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. Complete the following sentence: The claim states that … Cross out "The claim states that." What remains is your clearly stated position. Complete the following sentence: Some may disagree because … Cross out "Some may disagree because." What remains is your purpose for writing. Combine these two thoughts; this is your claim and your counterclaim