I.
Imagine that you are a fifth grader and you receive the letter below but you
disagree with it.
February 2, 2018
Dear Fifth Graders,
We will no longer allow any type of sports to be played during recess. It has come to my attention
that fifth graders have been excluding other kids from their games. In addition, many fifth grade
students have been leaving sports equipment in the yard, instead of putting it away at the end of
recess. You might think that this is unfair. But, you will find that there are other activities you can
participate in during recess, like running laps. Sports are hereby banned at our school.
Sincerely,
Your Principal
1. What claim would you make to object to this letter?
2. List two pieces of evidence that support your claim.
3. Underline one piece of evidence from the letter that will present counter argument
4. Write a rebuttal that will weaken or object to that piece of evidence.​