Argument Claim, Counterclaim and Rebuttal Review

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What is an argument claim?

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An argument claim is a statement that asserts a position or belief that can be supported with evidence.

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What is evidence in an argument?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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What makes a claim a 'good claim'?

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A good claim is clear, specific, and can be supported by strong evidence.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is a statement that opposes or disagrees with the original claim.

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What is the purpose of a rebuttal?

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A rebuttal is used to refute or counter the counterclaim, reinforcing the original claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the support that backs up that assertion.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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Can a claim be proven true?

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Claims can be supported with evidence but may not be definitively proven true.

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What is an example of a bad claim?

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A bad claim is vague or overly broad, such as 'Everyone thinks this way' without evidence.

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How can you identify a counterclaim in an argument?

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A counterclaim can be identified as a statement that presents an opposing viewpoint to the main claim.

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What role does evidence play in strengthening a claim?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to make a claim more convincing and credible.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1