Introduce and Acknowledge Opposing Claims Practice Test

A student writes an argument about banning phones during class. Here is the structure:

• Introduction: claim + brief context
• Body Paragraph 1: Reason—phones distract learning; Evidence—teacher observations and missed assignments
• Body Paragraph 2: Reason—phones increase cheating; Evidence—examples of messaging answers
• Body Paragraph 3: Reason—phones can still be used at lunch; Evidence—policy details
• Counterargument paragraph: acknowledges emergencies; proposes school office contact system
• Conclusion: restates claim + call to action

What is the best assessment of the organization?

A student is writing about starting a recycling program at school. Read the introduction:

“Our school should start a recycling program. Some people think we should focus on reducing waste instead of recycling, but recycling is a realistic first step because it can be set up quickly and teaches students better habits.”

Which statement best describes the alternate viewpoint the writer acknowledges?