Question

a student is writing a speech for debate class that affirms students right to wear hats indoors. read the piece of information in each row, then select the section where it fits best. sections opinion statement support counterargument wearing hats indoors is socially acceptable in modern american culture. i strongly affirm the motion that students should be allowed to wear hats in the classroom. some say that hats pose a distraction in our learning environment.

Explanation:

• "Wearing hats indoors is socially acceptable in modern American culture." This is a statement that supports the main argument (students' right to wear hats indoors), so it goes in the "Support" section.
• "I strongly affirm the motion that students should be allowed to wear hats in the classroom." This is the main opinion/stance of the debater, so it goes in the "Opinion statement" section.
• "Some say that hats pose a distraction in our learning environment." This presents an opposing view, so it goes in the "Counterargument" section.

Answer:

• "Wearing hats indoors is socially acceptable in modern American culture." → Support
• "I strongly affirm the motion that students should be allowed to wear hats in the classroom." → Opinion statement
• "Some say that hats pose a distraction in our learning environment." → Counterargument