Counterarguments

Counterarguments

April 21-22

Synthesis and Argument Rubric - Sophistication Point

This also gives the benefit of an extra body paragraph if you're running out of things to write

Possible ways to address the counterargument

While proponents of universal suffrage may argue that increased voter turnout ensures the people's will is represented in the government, forcing disinterested or uninformed voters to participate in democracy can lead to voters casting their vote simply based on name recognition, effectively making elections less about policy and more of a popularity contest.

Open Ended

In the following excerpt from Antigone, by the classical Greek playwright Sophocles, the wise Teiresias observes: Think: all men make mistakes, But a good man yields when he Knows his course is wrong, And repairs the evil: The only Crime is pride. Take some time to think about the implications of the quotation. Then write a carefully reasoned essay that explores the validity of the assertion, using examples from your reading, observation, or experience to develop your position. 1995

Open Ended

Write an argument for the following statement. +

Ms. Diers should allow all late work for the rest of the year.

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Write a counterargument the following statement. -

Ms. Diers should allow all late work for the rest of the year.