Counterclaim/Rebuttal Sub Plan

Counterclaim/Rebuttal Sub Plan

by Ms. Adams

Open Ended

What do you think a counterclaim is?

Open Ended

What are some reasons the person who takes care of you might give for why you can't go?

Open Ended

What is the definition of "rebuttal" in your own words?

Multiple Choice

Which is a valid counterclaim for the following claim:

College athletes should be paid.

• Some might argue that college athletes may face injury and ruin their career in college.

• Some might argue that athletes bring major revenue to the college and deserve their share.

• Some might argue that college athletes may not pay attention to their education if they are paid.

Multiple Choice

Which is a valid rebuttal for the following counterclaim:

Some might argue that college athletes won't pay attention to their studies if they are paid.

• Although that may be true in some cases, money management is personal and not a reason to not compensate someone.

• In other words college athletes can't be trusted with money.

• Additionally, they may flunk out of school.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a transition you could use to introduce a counterclaim?

• That is incorrect because,

• Some might argue,

• A popular opposing viewpoint is,

• One viewpoint is,

Open Ended

Write a counterclaim and rebuttal for the following claim:

**School lunches should be healthier and not include junk food.

Open Ended

Write a counterclaim and rebuttal for the following claim:

**It should be mandatory that all children play a sport.