Answer:
The statement he should include to best anticipate and respond to a counterclaim is:
C. While the school board may be concerned that an after-school computer lab would be too costly, the school could save money by asking local college students to work as volunteer tutors.
Explanation:
Martell's claim is that the school should open an after-school lab so that students can use the computers to finish homework and projects that are computer based.<u> A counterclaim to that will be a statement that presents a reason why creating the lab may be a bad idea. The counterclaim has to make sense, as well as Martell's response to it (the solution he offers to the counterclaim).</u>
In letter A, the counterclaim is weak. It does not present a reason against the lab; it simply states there are people who disagree with it. We can eliminate this option.
Letter B does present a reason, but the problem is the response. It is subjective, personal. Martell would be basically attacking anyone who disagrees with him. Thus, we can also eliminate this option.
Letter C is the best option. It does present a reason - the lab could cost a lot of money - and a solution - finding volunteers to work in in. This is the choice Martell should make.
Letter D presents a response that has nothing to do with the counterclaim itself. It is also incorrect.
