V. Counterclaim
Begin with a counterclaim. Add your rebuttal.
While some may argue that students should be rewarded for their good grades by organizations, on the contrary, I believe that rewarding students solely based on their academic performance can have detrimental effects.
Supporting Details:
What evidence (facts, quotes, statistics) will you include showing the counterclaim is wrong? Be sure to cite!
What reasoning will you include?
Evidence → Studies done by ________ show ______________.
Reasoning (explain and elaborate)
Reasoning (explain and elaborate)
For Should you be Rewarded for Good Grades? by Scholastic
Counterclaim: Some people argue that students should be rewarded for their good grades by organizations.
Rebuttal: However, rewarding students solely based on their academic performance can have detrimental effects.
Evidence: Studies done by Alfie Kohn, an educational researcher, show that extrinsic rewards, such as money or prizes, can actually undermine intrinsic motivation and hinder long-term intrinsic motivation and learning (Kohn, 1993).
Reasoning: When students are rewarded for good grades, they may become more focused on the reward itself rather than the joy of learning or the intrinsic satisfaction of achieving academic success. This external motivation can overshadow their internal drive to learn, leading to a shallow understanding of the subject matter and a decreased desire to engage in future learning.
Additionally, rewarding students for good grades can create a competitive environment that fosters negative comparison and unhealthy competition among peers. This can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and a focus on extrinsic rewards rather than personal growth or the love of learning.
Furthermore, by solely rewarding academic performance, other important aspects of a student's development, such as interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and character development, may be neglected. Students need to develop a holistic set of skills to succeed in life, and placing undue emphasis on grades alone can hinder their overall growth and well-being.
In conclusion, while the idea of rewarding students for good grades may seem beneficial at first glance, it is important to consider the potential negative consequences. Instead, we should focus on fostering intrinsic motivation, personal growth, and a love of learning, which will have more significant and enduring effects on a student's academic success and overall well-being.