, which is the U.S. raising the minimum wage.
• Concession: A point that acknowledges an opposing concern, here higher wages increasing business costs.
• Refutation: A counterpoint to the concession, explaining why the concern is outweighed, which is small businesses benefiting from increased worker spending.
• Rebuttal: A point that reinforces the original claim's benefit, here wages helping workers meet living standards.

Answer:

claim → The U.S. should raise the minimum wage
concession → Higher wages could increase business costs.
refutation → but most small businesses benefit when workers can spend more
rebuttal → Raising wages helps workers meet basic living standards.