Counter-argument Review/Practice

What is a counter-argument?

• An argument that supports your thesis

• An opposing argument

• When you directly respond to your opponent's argument and explain why it is wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Argument: "We should have school on Saturdays."

What would be a possible counter-argument?

• Students will have an extra day of instruction.

• Some people say that we should not have school on Saturdays because students need the weekend to rest their brains.

• While some people argue that students may need a day to "rest their brains," the extra day will actually give them an extra opportunity to master skills they are learning.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Counter-argument: "School uniforms cut down on bullying."

What would be the author's argument?

• Students should be allowed to wear whatever they want to school.

• School uniforms save students and parents money throughout the school year.

• Schools should require uniforms.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Which transitional phrase tells the reader that the author is conceding the counter-argument?

• But

• However

• Admittedly

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C