Counter Argument/Claim

Counter Argument/Claim

Counter Argument: What is it?

• the author brings up an opposing opinion and then presents a refutation that attempts to disprove the opposing opinion

• A counter argument can strengthen an author’s argument by showing that the author has considered alternatives and has tested his or her position against a different viewpoint.

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Multiple Choice

Identify the opposing viewpoint in the following statement: 'Some people believe that technology has made our lives easier, while others argue that it has made us more dependent and less capable of critical thinking.'

• Technology has had no impact on our ability to think critically.

• Technology has made us more dependent and less capable of critical thinking.

• Technology has made us more independent and better at critical thinking.

• Technology has made us less dependent and more capable of critical thinking.

Some common words or phrases are:
One might object... Some may claim… Some will argue... Those on the other side of the issue say… While it is true...Research shows...

Common Phrases

So, let's dig a little deeper, if we know what phrases start a counter argument,
what phrases would start the refute:

|Refute: prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.

Claim: "Students should have longer school days to enhance learning and academic performance."
Counter Claim: Some will argue that having a longer school days will lead to burnout.
Refute: __________ the key is not to have longer days, but to have more quality instruction.

Some common words or phrases to start a refute are:

• However,

• On the contrary,

• Nevertheless,

• In contrast,

• On the other hand,

• While it may seem that...

• Although some believe...

Common Phrases

Open Ended

What are some claims or arguments that you could make?

Example: The school day should start at a later time.

Open Ended

What are some counter arguments that you could make against your argument?

Example: "Starting school later would make other things start later like: after-school activities, sports, and family time. This could lead to students staying up later, losing valuable sleep time."

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