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A student is writing an argument essay based on this claim:

Our school should add a new video gaming club to its after-school activities.

Which counterargument should the student address in the essay?

Responses

Video games offer students opportunities to work together as a team.
Video games offer students opportunities to work together as a team.

Some high schools now offer video game clubs and compete against other schools.
Some high schools now offer video game clubs and compete against other schools.

Video games can be hard on your eyes and take time away from physical exercise.
Video games can be hard on your eyes and take time away from physical exercise.

Playing video games helps kids keep up with the technological advances of systems and games.

1 answer

The student should address the counterargument: "Video games can be hard on your eyes and take time away from physical exercise."

This counterargument presents a concern about the potential negative effects of video gaming, which is important to address in an argumentative essay. By acknowledging and responding to this concern, the student can strengthen their overall argument for adding a video gaming club by discussing how the club could incorporate healthy gaming habits and balance with physical activities.