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Use the claims about banning plastic bags to complete the activity.

Claim 1

What do you think about when you toss a plastic bag into the garbage? If you’re like most people, then you probably do not think about much at all. We don’t think about the fact that plastic bags take centuries to decay. We do not think about how many bags end up in lakes, rivers, and oceans, harming wildlife and even causing death. However, we should think about all this. Better yet, we should do something about it: ban the use of plastic bags. If this happens, then we will all feel better knowing that we are not contributing to pollution and harming wildlife. And besides, plastic bags are not a necessity. Paper bags are an alternative, and so are reusable cloth bags.


Claim 2

It seems like we are drowning in plastic bags, but before you decide to ban them, you should remember some of the reasons companies started using plastic back in the 1970s. Before there was plastic, there was paper and cardboard, which are made from trees. So, switching from paper to plastic saved some trees. Plastic also saved people money because it kept food fresher for longer. Also, it is lighter than cardboard or glass, so it was cheaper to ship things wrapped in plastic. Plus, plastic is safer than glass, which tends to break. So, yes, we should be using less plastic, but it does not make sense to ban it until we find a better solution.


Which paragraph provides more sound arguments? Why or why not? Write 3-5 sentences supporting your answer.(4 points)

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Answer

Claim 1 gives more arguments with points backing the arguments. Claim 1 states that we should ban plastic and use paper or cloth bags, Claim 2 says that we shouldn't ban them until we find a better solution as paper comes from trees, however cloth does not and Claim 2 gives no argument on the subject. Claim 2 claims we shouldn't use cardboard or glass because plastic is lighter and safer however Claim 1 gives other options that are just as safe such as the cloth bags mentioned before.