Consider this claim: Limits should be placed on the amount of time teenagers spend texting because they are losing the ability to communicate face-to-face. Use the 5-step process to write a counterclaim. (10 points) 1. Complete the following sentence: The claim states that ... 2. Cross out "The claim states that." What remains is your clearly stated position. 3. Complete the following sentence: Some may disagree because ... 4. Cross out "Some may disagree because." What remains is your purpose for writing. 5. Combine these two thoughts; this is your claim and your counterclaim.